Brissett will start third straight game at QB for Cardinals because of Murray’s foot injury
TEMPE Ariz AP Veteran backup Jacoby Brissett will start his third straight event at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night while Kyler Murray continues to recover from a lingering foot injury Coach Jonathan Gannon authenticated on Saturday that Brissett would start on the road against the Dallas Cowboys Murray who has a - career record at AT T Stadium going back to his high school career could still be ongoing and have a role if his foot improves over the next hours Kyler is not going to be ready to start the encounter so Jacoby will start Gannon reported Obviously we feel good about Jacoby I do want to give it the next couple of days to see if Kyler could possibly have a role on challenge day Murray has been listed as limited on this week s practice reports The two-time Pro Bowl selection hasn t played since Oct against the Tennessee Titans A big part of Murray s battle is his scrambling ability which makes a foot injury particularly problematic He s run for nearly yards and touchdowns over his seven-year NFL career Brissett has played well in Murray s place throwing for yards four touchdowns and one interception in two starts The Cardinals - will try to snap a five-game losing streak when they face the Cowboys - - on Monday AP NFL https apnews com hub NFL Source