Ron Rivera made the decision that most people expected him to make today. Jacoby Brissett has been named the starting quarterback for Sunday’s home game against San Francisco 49ers. Brissett has played in the last two games after starter Sam Howell was benched. Howell has been struggling for weeks, but the last two games were his worst as a pro, and the regression has been evident. Howell will now be the #2 QB and watch veteran Brissett run Eric Bieniemy’s offense.
Brissett has been solid in relief the last two weeks.