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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Arizona Cardinals adapt without key players against Patriots

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State Farm Stadium | Arizona Cardinals

State Farm Stadium | Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals' game against the New England Patriots saw significant contributions from several players, particularly in terms of snap counts. Baron Browning, an outside linebacker who joined midseason, had a notable performance with his first sack since being traded to Arizona. Browning played 30 out of 51 possible snaps, the highest at his position for the week and a first since Week 2 when Dennis Gardeck achieved a similar feat.

Zaven Collins took part in 25 snaps, Julian Okwara participated in 18, Victory Dimukeje in 16, and Zavier Thomas in 10. The unit adapted following the loss of Mack Wilson Sr., who left after four plays due to a concussion, and Jesse Luketa's early exit with a thigh injury after just three plays.

Mack Wilson Sr.'s absence also affected the inside linebackers. Kyzir White was on the field for all 51 snaps while Krys Barnes saw action on 23 snaps after limited participation in recent weeks.

In the secondary, safeties Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson each played every snap. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting was involved in 47 plays and recorded an interception. Starling Thomas V played 37 snaps, Garrett Williams participated in 35, Max Melton contributed to 16 (despite briefly leaving due to injury), and safety Rabbit Taylor-Demerson took part in 12.

Darius Robinson continued his strong play with another NFL sack over his second consecutive game while leading the defensive line with 30 snaps. L.J. Collier logged 28 snaps; Roy Lopez, Naquan Jones, and Dante Stills each played on defense for 24 snaps.

Offensively for Arizona's total of 70 offensive plays, Kelvin Beachum participated as both an offensive lineman and tight end across ten total snaps. Jon Gaines contributed five snaps as a fullback/tight end hybrid role player. Tight end Trey McBride was active for most of those offensive efforts with involvement across sixty-four plays while Tip Reiman contributed thirty engagements followed by Elijah Higgins at twenty-four as they frequently used jumbo packages.

At wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson had significant roles within fifty-four respectively fifty-two offensive actions alongside Zay Jones seeing twenty-one opportunities then Greg Dortch making impact appearances during eighteen participations.

With running back Emari Demercado placed onto injured reserve earlier before this matchup occurred; Trey Benson sustained ankle injury late into proceedings thus limiting him eleven opportunities yet James Conner completed fifty occasions meanwhile DeeJay Dallas received twelve participations setting season-highs given previous limited utilization through merely five offensive actions beforehand until Monday evening’s contest unfolded against opponents from New England’s roster alignment strategy schemes presented during such circumstances experienced throughout overall duration engagement event conducted accordingly under regulated conditions therein observed throughout aforementioned timeframe mentioned herein above detailed analysis account reported previously stated context situation encountered herein referenced documentation thereof cited accordingly

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