{"id":44702,"date":"2022-12-11T05:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-11T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=44702"},"modified":"2022-12-10T13:03:18","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T18:03:18","slug":"patriots-news-12-11-keys-against-the-cardinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2022\/12\/11\/patriots-news-12-11-keys-against-the-cardinals\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots News 12-11, Keys Against the Cardinals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good morning. The Patriots take on the Arizona Cardinals tomorrow night, and this is a really big one for the team. Their window for making a playoff berth is shrinking, and there is little to no room for error.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, they are just a game behind the Jets and have the same record as the Chargers, but New England has the upper hand\u2026 for now, over LA. The Jets are facing the Bills and that will be a tough matchup in Buffalo, but on Monday the Patriots could be right back in the playoff picture. The Chargers are playing Miami on SNF.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At this point it is one day\/game at a time. But contrary to popular opinion, the Patriots are far from out of the playoff picture. The rest of the schedule is what it is, but for now, play the game on the schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Hitters For the Patriots and the NFL:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bill Belichick<\/b>: <\/b>The head coach knows it is an uphill climb for the playoffs to become a reality this year because of the final five-game schedule. Belichick never looks too far ahead, but is this make-or-break time for his long-term future with the team?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the <\/span>Boston Sports Journal<\/span><\/a>\u2019s Greg Bedard, it may very well be. On Friday, he had this to say about the matter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople around this team, including some very good sources of mine who have never steered me wrong, have basically indicated that this Cardinals game on Monday night is among, if not the most important game of Belichick\u2019s career post-Tom Brady. If the Patriots don\u2019t win this game, then I think there is a serious question about whether Belichick is the future head coach of this team.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Brock Purdy: <\/b>The 49ers’ third-string QB is no longer \u201cMr. Irrelevant.\u201d The Niners’ playoff hopes now rest on a rookie 7th-round draft pick now rest on Purdy\u2019s shoulders since Trey Lance, and Jimmy Garoppolo were injured and lost for the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a really fascinating piece by<\/span> SI\u2019s Conor Orr<\/span><\/a>, Purdy had to re-invent himself between his college team\u2019s bowl loss to Clemson and his professional career with the 49ers, as the draft\u2019s 262nd and final draft pick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Purdy worked with QB guru Will Hewlett and physical therapist and clinical specialist Dr. Tom Gormely to fix his throwing motion and improve the speed of his passes. By the time of the draft, they added 5 mph to his passes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Purdy played very well in his first NFL start last week against the Dolphins, completing 25-37 passes for 210 yards with 2 TDs and an INT. Was it a fluke? I wondered, but after watching the game and reading the story, especially about his cognitive ability, which rated him as a starting NFL QB, I think he can play. Check out Orr\u2019s story.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vance Joseph: <\/b>The defensive coordinator of the Cardinals may not have been taking a dig at Matt Patricia, but he hit the nail on the head at what has been frustrating players and fans all season long.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“I see an offense that’s running the football well. It’s a very conservative pass game — a lot of screens, all kinds of screens. It’s how a defensive guy would call offensive plays, right? ‘Let’s not turn the ball over, let’s get 4 yards a play, and let’s try to burn clock,'” Joseph said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“That’s what they’re doing, and that’s what he’s going to do on Monday night. He’s going to be patient. Maybe take a shot from time to time. But for the most part, it’s run game, it’s a quick game, and it’s screens.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hmm. It sounds like the game plan should be changed somewhat\u2026right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots 4th & 2 Podcast:<\/b> If you haven\u2019t checked out our <\/span>PatsFans.com podcast, <\/span><\/a>\u201cPatriots 4th & 2\u201d, in a bit, please check it out. Russ, Derek, and I looked at the Vikings game. Next week, Russ will be unavailable, and our close friend Clare \u201cClazzy Clare\u201d Cooper will join us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russ Francis\/Chuck Fairbanks:<\/b> The former Patriot tight end and head coach both should be in the Patriots team Hall of Fame, and the fact that especially Francis isn\u2019t is an absolute travesty. Francis and the Raiders\u2019 Dave Casper changed the game with how teams used the tight end position…this will be on our Sunday posts until it happens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Matchup Notes against the Cardinals:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, I have been out of town and couldn\u2019t post a \u201cRazor\u2019s Edge\u201d matchup piece, but I will post a quick three keys to the game and some key matchups this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots have a winnable game this week on the road against Arizona, but it is going to take a lot of things going right this week. My keys to the game and key matchups against the Cardinals are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Contain Kyler Murray:<\/b> Murray is athletic and a good scrambler outside the pocket, but unlike Josh Allen, he isn\u2019t nearly as physical as a runner. If they can force him to throw from inside the pocket and put pressure on him, the battle is half won. Although his numbers from throwing outside the pocket are bad, most of those were without DeAndre Hopkins in the lineup, who is inherently dangerous. (More below)<\/span><\/p>\n

Arizona QBs have been sacked just one time less than the Patriots, but for 35 yards more. This is a game where Matthew Judon, Josh Uche, and Deatrich Wise have to be factors in this game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I would hope that Mack Wilson will see more snaps this week as a spy on Murray.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Begin Opening Up Deeper Passing Plays:<\/b> Joseph\u2019s comments speak one absolute truth. When opponents hope that you do the same things offensively, then they have no (zero) fear of your offense. That has to change\u2026(are you listening Matty P?)<\/span><\/p>\n

Arizona\u2019s pass defense is second-to-last in the NFL in passer rating allowed (102.0) and 24th in yards allowed (245.4). The Cardinals have the worst red-zone defense in the NFL. The Patriots have the worst red zone offense. That has to change this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a week to begin using Tyquan Thornton for more than just a deep decoy\u2026ditto for Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne (if he\u2019s active after his comments last week). If I was the offensive coordinator, Thornton would be my \u201cX-Factor\u201d this week. That\u2019s why I have him as a being a big part of the offense this week.\u00a0 We\u2019ll see.<\/span><\/p>\n

Time To Use an Old Patriots Defense Against Hopkins: <\/b>DeAndre Hopkins is on a tear since returning to the lineup and he\u2019ll have to be accounted for. We assume that with Jalen Mills out, they\u2019ll use Jonathan Jones, but that is a size mismatch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d use Jack Jones (size mismatch too), but give his safety help and use Jon Jones on the fast Hollywood Brown. The team has done this in the past often, and it will be worth a look this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They can\u2019t allow Hopkins to dictate the game, and doubling him while putting Jones one-on-one with Brown should give them the best chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/b> Patriots 24-23 and move to 7-6.<\/span><\/p>\n

Week 14 Game Predictions:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The slate of games for Week 14 and my predictions are straight up for this week. The Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints and Washington Commanders all have a Week 14 bye.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday Night Football<\/b>
\n<\/b>Raiders <\/b>over Rams<\/span>\u00a0 0-1<\/b><\/p>\n

Sunday<\/b>
\n<\/b>Buffalo over NY Jets<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cincinnati over Cleveland<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dallas over Houston<\/span>
\n<\/span>Minnesota over Detroit<\/span>
\n<\/span>Tennessee over Jacksonville<\/span>
\n<\/span>Philadelphia over NY Giants<\/span>
\n<\/span>Baltimore over Pittsburgh<\/span>
\n<\/span>Kansas City over Denver<\/span>
\n<\/span>San Francisco over Tampa Bay<\/span>
\n<\/span>Seattle over Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday Night Football:<\/b>
\n<\/span>Miami over LA Chargers<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday Night Football: <\/b>
\n<\/span>New England over Arizona<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/b>Last Week:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 12\u20141\u20141<\/b><\/p>\n

This Season: \u00a0 123\u201469\u20142<\/b>
\n<\/b>Last Season: \u00a0 182\u201488\u20141<\/b><\/p>\n

2020 Season: \u00a0 169\u201486\u20141<\/b><\/p>\n

2019 Season: \u00a0 162\u201493\u20141<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u201cYeah, he’s been great. Yeah Jon’s \u2013 again, he’s played out there from time to time before, especially when we’ve matched up. But I mean he’s been great. Played for us in the kicking game. A couple phases in there from time to time depending upon what the roles are that week. But we’ve had pretty good depth inside with Myles [Bryant] and just overall. With J.C. [Jackson] not being here, it looked like that was our best combination with [Jalen] Mills and Jon, and then Jalen’s been out here a little bit. You know Jack’s [Jones] played for us all year. Marcus [Jones] has worked his way in there for some playing time as well. So, but yeah Jon’s been a good communicator. Would’ve been a solid guy for us on both defense and in the kicking game..\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Patriots\u2019 head coach Bill Belichick asked about Jonathan Jones after struggling a week ago against Stefon Diggs<\/span><\/p>\n

_______________<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSo, how was your week?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter @SteveB7SFG or email me at<\/span><\/i> stevebpatsfans@gmail.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Listen to our<\/span><\/i> Patriots 4th and 2<\/span><\/i><\/a> podcasts on Stitcher and Streamyard as Russ Goldman, Derek Havens, and myself from<\/span><\/i> PatsFans.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> discuss the latest Patriots news and game analysis.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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