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Patriots' goal-line stand proves key win over Cardinals

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The Patriots have had several moments this season when they haven't been able to make a big play when they've needed to in close games.

If they qualify for the playoffs, they may look back on their goal-line stand at the end of the first half of Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals as one of the plays that got them there.

Leading 10-7, Arizona appeared to add to its lead just before halftime when Kyler Murray connected with KeeSean Johnson for an apparent 8-yard touchdown. But a review showed Jason McCourty and Adam Butler dragged Johnson down before the ball crossed the goal line.