A change in the Patriots’ sub packages stood out, with CB Ras-I Dowling replaced by CB Sterling Moore in the nickel. One line of thinking was the that Dowling (6-1, 210) would be a good matchup against the size of Larry Fitzgerald (6-3, 218), but the Patriots had more confidence in Moore (5-10, 200) joining top cornerbacks Kyle Arrington (5-10, 195) and Devin McCourty (5-10, 195) in the sub. Arrington moved into the slot, and given the way the Cardinals moved Fitzgerald around, every cornerback matched up against him at one point or another, usually with safety help over the top. Fitzgerald finished with 1 catch for 4 yards, which meant it was a job well done by the defense.