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Patriots Season Kicks Off With Narrow Win Against Cardinals

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Bob Oakes

September 12, 2016

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) scrambles against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

On the road — and with some key players out — the New England Patriots have begun the 2016 season with a narrow 23-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Interim quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 264 yards and had one touchdown in Sunday's game.

ESPN sportswriter Mike Reiss joined Morning Edition from Arizona to talk about the game and the new season.

This segment aired on September 12, 2016.

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