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Rapid Reaction: Cardinals come up short in the clutch, give away close game to Patriots

Cardinals got off to their best start of the season.

Begin with a play on D, stuffing the run and getting a hit on Cam Newton in 3rd and 6 and forcing an INT by Markus Golden that the Cardinals capitalized on with a rushing touchdown.

Then, the team showed how quickly that can change, as they had a measly finish to one drive, settling for a field goal, and then allowing a 55-yard kick return to Donte Moncrief.

Offsetting holding and personal foul penalties put the Pats into a 4th and 2 yet instead of the Patriots taking the easy 3 points, they went for it on 4th and 2 with an option for a touchdown.