The Arizona Cardinals overcame a Ryan Williams fumble when Stephen Gostkowski missed a 42-yard field goal as they beat the New England Patriots 20-18.

The Cardinals had a -7.5 deficit in The Trench Counter, recording nine fewer first downs and having 142 fewer yards of total offense. The Patriots also had a +8 advantage in Total Rushes/Completions.

Kevin Colb went 15-for-27 for 140 yards and one touchdown to Andre Roberts, but the story was the ability of the Cardinals' defense to limit Tom Brady and the Patriots. Brady was 28-for-46 for 316 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Patriots lost Aaron Hernandez to an ankle injury in the first half and were unable to run the ball as effectively as they did in Week 1 against the Titans.

The Cardinals gave up three field goals to the Patriots as their defense bent, but only allowed one touchdown.