Jerod Mayo throws OC Alex Van Pelt under the bus for play calling issues after Patriots' 30-17 loss to Cardinals - Source: Imagn
On Sunday, The New England Patriots' season continued to spiral, as they suffered a 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. They dropped to 3-11 and are in sole possession of last place in the AFC East standings after the New York Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-25.
Despite the scoreline teetering on blowout territory, it flatters New England. They trailed 23-3 early in the fourth quarter and only managed to move the ball downfield after the Cardinals took their foot off the gas. Their offense was uninspiring until the game was virtually out of reach.
The Patriots did embark on a good drive in the third quarter where they got the ball down to Arizona's four-yard line. They needed a yard to get in a 1st-and-goal situation but they ran it twice on 3rd-and-1 and 4th-and-1, came up short, and turned the ball over.
