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Gardner Minshew to start for Cardinals on Saturday

Gardner Minshew will start for the Cardinals against the Cowboys on Saturday

First seen Aug 20, 2026 · 10:32 PM UTC · last updated Aug 20 11:43 PM

Scoring Zone's Take

For draft prep purposes, treat this as background noise. Minshew is not a name to target even as a late-round flier or handcuff unless you're in a very deep dynasty or Superflex league where backup QB insurance matters. If you're drafting Murray, this preseason start doesn't move the needle on his ADP or health status — there's no indication in these reports of an injury or competition battle, just a normal exhibition-game rotation. Don't overreact to preseason quarterback snaps in August; they rarely translate to meaningful regular-season fantasy shifts unless paired with an injury report or depth chart change, neither of which is indicated here.

Action: no add, no drop, no trade consideration warranted. File this under "monitor if you're deep in the Cardinals QB room for handcuff purposes," but otherwise let it pass. Keep your draft board focused on Murray's standard ADP and revisit only if further reporting suggests an actual competition or injury concern at the position.

The Cardinals will have their third starting quarterback in as many preseason games when they face the Cowboys on Saturday.

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