Patriots

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

(stinger) left in the second quarter and didn't return. 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. ... DE Zach Allen (hand) left in the second half and didn't return. He worked his magic again — at least for a while — leading the Cardinals to a 13-10 halftime lead. Stevenson returned later in the first half but was ruled out following halftime. “The guys that are going to go in there are going to fight until the very end. 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. “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. Conner finished with a team-high 85 yards rushing. 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.

Kyle Dugger forced the fumble by stripping Cardinals three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who had just caught a pass. The Patriots pushed their ...

(stinger) left in the second quarter and didn't return. 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 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. “The guys that are going to go in there are going to fight until the very end. 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. 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. 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.

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson suffered an ankle injury and was later ruled out. The 24-year-old had carried the ball three times for nine yards ...

Patriots injury update: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) and WR DeVante Parker (head) are questionable to return.— New England Patriots (@Patriots) Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson suffered an ankle injury and was later ruled out. The Patriots ruled wide receiver DeVante Parker and DB Jack Jones out with respective injuries.

The Patriots are 7-6 after a 27-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals and if the season ended today, they'd be in the playoffs as the AFC's seventh seed. That might ...