What happened: Gardner Minshew completed 14 of 16 pass attempts for 101 yards and two touchdowns in his first preseason action for the Arizona Cardinals. The quarterback delivered an accurate and efficient performance.

Why it matters: The outing establishes a rhythm for Minshew in the 2026 preseason schedule. The strong statistical showing follows an earlier sequence where Minshew connected with Brooks in preseason action.

What to watch: Minshew will look to maintain his efficiency in upcoming preseason matchups.