Monday, December 12, 2022

Arizona Cardinals vs. New England Patriots 2022-12-12 paht fo

Fantastic field position.  Doesn't matter, though - the Cardinals can't punch it in.  This is closer field goal attempt, and Prater makes it this time.

Pats choose not to run it out.  Smart.

Jeez, the QB managed to avoid an unblocked rusher...  impressive avoidance of the sack.

Well, it's good that the defense is being aggressive, but they're not managing to stop them. Another 1st down.  Another injury.

Ooh, very obvious facemask.

Jeez, they cannot stop the run, not even in the red zone with the defense all compressed.

7-3 Patriots

Watching Maddow during the break.  A Senator wrote a text calling for "Marshall Law"?  Not sure why such stupidity shouldn't be disqualifying. 

Ok, Cards ball again. Another injury, this time Conner - really bad.  He's been basically the only light in the running game for the Cardinals.  He's walking, which is good.  

McCoy airs out a pass....  flag.  Yes, looks like pass interference.  And it is.  That was an oochie.

Hopkins runs smart after the catch.  1st down.

Ingraham doesn't make much - a yard or so.

Not sure what was up with that pass.  Brown should've been the target.

3rd down again.  Hopkins somehow manages to catch it, but he couldn't stay in bounds.  One-handed grab - so impressive, but nothing comes of it.  32-yard FG is good.

Low kick-off, received on the bounce (good hands), only makes it to the 21.

Excellent anticipation & tackle by Collins.  Loss of 2.  3rd & 13...  and still they make it.

The Cardinals defense is looking better against the run & the short pass.  Not so great against the longer pass.

Showing blitz?  Delay of game, play blown dead.  3rd & 14.  Ok, good - got a stop.  Flag, though...  illegal shift on offense, so declined.  Good stop, Cardinals!

Ok, Joe Buck trying his hand at sarcasm.... not bad.  Punt goes out of bounds.

Good field position again.

James Conner looking good running after the catch.  Glad he's ok. 

Wow, Anderson made a fabulous catch.  One-handed stab and catch.

Ack - too much touch on the pass from McCoy.  At least got back to scrimmage.

McCoy gets mangled a bit, but at least not sacked.

Red birds back in the red zone...  will they be able to get a TD?  Well, another 1st down, anyway.  Protection has been decent for McCoy.

Touchdown Conner!  Woohoo!  Cardinals on top, 12-7.  Extra point?  Yes, Cardinals 13-7.  



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