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TIM AND MIKE: Week 1 observations

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Defense, double down: It had what amounted to two stands on one Cardinals possession that forced them to settle for a field goal and a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. On first and goal at the 13, two runs and an incomplete pass netted two yards and forced a field goal try, which was good. A penalty on the kick gave the Cardinals first and goal at the five. Three more plays netted minus one yard. A second field-goal attempt was good. Good work by the defense not allowing a TD. – Mike O’Hara

Even better: Matthew Stafford’s day was impressive enough with the four touchdowns and yet another fourth-quarter comeback on his resume.