Mike LaFleur vindicated for sticking with Jacoby Brissett after Cardinals upset

Reese Kunz argues that Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur was proven right in retaining Jacoby Brissett as starting quarterback following an 18-16 upset against the Los Angeles Rams. Arizona entered the Week 6 divisional matchup as 12.5-point underdogs after a blowout loss to the Detroit Lions. Kicker Chad Ryland provided all 18 points for Arizona, while Brissett recorded 218 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and an interception.

The writer notes that Nick Rallis's defense showed major improvement by holding the Rams to 16 points. While Kunz suggests the 2-4 Cardinals will likely turn to rookie Carson Beck later in the season during a difficult schedule, he contends the upset demonstrates the franchise rebuild is progressing under LaFleur's leadership.