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GONZALEZ BOUNCES BACK WITH GAME-WINNER
Gonzalez missed his third field goal in a span of four attempts in the first quarter, but made up for it with plenty of ensuing chances.
He hit from 23, 22, 20 and the crucial 31-yarder for the win. Andy Lee didn’t punt in the game but the Cardinals made him active to be the holder after Gonzalez missed two of his three field goal attempts last week following a 9-for-9 start.
Gonzalez was happy to finish off the win but hopes he isn’t needed for so many short field goals moving forward.
“I try to make the most of the opportunities that present themselves to me,” Gonzalez said. “But the offense is moving the ball fantastic. Once we learn to finish in the red zone it’s going to go a long way. We’re going to be a dangerous team.”
DAVID JOHNSON, TRAMAINE BROCK DEALING WITH INJURIES
Running back David Johnson suffered a back injury in the first half but couldn’t pinpoint when it occurred. He returned to the game and finished with 17 carries for 91 yards and three catches for 65 yards.
He said the back injury should not affect him after some rest on Monday.
Cornerback Tramaine Brock left the game briefly with a knee injury in the second half. He returned, but then hurt his shoulder and didn't play the rest of the way. Rookie safeties Deionte and Jalen Thompson played in tandem with Brock out, which moved safety Budda Baker to nickelback.
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