The New England Patriots are desperate for a win.
The Pats (6-6) enter tonight's "Monday Night Football" matchup with the Arizona Cardinals just outside the top seven in the AFC, with the 7-6 LA Chargers occupying that final playoff spot. A victory tonight against the struggling Cards (4-8) would catapult the Patriots into a tie with the Chargers and the New York Jets with just four weeks left in the regular season — with New England holding the tiebreakers over those teams.
Heading into tonight's game, the Pats have lost their last two contests and have hardly looked like a postseason-worthy team during that stretch. However, the only thing that matters is the record, and tonight's game against a Cardinals team that is also trying to stave off a three-game losing skid is as good an opportunity that's going to present itself this late in the campaign.
Yet despite the slim margins, Pats head coach Bell Belichick isn't feeling the extra pressure.
"Yeah, I don't know. Try to play your best every week." Belichick said when asked if there's more urgency to win after losing the week before. "Day after the game, put that game behind you and move on to the next team. I don't know what else you'd do."
Here's more info about the game, plus everything to know about how to watch "Monday Night Football."
Who plays on "Monday Night Football" this week?
- Matchup: Patriots vs. Cardinals
- Location: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
The Patriots lead the all-time series, 8-7-0.
What time is the Patriots vs. Cardinals game tonight?
- Date: Monday, December 12
- Kickoff time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff time is standard for Monday night games.
How to watch "Monday Night Football" in Canada: TV, live stream
- Live stream: DAZN
Patriots vs. Cardinals — like every NFL game during the 2022 season — is available on DAZN Canada.
DAZN Canada is the only place to watch NFL Game Pass, with access to every regular-season NFL game (including Monday, Thursday, Sunday afternoon via NFL Sunday Ticket, and Sunday night games) and every playoff matchup. Each game is available live and on demand.
DAZN Canada is also where NFL fans can watch RedZone — every touchdown, every game, every Sunday.
The "Monday Night Football" game between the Patriots and Cardinals is also available on TSN 1/4.
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