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Winners and losers from Patriots’ 27-13 road win over the Cardinals

Who were the winners and losers from Monday’s game?

The New England Patriots traveled out west with the hopes of returning with a 8-6 record and control of their fate in the playoff picture.

So far, so good.

Despite battling a slew of injuries, the Patriots dug deep and managed to snag a pivotal road win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in a primetime Monday Night Football game. 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 next man up mentality proved too strong to be outdone for a Patriots team that desperately needed a win. Make no mistake, it wasn’t all sugar and rainbows in the matchup, and there are still legitimate concerns surrounding the team. 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.

Here are the winners and losers from the game.

Twitter reacted strongly to Patriots’ gritty win over Cardinals

Twitter reacts to the Patriots’ much-needed road win over the Cardinals.

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 team hope, following strong performances on both sides of the football.

Quarterback Mac Jones played decently, while rookies Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris stepped up at the banged-up running back position. The team entered the game without Damien Harris, and Rhamondre Stevenson exited in the first half with an ankle injury.

Defensively, the Patriots provided a formidable pass-rushing attack and racked up six sacks, including three from Josh Uche.

It was a solid all-around effort for New England that improved their record to 7-6 and breathed new life into their season. Let’s take a look at the best Twitter reactions to the game.

Instant analysis of Patriots’ desperation win in desert over Cardinals

The Patriots get back on track by knocking off the Cardinals on Monday night.

An injury-plagued night with ugly offensive efforts on both sides fell in the New England Patriots’ favor on Monday, as they pulled away late and held on for a 27-13 road victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

The Patriots caught a break on the third play of the game, when Cardinals starting quarterback Kyler Murray went down with what looked like a serious knee injury.

And yet, even with Murray out, the Cardinals continued to put up a significant fight against the Patriots. The defense consistently generated pressure on Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and even came away with an interception. On the offensive side of the ball, they were able to get their running game going with James Conner against a Patriots’ defensive front that has typically shut down opposing rushers.

Things looked bleak early on.

But then the tide turned with a shocking mistake made by Cardinals star wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who coughed up a forced fumble by Kyle Dugger that was returned for a touchdown by Patriots linebacker Raekown McMillan.

Not long after that play, Mac Jones led the Patriots on a touchdown drive after linking up with tight end Hunter Henry on a 39-yard reception to put the team on the goal line. Rookie running back Pierre Strong Jr. did the honors in running the ball into the end zone and ultimately putting the game out of reach.

It was a big night for the rookies with Strong and Kevin Harris both getting their first NFL touchdowns, along with cornerback Marcus Jones coming away with his first interception.

The victory over the Cardinals put the Patriots back in the playoff picture with the No. 7 seed. Of course, they’ll have their work cut out for them in keeping that spot with games against the Las Vegas Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills left on the schedule.

There are also some key injuries to monitor following the game, including running back Rhamondre Stevenson, receiver DeVante Parker, cornerback Jack Jones and safety Devin McCourty.

A win is a win, but it’s hard to feel confident about the Patriots considering how flat they looked offensively against a Cardinals team that ranks among the worst teams in the league on defense. There were still a lot of snuffed out screens and a lack of vertical plays downfield to keep the defense honest.

The opportunity to take a victory lap is surely there, but don’t be surprised if some Patriots fans are just fine with breathing a sigh of relief that they didn’t lose in an upset to a McCoy-led Cardinals team.

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Patriots lose star running back Rhamondre Stevenson against Cardinals

After briefly returning, Rhamondre Stevenson has now been ruled out of Monday night’s game.

The New England Patriots have officially ruled out running back Rhamondre Stevenson against the Arizona Cardinals.

There was hope that the second-year starter would have a chance to finish the game after he returned briefly from an ankle injury suffered in the first quarter.

After a few plays, he headed back to the locker room early before halftime to be evaluated. He was later ruled out for the rest of the game by the team. It’s a worst-case scenario for the Patriots considering they entered the game with Damien Harris also sidelined with an injury.

The offense just can’t seem to catch a break.

No Stevenson and Harris means more opportunities for rookie running backs Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong Jr. in a pivotal Monday Night Football showdown with a festy Cardinals team stepping up on both sides of the ball.

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Patriots rule out CB Jack Jones and WR DeVante Parker

Jack Jones and DeVante Parker have both been ruled out for Monday’s game.

The New England Patriots have officially ruled out both rookie cornerback Jack Jones and veteran wideout DeVante Parker in Monday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Jones being out on the defensive side of the ball is a huge loss for the Patriots, particularly with the team already being without Jalen Mills. It’ll surely be a problem against a Cardinals team loaded at the receiver position with elite playmakers like DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown.

On offense, the Patriots were missing their leading receiver Jakobi Meyers coming into the game, and without Parker, they’re now down their best deep threat. That puts them in a position where they’ll have to rely heavily on Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne and rookie Tyquan Thornton to make plays.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson did return to the game for the Patriots, but he headed back to the locker room early before halftime. So it still remains to be seen if he’ll be able to finish the game.

The Patriots are coming off back-to-back losses and in desperate need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Damien Harris out, two offensive linemen return for Patriots

The cavalry has arrived for the Patriots’ offensive line ahead of Monday’s game against the Cardinals.

The New England Patriots will finally be getting reinforcements on the offensive front with offensive tackles Trent Brown and Yodny Cajuste both being activated for Monday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Brown was active last week as well, but he was still working his way through an illness that kept him out of practice at times throughout Week 14. However, there’s hope that he’s finally beaten the bug, and he’ll be ready to contribute in a big way for the Patriots at Arizona.

Cajuste being cleared is a huge bonus considering the team will once again be without Isaiah Wynn. So he’ll be free to slot into the right tackle spot and help steady what was a shaky offensive front in the Patriots’ Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

The team will be without running back Damien Harris, wideout Jakobi Meyers and cornerback Jalen Mills for this game.

A healthier offensive line could be huge for a Patriots offense that might need a little extra firepower to keep pace with Kyler Murray and the Cardinals in primetime.

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Behind Enemy Lines: Catching up with Cards Wire in Q&A preview

Patriots Wire went Behind Enemy Lines for a Q&A with Cards Wire for the Patriots-Cardinals game.

A postseason berth could hang in the balance for the New England Patriots in Monday’s road trip to Glendale to take on the Arizona Cardinals.

It will be New England’s third consecutive primetime game, and they’ll try to avoid a third straight loss after dropping back-to-back games to the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills.

The Cardinals, on the other hand, have dropped four of their last five games, including consecutive losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. Both teams have been riding the struggle-bus this season, and only one will find a way to turn things around in this game.

We recently caught up with Cards Wire managing editor Jess Root for a Q&A heading into the Monday Night Football matchup between the Cardinals and Patriots.

For those interested in reading the Q&A from the Patriots’ perspective, you can find that preview here.

3 key positional matchups for Patriots’ Week 14 game vs Cardinals

3 key positional matchups could determine the Patriots’ Monday Night Football game with the Cardinals.

The New England Patriots (6-6) face an Arizona Cardinals (4-8) team that has struggled mightily this season in a Monday Night matchup at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

If the Patriots wish to make any noise this season, or to even make the playoffs, they’ll need to win the majority of the games remaining. However, they face a gauntlet of QBs and a few mobile QBs who could give them issues.

Matchups against Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Derek Carr offer issues for the Patriots due to their current offensive woes.

This week, the Patriots will need to contain Murray and capitalize on one of the league’s worst red zone defenses. Let’s take a look at some key positional matchups the Patriots need to win if they wish to control this game.

Patriots vs Cardinals 2022 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online

Here’s how to watch the Monday Night Football game between the Patriots and Cardinals.

The New England Patriots head off to the desert for a must-win game against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.

There’s a love-hate relationship between the Patriots and State Farm Stadium in Glendale, the site of their perfect season going up in smoke at the hands of the New York Giants at Super Bowl XLII. However, it’s also the place where they knocked the Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom off the mountaintop to capture their fourth Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl XLIX.

What kind of memories will the venue hold after Monday’s game against the Cardinals?

The Patriots are hoping for good ones after dropping their last two consecutive games to the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. They’re currently on the outside looking into the playoffs and desperate for a win.

The Cardinals have one of the worst defenses in the NFL, but they also pose a significant offensive threat with quarterback Kyler Murray throwing to his star-studded receiving duo, DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown.

Can the Patriots defense hold them in check, and more importantly, can the offense match fire with fire when necessary?

Here’s how to watch the game.

Instant observations from Day 7 of Patriots training camp

Let’s talk about N’Keal Harry’s impressive start to training camp. No, seriously. He’s been good.

N’Keal Harry isn’t giving up on the Patriots. And it seems New England isn’t giving up on him. Even after the receiver and 2019 first-round pick demanded a trade this offseason — and, of course, didn’t get one (so far) — he has managed to put together an impressive training camp, including in the seventh practice on Wednesday.

Whether the pads are on or off, Harry is showing up with big plays in a way that is far more consistent than in previous seasons. The knock on Harry has long been that his contributions show up too few and far between. He’s inconsistent, which is why he’s only managed 45 catches for 414 yards and four touchdowns in his first two seasons.

This training camp has been a step in the right direction, with Wednesday being one of many good days for the receiver. He made the catch of the day, laying out to make an athletic grab over the middle on a slant route. Cam Newton was off target — and maybe in danger of throwing an interception to cornerback J.C. Jackson. Harry bailed out his quarterback. But it wasn’t just that impressive flash of athleticism — Harry also posted a drive with Mac Jones where he had two of the three receptions, burning cornerback Joejuan Williams with ease.

There’s no saying what’s in store for Harry’s future. But for the first time in a long time, there’s a growing sense of optimism (at least from this reporter’s perspective). Here’s more from Day 7 of training camp.