Jacoby Brissett has started three games this season and in all three, he has thrown for at least 250 yards and two touchdowns. That three-game streak is among the longest in franchise history, tying the longest streak of Kurt Warner (among others) and trailing only 5- and 4-game streaks by Carson Palmer -- both Ring of Honor members.
Bring this up to the now-starting Cardinals QB, and he deflects.
"I was in the league when Carson Palmer was (still) playing," Brissett said, adding that he saw Warner after the Monday night game. "I have a ton of respect for those guys. I don't know if I've been deserving of that (company) so far. I'm just tyring to go out and play good football, which they did a lot of in their career."
But it is those numbers that create a tangible reason why [Brissett is starting for now](https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-jacoby-brissett-named-starting-qb-for-game-against-seahawks), a by-product of both the lingering foot injury of Kyler Murray and the excellent play Brissett has provided the Cardinals. Coach Jonathan Gannon said he made the announcement about Brissett on Tuesday to provide some clarity to his team, and that is meaningful on a short week before a trip to Seattle.
"I think it kind of clears it up for everybody," wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. said. "This is what we've got here and move forward."
Brissett likes knowing as soon as he can – he, like the world, was also told Tuesday – but doesn't have to adjust much, other than his Sunday snaps.
"The cliché answer is you prepare to be like you are a starter, but it's honestly true," Brissett said. "It doesn't change much with my preparation.
"I think I have a greater appreciation to be in this situation. It's not promised. I know that."
The Cardinals just need Brissett to keep the offense on track, with a trip to Seattle this weekend and the hill for the team to climb still steep. Brissett may not end up with the careers of Warner or Palmer, but he can provide what is expected while making sure not to get caught up in the emotion of the moment.
"I still feel young," said Brissett, who turns 33 in December. "I was once young-er, when your emotions do get the best of you. In my later days of my career I've tried to understand you can't ride that wave. You have to find a way to find that balance, and I am still trying to learn it. There are moments in the game when I do get out of my body sometimes and I try to reel it back in."