GLENDALE, Ariz.—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, Dec. 12, over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost starting quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter to a potentially serious knee injury.
New England trailed 13–10 at the break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a short field goal. The Patriots got their game-changing play and a 20–13 lead later in the third when McMillan scooped up a fumble and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown.
