Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are in desperation mode as they entertain the New England Patriots on Monday night at Glendale, Ariz.
The Cardinals (4-8) sit three games behind the NFC's final playoff spot with five contests remaining, and only the Chicago Bears have fewer victories in the conference. Coming off its bye, Arizona has lost two straight games and six of its past eight.
The Patriots (6-6) also have lost two straight games and are experiencing issues of their own.
New England is on the outside of the playoff chase, sitting one game behind the New York Jets and Los Angles Chargers for the final AFC wild-card spot.