The Arizona Cardinals started off slow in both halves against the New England Patriots
The Arizona Cardinals got off to a slow first-half start, falling behind quickly 10-0 in the first quarter to the New England Patriots. The defense took a hit by fans on Twitter.
Things settled down a bit in the second quarter as the Cardinals got a few stops to hold the Patriots at bay. However the good feelings didn’t last very long.
Going into the third quarter, Cardinals fans had to be feeling good that maybe the team had settled down, especially on defense. Not so much.
The Cardinals defense came out slow once again and allowed the Patriots to drive right down the field. The Patriots went 75 yards in less than two minutes.
I don't want to criticize Brandon Williams but...you know...come on, man. #NEvsAZ
— BRIT-ish GannonGang (@BritishBirdgang) September 12, 2016
Brandon Williams needs to tackle and worry less about reaching for the ball.
— Wendy🏈🏈🏈 (@suazobyf) September 12, 2016
Pats are destroying this defense
— AZK1ardinalsFTW™ (@AZCardinalsFTW) September 12, 2016
The Cardinals defense did just come up with their second turnover of the evening, so there is that. Getting New England to turn the ball over may be the answer. However the Cardinals can not rely on that.
With a little over a quarter remaining in the game, the Cardinals defense has to make stops pretty much the rest of the night. They’ve got the game back to within three points.
Still, it feels like this all has a chance to blow up in the Cardinals face and fall apart in the fourth quarter. Hopefully all tonight was about was slow starts to each half. Once again, the Cardinals seem to be gathering their composure.