The Arizona Cardinals took a 10-0 lead in the first quarter over the New England Patriots and got help from right tackle Jonah Williams. He saved them from a turnover and, by so doing, scored a touchdown.
On the Cardinals’ second drive of the game, they reached the red zone. On second-and-three from the eight-yard line, receiver Greg Dortch was given a rushing attempt. He gained six yards, but Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings knocked the ball out, forcing a fumble. The ball was kicked toward the back of the end zone, where Williams cleanly recovered it before rolling out of bounds.
Here is the play:
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— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 15, 2024
Had the ball gone out the back of the end zone, rather than a touchdown, it would have been a turnover and touchback.
Thanks to the clean recovery by Williams, they picked up a two-score first-quarter lead.
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