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Michael Wilson is the biggest winner of Cardinals’ switch to Gardner Minshew

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson had the best game of the season with Gardner Minshew II under quarterback.

By Reese Kunz · Raising Zona

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:21 AM

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Raising Zona argues Michael Wilson benefits most from the Cardinals switching to quarterback Gardner Minshew II.
Minshew led the Arizona Cardinals to a 33-30 comeback victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Wilson posted a season-high 111 receiving yards and one touchdown on eight catches.

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Raising Zona argues that wide receiver Michael Wilson is the primary beneficiary of the Arizona Cardinals' decision to switch quarterbacks to Gardner Minshew II. Head coach Mike LaFleur benched Jacoby Brissett for Minshew, sparking a 33-30 comeback win against the Dallas Cowboys. Wilson achieved a season-high 111 receiving yards and scored a touchdown on eight catches during the victory.

The writer believes LaFleur should maintain Minshew as the starter to maximize Wilson's potential alongside tight end Trey McBride. Wilson revealed after the game that he suffered two broken ribs, but the receiver stated he intends to play through the injury moving forward.

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