With the New England Patriots taking on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12, defensive tackle Lawrence Guy and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley made a big stop defensively, just before the end of the first half.
With the Cardinals draining down the clock towards the end of the second quarter, they called a running play at the one-yard line on a fourth-and-goal with one second left in the game. Had they scored, it would have given Arizona a 17-7 advantage. Instead, Guy clogged the middle and Bentley made the tackle, stuffing running back Kenyan Drake. With the clock winding down, the Cardinals were not able to get off another play.
Lawrence Guy remains one of the most underrated Defensive Lineman in the NFL. His ability to handle double teams and combo blocks has stood out for years now, and is the difference on this goalline stand right before the half. Allowed Bentley to unblocked in the B gap. #GoPats pic.twitter.com/wizCtfvG03
— Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) November 29, 2020
Hell of a stand from the Patriots, most impressively, stopping Drake on fourth and goal to end the half. Great work by Lawrence Guy, Ja'Whaun Bentley, and Akeem Spence, among others. Keeps this a 10-7 game with Arizona getting the ball to start the second half.
— Bobby Krivitsky (@BobbyKrivitsky) November 29, 2020
Lawrence Guy is such a good football player.
— Bernd Buchmasser (@BerndBuchmasser) November 29, 2020
Lawrence Guy just keeps making plays.
— Packers FTW (@PackersForTheWn) November 29, 2020
With the Cardinals receiving the ball to open the second half, that stop may loom large. It gives New England a fighting chance to get back into the game.
