Patriots

The Patriots are set to take on the Cardinals in a Monday night matchup, looking to avoid a third straight loss.

Folk's extra point attempt is good to extend New England's lead to 27-13 with 14:09 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 71 yards on 8 plays, taking 4:45 off the clock. Folk's extra point attempt is good to give the Patriots a 20-13 lead with 5:32 left in the third quarter. The drive went 35 yards on 6 plays, taking :32 off the clock. The Patriots will start their drive at their own 37. The drive went 63 yards on 7 plays, taking 3:54 off the clock. The drive went 56 yards on 6 plays, taking 1:50 off the clock. The Cardinals will start their drive at their own 25. The drive went 75 yards on 8 plays, taking 3:27 off the clock. The drive went 20 yards on 7 plays, taking 2:16 off the clock. The Patriots will start their drive at their own 32. The Patriots will start their drive at their own 25.

On a night in which an injury to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray hung over the game, the Cards simply couldn't keep up with the New England ...

[Trey McBride](https://www.nfl.com/players/trey-mcbride/)) that was broken up by [Jahlani Tavai](https://www.nfl.com/players/jahlani-tavai/)and bought the Patriots just enough time to kick a field goal to end the half. [Josh Uche](https://www.nfl.com/players/josh-uche/)is on fire. Matthew Judon's 1.5 sacks, meanwhile, moved him into a tie with San Francisco's Nick Bosa for the league lead (14.5 sacks). His plus-35 rushing yards over expected are the second-most on a single carry for the Patriots this season. The ball fell into the hands of two-way dynamo [Marcus Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/marcus-jones-2/)for an interception. For a Cardinals team that never fully exited the starting blocks in 2022, this is likely the final blow that should send them to darkness, and it's no fault of backup quarterback [Colt McCoy](https://www.nfl.com/players/colt-mccoy/). [DeVante Parker](https://www.nfl.com/teams/new-england-patriots/roster)to a head injury and defensive back [Jack Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/jack-jones-2/)to a knee ailment early, then watched bulldozing running back [Rhamondre Stevenson](https://www.nfl.com/players/rhamondre-stevenson/)exit with an ankle injury. [Kyler Murray](https://www.nfl.com/players/kyler-murray/)already missed two games due to a hamstring issue this season, and Monday night produced an injury that will likely end his season. That fumble resulted in a [Raekwon McMillan](https://www.nfl.com/players/raekwon-mcmillan/)fumble-return touchdown, putting the Patriots ahead in what was previously a tie game. South Dakota State product [Pierre Strong](https://www.nfl.com/players/pierre-strong/)finally saw the field after spending most of the season on ice and didn't waste much time before making an impact, catching a [Mac Jones](https://www.nfl.com/players/mac-jones/)pass for a 16-yard gain and using his top-flight speed to race around the left end for a 44-yard gain on the ground, setting up a game-tying [Nick Folk](https://www.nfl.com/players/nick-folk/)field goal. [DeAndre Hopkins](https://www.nfl.com/players/deandre-hopkins/)made a couple of crucial mistakes, including an illegal shift that wiped out a 15-yard gain with the Cardinals trailing by 14 points, and a fumble that happened solely because Hopkins didn't tuck the ball away securely when running after the catch. The other failed conversion -- before things got desperate and required Arizona to go for it -- happened because [Marquise Brown](https://www.nfl.com/players/marquise-brown/)dropped a pass downfield.

Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are in desperation mode as they entertain the New England Patriots on Monday night at Glendale, Ariz.

Cardinals: Cornerback Byron Murphy (back), receiver Rondale Moore (groin) and guard Rashaad Coward (chest) will miss the game. Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson Anytime TD (-167 at BetRivers): This player prop has drawn the most tickets and money at the sportsbook. Patriots: Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (concussion) was ruled out Saturday as was cornerback Jalen Mills (groin) and offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (foot). The action was a bit more split at DraftKings, with the Patriots drawing 51 and 54 percent, respectively. Over 44 Total Points (-110 at all three sportsbooks): Both starting quarterbacks have drawn their share of criticism during generally disappointing seasons. Coming off its bye, Arizona has lost two straight games and six of its past eight.

The Patriots are healthier at tackle against a blitz-happy Cardinals defense.

Our best guess on McGrone is that one of the Pats regulars at linebacker is dealing with something making them a game-time decision, so McGrone was elevated as insurance in case that player couldn't play. The Pats secondary will likely have a similar look as it did against the Bills, where the rookie Joneses played a larger role. Fellow practice squad call-up Jamie Collins is active and will appear in his second game of the season. There's also the school of thought that Jones could attack single coverage and fewer defenders in the backend when the Cardinals send pressure by taking shots downfield. On a positive note, the Patriots will have offensive lineman Trent Brown (illness) and Yodny Cajuste (calf/back). The Patriots have their ideal starting five along the O-Line, but Jones needs another quick outlet to beat the blitz without Meyers.

It hasn't been an easy road, but the New England Patriots find themselves in playoff contention with five games left to play in the regular season.

New England enters the game having lost its past two games — against the Vikings and Bills — and currently sit at 6-6 and in last place in the AFC East. The ...

... The Patriots are 26-4 when McCourty has a pick in a regular- season game. ... WR DeAndre Hopkins has caught 49 passes in his six games since returning from a six-game suspension, which is the second most in the league since Week 7. ... Patriots QB Mac Jones has a streak of 156 consecutive passes without an interception, the longest active streak in the NFL. ... WR Marquise Brown has caught six TD passes in five appearances on “Monday Night Football.” The only active players with more TD catches on MNF are Stefon Diggs and Travis Kelce. ... Arizona has had 77 players appear in at least one game this season, which leads the NFL. KEY MATCHUP: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has his two top receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown together on the field for just the second time this season. It is the second time this season the Patriots will face a head coach who is a former player of the team after losing to Kevin O’Connell and Minnesota on Thanksgiving. The veteran already has 6 1/2 sacks this season, which is more than the six sacks he had during the previous two seasons combined. ... Patriots coach Bill Belichick (22-14) is third all time in wins by a head coach in Monday night games. The team record is six games with at least two sacks by Andre Tippett in 1984. Watt has turned back the clock a bit this season. Judon has three games this season with at least two sacks.

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[Deandre Hopkins](/nfl/players/1737078/deandre-hopkins/) had 87 receiving yards and his third receiving touchdown of the season in the Week 12 loss to the [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/). Cardinals](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/game-forecast/NFL_20221212_NE@ARI/) on MNF. You can [head to SportsLine to see the picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/patriots-vs-cardinals-line-picks-advanced-computer-nfl-model-releases-selections-for-monday-night-football-matchup/?ttag=SL22_agg_cbssports_nfl_patriotscardinalsmnfmodel). Here are the [NFL lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds) and trends for Cardinals vs. [Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Cardinals vs. He has five receiving touchdowns in five career MNF games and will be looking for his fourth game in a row on Monday Night Football with a touchdown catch. Since 2013, he leads the NFL in receptions (838) and ranks second in receiving yards (11,155). - Patriots vs. [Josh Uche](/nfl/players/2260670/josh-uche/) had career-high seven tackles, two sacks and his first-career forced fumble in Week 13. The model enters Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season on an incredible 156-112 run on top-rated [NFL picks](/nfl/picks/experts/) that dates back to the 2017 season. Patriots wide receiver [Jakobi Meyers](/nfl/players/2183835/jakobi-meyers/) (concussion) and Cardinals receiver [Rondale Moore](/nfl/players/2968526/rondale-moore/) (groin) are both inactive. New England is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Patriots vs.

Rhamondre Stevenson suffered an ankle injury in the New England Patriots' tilt against the Arizona Cardinals and was ruled out in the second half.

[Damien Harris](/players/damien-harris/) and wide receiver [Jakobi Meyers](/players/jakobi-meyers/) and subsequently lost Stevenson and wide receiver [DeVante Parker](/players/devante-parker/) (concussion), making the road ahead all the more arduous for an offense ranked 24th in the league. On Monday, Stevenson had five touches for just 10 yards. He later walked to the locker room on his own power ahead of halftime and his night was over not long after that.

Arizona lost quarterback Kyler Murray on their third play of the game but backup Colt McCoy was up to the task early on, moving the ball down the field and ...

The Patriots get back their winning season record with the victory, breaking their two-game losing streak and improving to 7-6 on the 2022 campaign. It capped off a run of 13-straight points for the Patriots as they climbed out of a deficit for one of the few times this season. First, Matthew Judon got a stop in the backfield on third down, forcing the Cardinals to go for it on 4th-and-1. It looked like the Cardinals were about to build on their 13-7 lead until an excellent two-play sequence by the Patriots defense got them off the field for the first time in three possessions. The Cardinals weren't the only ones to see their gameplan turned on its head, as New England saw a multitude of injuries hit in the first half, starting with cornerback Jack Jones (knee) and then followed by wide receiver DeVante Parker (head) and running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle). As expected, the veteran got the ball out quick and was able to complete a number of passes to show some early promise.

Cardinals backup Colt McCoy played most of the game after Kyler Murray was carted off the field three plays into the game.

They were the only healthy running backs on the game-day roster with [Damien Harris](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3925347/damien-harris) (thigh) a pregame scratch. [Rhamondre Stevenson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4569173/rhamondre-stevenson), who left because of an ankle injury in the first half, the Patriots had no choice but to turn to rookies [Kevin Harris](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4570674/kevin-harris) and [Pierre Strong Jr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4249836/pierre-strong-jr). It left Murray on the ground with a non-contact knee injury that could change the direction of Murray's career depending on how he can come back from the injury. The recently acquired Anderson had two catches for 13 yards in his first six games with the Cardinals but finished Monday with three catches for 44 yards. The Patriots then turned an interception by rookie cornerback [Marcus Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241720/marcus-jones) on the ensuing Cardinals drive into a rushing touchdown. Pivotal play: The first-and-10 run by Murray on the game's third play less than 90 seconds into the first quarter. Describe the game in two words: Kyler Murray. The Patriots got the ball out of his hands quickly early; he averaged 2.19 seconds in the first half, per NFL Next Gen Stats. McCoy will be facing a unique opportunity: He's set to start the third-most games of his career if he finishes the last four as Arizona's starting quarterback. Harris became the first Patriots rookie with a rushing touchdown on "Monday Night Football" since Shane Vereen in 2011 against the [Kansas City Chiefs](/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs). The Patriots have scored 85 points off turnovers, followed by the Eagles (80) and Cowboys (80). Describe the game in two words: Survival mode.

Even though the New England Patriots offense didn't right the ship in Week 14, their rookies bailed them out and put them back into the playoff picture.

He finished the night with five carries for 70 yards and two catches for 20 yards. [New England Patriots'](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/) offense continued to struggle in Week 14 despite finally connecting on a couple of big plays downfield against a lackluster opponent. Harris scored on a 14-yard bruising run in the second quarter to give New England the 7-3 lead. He did have a miscue fumbling on a handoff exchange from Mac Jones, but luckily New England recovered. They both made the most of their opportunity, giving the offense life and scoring their first career rushing touchdowns. DeVante Parker left the game after his head was driven into the turf and he could not stand up straight.

Get a recap of the New England Patriots vs. Arizona Cardinals football game.

They had good field position for the drive after [Isaiah Simmons](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035462/isaiah-simmons) intercepted a pass from Jones, who was hit on the arm by rookie Cam Thomas as he was throwing. New England's defense had six sacks, including three by linebacker [Josh Uche](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4046528/josh-uche). He worked his magic again — at least for a while — leading the Cardinals to a 13-10 halftime lead. The fourth-year quarterback was flushed out of the pocket and running to his right when he tried to juke past a Patriots defender, but tumbled to the grass in obvious pain. “The guys that are going to go in there are going to fight until the very end. I don’t think there is any more you can ask for and I will be proud to go lead them.” [Pierre Strong Jr](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4249836/pierre-strong-jr).'s 3-yard run, then leaned on their defense to complete the much-needed win. New England trailed 13-10 at the break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a short field goal. “I looked back, saw it was just me and a lineman,” McMillan said of his mindset when scooping the fumble. “Let coach down, let the guys down. [Arizona Cardinals](http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals), who lost starting [Kyler Murray](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3917315/kyler-murray) in the first quarter to a potentially serious knee injury. [Raekwon McMillan](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3121423/raekwon-mcmillan) was simply trying to do his job, running over to make sure that teammate [Kyle Dugger](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4401811/kyle-dugger) made the tackle on a routine play.

A strong pass rush and rookie running backs helped make the difference in Arizona. Patriots touchdown Cardinals Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan celebrates ...

In addition to the defensive line, New England’s linebackers and secondary kept up pressure on ball carries. Jones pitched in by returning two kickoffs and a punt, having become the team’s go-to returner. Beset by injuries, especially at cornerback and wide receiver, the Patriots have found a bright spot in rookie defensive back Marcus Jones. If anything, much of the offense’s performance on Monday provided more reasons for [critics](https://twitter.com/danorlovsky7/status/1602505615242321920?s=20&t=82CtObJU_bLy4gMlb2la1Q) to jump in. In all, New England finished with six sacks and held Arizona to one fourth down conversion on five attempts. And while the game ended in somewhat comfortable circumstances, it was hardly smooth sailing for Jones and Patricia. On the Patriots’ side of the ball, DeVante Parker — already filling in as the team’s No. As a result, New England moved to 7-6 and (for the moment) occupies the final AFC playoff spot. On the Cardinals’ third offensive play from scrimmage, Murray scrambled to his right and went down in pain despite not being tackled. It meant that by game’s end, even Jones and Patricia found time to (a fourth-round pick) provided some unabashedly good news for Patriots fans. In purely football terms, it was far from a vintage New England display.

The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights as New England took on Arizona on "Monday Night Football."

ET (6:15 p.m. - Time: 8:15 p.m. Cardinals is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. — McCoy has some trouble with the snap and has to pounce on the loose ball to avoid a turnover. — A pass to Hollywood Brown picks up 10 yards on 3rd and 4 and keeps the drive alive. A delay of game makes it even worse, and on 3rd and 15 a short pass to Stevenson comes up way short of the sticks. — On 3rd and 7, McCoy goes to Anderson again for a gain of 9 and a first down. — After a catch by Agholor for a gain of 9, Jones goes deep for Hunter Henry, who makes the catch for a huge gain of 30 yards! Jones went to hand it off to Harris (presumably to get a few extra yards for a field goal try), but the exchange did not go well and the ball hits the turf. — Kendrick Bourne gets a pass on the first play of the half and turns it into a gain of 15. On 3rd and 7, Strong comes up a few yards short of the sticks and Palardy will come on to punt it away. — An incompletion on 3rd and 3 brings up 4th down, and Kingsbury keeps the offense on the field for a third time tonight.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Mac Jones and select players comment on their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, ...

"It was great to be able to get a win and move on and focus on what we have ahead. That's what we have to focus on and that's what we have to harp on. The best fans in the world and I can't complain." "We made fun of (Patriots LB Jahlani) Tavai, he's got to come up with that ball, but for him to make that play in that moment is big for our defense and we got off the field. I love the way he's playing, the confidence and poise and it's the most he's been able to play since he's been in the NFL. "I think Kyler (Cardinals QB Kyler Murray) is different than a lot of quarterbacks in the league and he's definitely different than Colt (Cardinals QB Colt McCoy). The guys want to be out there and the guys that play hard are going to be out there. "Hunter (Henry) and (tight end) Jonnu (Smith) have done a great job for us in the tight end room. We knew what we had to do to win and he called a great game and stayed calm. That's what we want to do, just try to win the game however we had to do it, and those guys made some great plays. We were fortunate to get on it and kick the field goal. It depends on what the pattern was that we had called and what the coverage was.

LB Josh Uche has second 3-sack game of 2022. Rookie RB Kevin Harris scores first touchdown. Pierre Strong Jr. has a 44-yard run on second NFL rushing attempt ...

was elevated to the active roster and played in his second game of the season. The Patriots had six sacks against Arizona, recording at least six sacks in a game for the second time in 2022. - DB Jack Jones made his second start of the season when he lined up in place of the injured Jalen Mills. had a 44-yard run in the third quarter on his second NFL rushing attempt. Folk connected on a 51-yard field goal at the end of the first half. LB Matthew Judon combined with DL Lawrence Guy on a 5-yard sack in the first quarter and then added a 13-yard sack in the fourth quarter to increase his total to 14 ½ sacks and tie Nick Bosa for the NFL Lead. Folk extended his streak of 58 straight field goals under 40 yards with his 23-yard field goal in the third quarter. RB Rhamondre Stevenson had a 49-yard run in the first quarter vs. Andre Tippett (3 in 19856 and 3 in 1987) and Mike Vrabel (2 in 2007) are the only Patriots players with multiple 3-sack games in a season. LB Josh Uche had his second 3-sack game of the 2022 season. With LB Matt Judon leading the team with 14 ½ sacks and LB Josh Uche reaching 10 sacks, the Patriots have two players reach double-digit sacks for the fourth time in team history (1977, 1985, 2011 and 2022). The most sacks the team has had under Bill Belichick is 49 sacks in 2015.

By the end of the game, they were down cornerback Jack Jones, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, wide receiver DeVante Parker and safety Devin McCourty. But the ...

They continued to play hard on the offensive side of the ball, and it took the consistency from Bentley and others to deliver the knockout blow. Here’s to hoping he can get back to being a threat in the red zone, where the Patriots have clearly struggled this season. They’ll have a big game one week and then go without a single catch the next week. Much has been made about the tight end struggles for the Patriots, but on Monday night, Hunter Henry silenced critics by hauling in three passes for a team-high 70 receiving yards. Nelson Agholor looked like he stepped into a time machine and went back to his days with the Philadelphia Eagles in this game. Not to be outdone, Strong found his way into the end zone as well in the second half after demonstrating his speed on multiple plays. Granted, he was feasting on sack lunches (3) against the Cardinals, but he also forced a bad pass from Colt McCoy that led to Marcus Jones getting an interception. Things thinned out quickly for the Patriots at running back after Rhamondre Stevenson went down with an ankle injury. Here’s to hoping someone buys Patriots quarterback Mac Jones a nice pair of Brooks shoes because he was running for his life against the Cardinals. But the next man up mentality proved too strong to be outdone for a Patriots team that desperately needed a win. Keep in mind, the team was starting Conor McDermott at right tackle with Isaiah Wynn once again out of action. However, they did what they had to do and finished strong with a victory over a Cardinals team that’s clearly better than their record indicates.

Quarterback Kyler Murray was carted off the field after going down without being hit on the game's third play, suffering a potentially serious knee injury that ...

They're missing four of their starting offensive linemen and lost tight end Zach Ertz for the season, also because of a knee injury. He tried to juke past a Patriots defender, but instead fell to the grass in obvious pain. “He'll be out the rest of the game. “It's tough,” Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury told “Monday Night Football” at the end of the first quarter. The 25-year-old signed a $230.5 million contract during the offseason that could keep him with the franchise until 2028. Backup Colt McCoy entered the game in Murray's place. “You never want to see the guy in front of you go down. “You see teams go through that every week, but you lose your star third play of the game, noncontact, it’s tough to watch,” Kingsbury said. Flushed out of the pocket, Murray took off to the right and tried to juke a Patriots defender. Players from both teams surrounded Murray before he was carted off the field holding a towel to his face. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NFL draft. Now, they'll likely have to finish the year without their star quarterback.

he New England Patriots lost two of their top offensive weapons on the same drive during Monday night's game vs. the Arizona Cardinals.T.

UPDATE: Stevenson returned to the game but left for the locker room again shortly thereafter. With Damien Harris (thigh) also out, the Patriots will lean on rookie Kevin Harris to carry the load in the backfield. He was able to jog to the locker room, but an injury to Stevenson is just about the last thing this struggling Patriots offense needs right now.

Mac Jones and the New England Patriots went into Arizona and beat the Cardinals on Monday Night to move into Wild Card position in the AFC.

ARI is driving with a 3rd and 6 fro the NE 16. The Cardinals went blow for blow with Los Angeles and took a touchdown lead with a James Conner 6 yards catch early in the fourth quarter. The Cards got points of the board after the INT, but had to settle for a field goal. The D got a late turnover on downs and NE turned that into three points. McCoy going deep down the right sideline for Brown and he tried to make the one handed catch, but couldn't tuck it in. Stevenson went down early in the game, and Harris took over in the backfield for NE. He gets right back to his feet and sees the chians move. Hopkins coughed up the ball and McMillan scooped it and scored. The Pats QB went 24/35 for 235 yards and overcame an early interception thrown in the first quarter. The Cardinals were deep in their territory when McCoy hit DeAndre Hopkins on a crossing route, but the Arizona receiver fumbled and Raekwon McMillan scooped up the fumble and took it to the house to give the Pats the 20-13 lead. They went just 1-3 in the red zone, and to add to their two giveaways, they turned it over on downs three other times. With Stevenson hurt, Kevin Harris’ workload got heavier and he took a 14 yard run to the house to give the Pats a 7-6 lead.

The New England Patriots defeated the Arizona Cardinals by a 27-13 margin on Monday night. The win put the Patriots back in the playoff hunt and gave the ...

New England turned a 13-10 halftime deficit into a 27-13 win as Cardinals QB Kyler Murray was carted off with a knee injury.

Murray signed a $230.5m contract during the offseason that could keep him with the franchise until 2028, but that was when a steady stream of unwanted headlines started. He worked his magic again – at least for a while – leading the Cardinals to a 13-10 halftime lead. Players from both teams surrounded the quarterback before he was carted off the field with a towel draped over his head. The fourth-year quarterback was flushed out of the pocket and running to his right when he tried to juke past a Patriots defender, but tumbled to the grass in obvious pain. “I looked back, saw it was just me and a lineman,” McMillan said of his mindset when scooping the fumble. New England (7-6) trailed 13-10 at the break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a short field goal.

TSN breaks down whether the Patriots, at 7-6 after beating the Cardinals in Week 14, still have a good shot at making the AFC playoffs as wild-card team or ...

Whether they finish 4-0 or 3-1 in a last-ditch attempt to win the division, the Patriots also need to make sure they beat the Dolphins in Week 17. The Patriots lost to the Dolphins and the Bills in the first meetings with those teams, in Weeks 1 and 13. The Patriots are the No. The Raiders (5-8) and Bengals (9-4) remain on the schedule. It won't be easy for the Patriots to finish better than 1-3 against that collection of opponents. The Patriots don't play the Chargers or Jaguars (5-8) this season, but they also have wins over the Browns (5-8 and Steelers (5-8).

Led by a dominant Josh Uche and two rookie running backs, the Patriots beat the Cardinals on Monday night to jump back into a playoff spot in the AFC.

Without their top two running backs, the Patriots turned to a pair of rookies, and both of them played pretty well. The Patriots might need to play these rookie running backs more than expected over the final four weeks of the season. played a huge role on the Patriots' first drive of the second half. He caught a pass for 16 and ran for 44 yards to help set up a game-tying field goal by Nick Folk. [Rhamondre Stevenson](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/rhamondre-stevenson) and cornerback Jack Jones (knee) all got banged up in the first half. All 10 of those sacks have come since Week 8, which is the most in the league over that span. Stevenson returned to the game in the second quarter but was eventually ruled out in the third quarter. Uche now has 10 sacks and he's played in 11 of the team's 13 games this season. Unfortunately for the Pats, they will leave Arizona with several key players nursing injuries. The Patriots are 7-6 and occupy the third wild card playoff spot as the No. 7 seed in the AFC. The Pats have a pretty tough schedule to end the regular season.

Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are in desperation mode as they entertain the New England Patriots on Monday night at Glendale, Ariz.

Cardinals: Cornerback Byron Murphy (back), receiver Rondale Moore (groin) and guard Rashaad Coward (chest) will miss the game. Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson Anytime TD (-167 at BetRivers): This player prop has drawn the most tickets and money at the sportsbook. Patriots: Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (concussion) was ruled out Saturday as was cornerback Jalen Mills (groin) and offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (foot). The action was a bit more split at DraftKings, with the Patriots drawing 51 and 54 percent, respectively. Over 44 Total Points (-110 at all three sportsbooks): Both starting quarterbacks have drawn their share of criticism during generally disappointing seasons. Coming off its bye, Arizona has lost two straight games and six of its past eight.

The Patriots could have aired it out on Monday night to stick it to Arizona DC Vance Joseph. But as Phil Perry writes, the offense seems committed to a ...

That, in a nutshell, seems to be the reason the Patriots try to play it as safely as they do. They'll certainly need to be better against the Bengals, Dolphins and Bills. They were flagged for a delay of game penalty and seemed to have issues with the communication between Jones and Patricia. They'll need to be better, in all likelihood, against the Raiders. They nearly fumbled away points at the end of the first half with a head-scratching run call. "The biggest thing is not letting it affect my play and bringing the best out of my guys," Jones said of his outward display of emotion. [Bill Belichick](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/bill-belichick?b) noted after the game that the Patriots hit Hunter Henry on two deep seam passes, one for 30 yards and one for 39 yards. He’s trying to call the game so that we can win. But when asked after the game if he was miffed by how they'd performed, he said no. The Patriots only turned it over once during the game, but it came on a down-the-field attempt. [per ESPN Stats and Info](https://twitter.com/MikeReiss/status/1602518707296559105), which was the second-most by any quarterback this season. That led to shorter throws and a less aggressive approach overall.

The Patriots could have aired it out on Monday night to stick it to Arizona DC Vance Joseph. But as Phil Perry writes, the offense seems committed to a ...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan was simply trying to do his job, running over to make sure that teammate Kyle Dugger made the ...

The fourth-year quarterback was flushed out of the pocket and running to his right when he tried to juke past a Patriots defender, but tumbled to the grass in obvious pain. (stinger) left in the second quarter and didn’t return. The two-time Pro Bowl selection took a lot of ridicule after it was discovered his new contract mandated at least four hours of “independent study” during game weeks, which was unusual for an NFL quarterback. Stevenson returned later in the first half but was ruled out following halftime. He worked his magic again — at least for a while — leading the Cardinals to a 13-10 halftime lead. … DE Zach Allen (hand) left in the second half and didn’t return. They had good field position for the drive after Isaiah Simmons intercepted a pass from Jones, who was hit on the arm by rookie Cam Thomas as he was throwing. “The guys that are going to go in there are going to fight until the very end. “I looked back, saw it was just me and a lineman,” McMillan said of his mindset when scooping the fumble. New England trailed 13-10 at the break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a short field goal. I don’t think there is any more you can ask for and I will be proud to go lead them.” “Let coach down, let the guys down.

Finding a No. 1 wide receiver is at the top of the list in this week's mailbag.

In the offseason Robert Kraft said not winning playoff games wasn't acceptable. What are the odds Mac would want to stay if Brady did in fact return? He's been in this building longer than most and would probably excel in the position. Even if it meant that Mac Jones wouldn't be part of the future, I think it would be worth it to be more competitive in the present while continuing to search for the quarterback of the future. Tom Brady has been pretty clear about not wanting to be a part of a rebuilding team. I like your idea of putting those three on the field together, even when everyone is healthy. Who are some veteran WRs you could see possibly become available for trade this offseason for the team to target? There have also been a lot of moving parts up front due to injuries, and using the hurry-up regularly is hard for players who don't have a ton of experience – like Conor McDermott against the Bills. Do you think it's just something they haven't practiced well so they haven't implemented it often? As promising/talented as they are, we clearly need someone who can consistently guard the top dogs of the receiver world. Paul Perillo What receivers do you think would make an impact via trade and who would we give up (player or draft pick), or just address that need via the draft and who should be targeted?

New England edge rusher Matthew Judon is tied for the league lead with 14.5 sacks and is one of the most disruptive players in the NFL.

And this is the most he's played since he's been in the NFL. The 24-year-old has generated 10 sacks on the season, all coming in the past six games. But Judon doesn't believe he's even the best pass rusher on his own team.

The Cardinals lost star quarterback Kyler Murray on just the third play from scrimmage, and so veteran backup Colt McCoy helmed Arizona's offense for the vast ...

Say what you will about Agholor as a receiver, but this play shows just how much he cares for the health of his teammates. Nelson Agholor took a knee and was flailing desperately to try to get the play stopped for Parker. Rather than let his teammate who had clearly suffered a significant injury play on, Agholor chose to take a knee and delay the play from occurring. With Damien Harris also in a contract year, it will be interesting to see how much the Patriots value their young studs when negotiating with him this offseason. Later in the game, Strong pulled off a 44-yard dash, demonstrating his combine-leading straightaway speed. to supply New England’s ground game, and they both made the most of the opportunity. The Patriots arguably have a top-10 running back duo in the league between Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson. However, Harris has been out for multiple weeks with a thigh injury, which thrust Stevenson into an every-down role, one that he did not relinquish until tonight when he was taken out of the game with an ankle injury. On the night, he recorded two passes defended, 12 receiving yards, an interception, and seven tackles, including this massive hit on Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. While Jones had made more highlights on special teams and offense than on defense this season, he remains a critical component of New England’s defensive scheme. Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins led the team with 79 receiving yards on seven receptions, and running back James Conner totaled 85 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Arizona’s defensive backs were largely playing off-ball coverage, and so New England exposed them with quick passes about five yards beyond the line of scrimmage.

Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots earned a 27-13 win on Monday night ...

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray suffers a noncontact injury early in the first quarter and is carted off the field. ByAP.

They had good field position for the drive after [Isaiah Simmons](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035462/isaiah-simmons) intercepted a pass from Jones, who was hit on the arm by rookie Cam Thomas as he was throwing. New England's defense had six sacks, including three by linebacker [Josh Uche](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4046528/josh-uche). He worked his magic again — at least for a while — leading the Cardinals to a 13-10 halftime lead. The fourth-year quarterback was flushed out of the pocket and running to his right when he tried to juke past a Patriots defender, but tumbled to the grass in obvious pain. “The guys that are going to go in there are going to fight until the very end. [Pierre Strong Jr](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4249836/pierre-strong-jr).'s 3-yard run, then leaned on their defense to complete the much-needed win. I don’t think there is any more you can ask for and I will be proud to go lead them.” New England trailed 13-10 at the break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a short field goal. “I looked back, saw it was just me and a lineman,” McMillan said of his mindset when scooping the fumble. “Let coach down, let the guys down. [Arizona Cardinals](http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals), who lost starting [Kyler Murray](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3917315/kyler-murray) in the first quarter to a potentially serious knee injury. [Raekwon McMillan](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3121423/raekwon-mcmillan) was simply trying to do his job, running over to make sure that teammate [Kyle Dugger](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4401811/kyle-dugger) made the tackle on a routine play.

The Patriots move to 7-6 on the strength of their defense, as well as the legs of a pair of rookie running backs.

Yes, the Patriots won by 14 points Monday night in Arizona. But they didn't exactly resolve the issues that finally may come to a head over the final four ...

Don’t eff up the end-of-half situation for the FOURTH week in a row. [neatly sitting at the seventh-seed in the AFC playoff race](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/2022-nfl-playoff-picture-updated-afc-standings-scenarios-entering-week-15?b). For instance, don’t have a false start on the first third-down play of the game, as happened last night. The [arrows on Marcus Jones and Josh Uche stock are straaaaaight up](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/patriots-report-card-rookies-step-much-needed-win-over-cardinals?b). The Patriots are 7-6 but facing a bit of a gauntlet and 1-3 in their final four seems a likely result. We’ve actually lowered the bar for this year so that it means "not dumb and/or scared." And yet, the Patriots could only find the end zone twice. The only times the Patriots had three or more touchdowns this year? (They got The Human Headband Zach Wilson twice). (Nick Folk made it.) That was the third straight week of end-of-half mismanagement. [Rhamondre Stevenson](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/rhamondre-stevenson?b) got eye-opening efforts on the ground from rookie backs Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong. [Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/Dzh5_BJabtc)

BOSTON -- After Tua Tagovailoa suffered his "back injury" early this season just four days before getting knocked unconscious on a nationally broadcast game ...

Whatever the case may have been, it's hard to fathom how and why this particular moment didn't trigger the ATC spotter to stop the game immediately. Beginning in 2015, spotters were given the power to stop the game. Nobody -- not the ATC spotters who are specifically watching for signs of concussions, not the Patriots' coaching staff, not the team doctor, not the official who was standing mere feet away from an unsteady Parker -- appeared to notice that Parker could not stand up straight. Players are much more educated and aware of the impact of concussions, and Agholor's desperation showed that the message is landing with some players. Immediately, Parker struggled to get to his feet, requiring the assistance of a teammate just to stand. Except, that is, for teammate Nelson Agholor, who was desperately trying to stop the play so that Parker could receive medical attention.

If the postseason began today, seventh-seeded New England would face the 10-3 Chiefs in Kansas City. Read more on Boston.com.

With four weeks remaining in the NFL’s regular season, the Patriots may currently be in the playoff picture, but it’s going to take a whole lot for that to remain the case at the end of the season. They will be an 8-9 or 7-10 team because that is who the Patriots are, a team that takes advantage of bad teams and wilts against everybody else. The coach insists he’s still committed to the Patriots’ offensive approach and coaching staff, which is sort of like demanding that you get all your holiday shopping done at Bradlees, a fruitless pursuit. It might even be more realistic to ponder which teams might want to trade for him during the offseason rather than what 2023 is going to look like for Jones in Foxborough. Where to begin with a Patriots offense that is every bit as dysfunctional as preseason pundits predicted that it would be as early as March? There was nothing telling about the Patriots’ 27-13 win in the desert, a “victory” that allowed New England to leapfrog back into the AFC playoff picture.

The NFL and NFL Players Association are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the sequence of events of New England Patriots receiver DeVante Parker's ...

Both the NFL and NFLPA agreed to add ataxia to the list of "no-go" symptoms. Parker was then removed from the game and eventually ruled out with a head injury. Parker left the prime-time game after taking a hit in the first quarter against Arizona.

The Matt Patricia-led offense found enough points (20) to come away with a victory against Cardinals backup quarterback Colt McCoy. Still, it was another week ...

- The Patriots D-Line needs to penetrate the line of scrimmage more in the run game than in the last two weeks. But they need to cover the middle of the field better. - Offensive tackle is a high-priority need for the Patriots in the offseason. I'd like to see him be more explosive to cover more ground in his climbs up the pocket, but you can see the lack of trust in the protection on his drop-backs. - The good news for the Pats receivers is that Tyquan Thornton was open in this game. This time, Uche uses a speed-to-power rush with a rip finisher to turn the corner on Jones and hits McCoy as he releases the ball to cause an interception. When Jones sets back to protect his edge, Uche uses a two-hand swipe and rip move to jump inside Jones for the sack. This time, the Patriots use two deep safeties in a cover-seven call to bracket both Hopkins (left) and Hollywood Brown (right slot) as they anticipate Brown to run another crosser with the double team going towards Hopkins, as Anderson did before. But they need to have a variety of combinations out of these looks and try to bait defenses to come downhill and hit deeper routes with receivers on the move (please, a bluff screen). Jones serves as a decoy again on orbit motion, and watch the impact it has on the defense when Mac fakes the ball to the rookie, sucking up the defensive line into the backfield. With Jones releasing into the flat on a stick concept and Mac staring him down to influence the flat defender, it expands the short zones in the Cardinals coverage structure to open up space for Tyquan Thornton's route that gains another 12 yards. New England's longest play from scrimmage was a four verticals concept on first down, where the defensive line has to respect the threat of a run or another screen and can't just pin its ears back.

The Patriots won. That was the good news. The bad news was that despite the victory, the offense still left a lot to be desired.

So, we really try to you know, I don't really pay attention to too much of it if I can." We're trying to just do everything we can to get better each week. Our focus has got to be inside the building, just trying to do everything we can to do a little bit better. I think everyone's out there just trying to do everything they can to win." "And, you know, we understand what we're trying to do. It just hurts us on the drive a lot." Is it to the wide receivers? And Mac and I are, I know he wants to win and he's doing everything he can just like we all are. "I think we do a pretty good job here kind of training ourselves to kind of -- we stay in our own little bubble for the most part and try to ignore as much of that as we can," Patricia said. Is it to the backs? Is it to the tight ends? Though Jones was able to fire off some intermediate and deep passes in Monday's win over the Cardinals, he also threw 12 passes near or behind the line of scrimmage.

Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker is not happy with the NFL over the handling of his head injury Monday night, and it's hard to blame him.

The Patriots announced in the second quarter that Parker would not return to the game because of a head injury. Either way, his situation Monday night was a clear failure by the league and its medical personnel. The veteran wideout got up but was a bit wobbly and didn't really seem to know what was going on.

Mac Jones has worn his emotions on his sleeve over the last couple of games. Our Tom E. Curran explains on "Quick Slants" why the Patriots quarterback has ...