The quarterback suffers what may be a serious knee injury early in Arizona's 27-13 defeat Monday night.
David Brandt Associated Press GLENDALE — 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 night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost starting quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter to a potentially serious knee injury.
People are also reading… Jones finished 24 for 35 with an interception as New England snapped a two-game losing skid to stay in the AFC playoff hunt. Arizona has lost five of six games, including the last three. The Cardinals took a 3-0 lead early in the second quarter after a 33-yard field goal by Matt Prater. 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.
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. The clause was later removed, but the damage to his reputation was done. Cardinals: WR Rondale Moore and CB Byron Murphy Jr. were among the team's six inactives. ... CB Marco Wilson Jr. left in the second quarter and didn't return. ... DE Zach Allen left in the second half and didn't return.Cardinals: Travel to face the Broncos on Sunday.Patriots 27, Cardinals 13 New England 0 10 10 7 — 27Ari-FG Prater 33, 14:52. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 2:16. Key Plays: I.Simmons 5 interception return to New England 36; McCoy 10 pass to M.Brown on 3rd-and-4.
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