Judging Wentz, Prescott, Garoppolo after first career starts
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Tom Brady posts headline summing up Patriots' win in his absence
Tom Brady spread the news about the New England Patriots' season-opening win via a Facebook post Sunday night.
Unsung work from Cameron Fleming at LT, while Marcus Cannon slips up at RT
Cameron Fleming did a nice job stepping in at left tackle for the injured Nate Solder, but right tackle Marcus Cannon had a couple of key miscues.
Golic credits Patriots' role players for win (1:32)
Rewarding Patriots' victory a strong reflection on Bill Belichick
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In temporary role, Garoppolo shows off lasting talent
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No more element of unknown on what Patriots have with Jimmy Garoppolo
Making his first career regular-season start, Jimmy Garoppolo played an efficient, poised game in helping lead the Patriots to a 23-21 victory.
Garoppolo clutch in victory over Cardinals (0:45)
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Post-game report takes you behind the scenes as Jimmy Garoppolo walks out with a game ball that "meant a lot" as it was a moment of "sheer joy" in the locker room, according to one teammate.
Arians admits Pats outplayed the Cards (0:35)
Garoppolo: 'It's a good start to the season' (0:37)
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Jimmy Garoppolo was presented a game ball in the locker room after his first career NFL victory. One teammate described the scene as "pure joy."
Patriots hold off Cardinals on road without Brady (1:14)
Patriots' D never gave up (0:40)
Jimmy Garoppolo helps Patriots beat Cardinals 23-21
Jimmy Garoppolo, starting in place of suspended Tom Brady, threw for 264 yards and a touchdown, leading the depleted Patriots to a 23-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night.
Brown's clutch catch for naught as Catanzaro misses winning FG (0:43)
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots are always prepared to play regardless of the depth chart. That's a credit to Bill Belichick, the coaching staff and the players. Game planning and practice habits. Building a winning culture doesn't happen by accident.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Jimmy Garoppolo delivered an impressive performance in his first career regular-season start, leading the Patriots to a 23-21 victory that included some clutch throws in the fourth quarter on the drive that put New England ahead. While it took a missed 47-yard field goal by Chandler Catanzaro with less than a minute to play to seal the result, Garoppolo's solid performance was going to be a top storyline regardless. He finished 24 of 33 for 264 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
Jimmy Garoppolo played solid football tonight. Gets the ball out quick, showed good movement in the pocket and made smart decisions. He can run this system. And produce.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots beat Cardinals 23-21 on Sunday Night Football. The ViewFromVegas is they did it as 9-point underdogs & +330 on the money line as the line steamed from Arizona -6 to -9 today. Chandler Catanzaro missed a potential game-winning field goal for the Cardinals that also would have put the game over the betting total of 44.5.
Blount drags the Cardinals' defense for the TD (0:24)
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MLB: 2016 AL East Standings
NFL: 2016 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 23 | 21 |
| New York | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 22 | 23 |
| Buffalo | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 7 | 13 |
| Miami | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 10 | 12 |
NCAAF: 2016 ACC - Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Wake Forest | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Boston College | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Syracuse | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Clemson | -- | 2-0 |
| Florida State | -- | 2-0 |
| NC State | -- | 1-1 |