The New England Patriots are coming into this game (6-6) and they need this win to continue their playoff push. The Pats will be without Jakobi Meyers and Damien Harris so look for New England to lean on Rhamondre Stevenson in the backfield to be heavy in the passing game/running game. Mac Jones has grown over this season and he’s been able to get things going in the passing game. Mac has been able to get his teammates involved and he’s been able to turn to Hunter Henry who’s stepped up big time. If the Patriots are going to go into Arizona and pull out a win it will be because of the defense and running game. The defense has been led by Matthew Judon who has this team swarming around on the field making it tough on opposing offenses. If the Patriots can slow down Kyler Murray they can make this game a slugfest. If Murray gets loose in this game it could also be a long night for this defense. The Patriots will need to score a lot to keep up with Murray and his offense so this will be a complete game.
Kyler Murray has the Cardinals at (4-8) on the season but this is because of the injuries on the year. If this team was healthy and if Deandre Hopkins didn’t have the suspension we don’t know where this team would be. Rondale Moore has already been ruled out for this game so look for them to lean on Hopkins, Dortch, and Brown. Murray has some special weapons but this will be one of those games where they can spoil things for the Patriot’s playoff hopes. The running game has always been good when it comes to James Conner as he’s a rough/tough runner. This could be one of those defense games so it could be about the run game and the Cardinals know they can depend on Conner. The Cardinals have a good defense as well with Watt and Baker they both make it hard for Mac Jones who still makes some bad decisions when it comes to situations. If the Cardinals can make it tough for Mac and they can pressure him in the pocket it could be a long night for the Patriots.
Score Prediction: Cardinals Win (24-17)
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