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November, 2014

Justin Bethel makes key play, but not without some controversy and confusion

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

It may not be the play that saved the game, but it definitely made sure the game didn't turn.

The Cardinals, who struggled on offense for most of the afternoon, drove all the way to the Detroit 36 before stalling. Leading 14-6, the decision was made to bring Drew Butler in for the punt, hoping to pin the Lions near their goal line. The strategy looked like it may have worked, as Justin Bethel was able to grab the ball just before it reached the end zone.

Dallas Cowboys K Dan Bailey suffers the second blocked field goal of his career (via Justin Bethel)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) blocks a field goal attempt from Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey (5) during the first half of play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, November 2, 2014. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) blocks a field goal attempt from Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey (5) during the first half of play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, November 2, 2014. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)

Aiming to cut the Cowboys’ deficit to one point, Dan Bailey watched Arizona’s Justin Bethel block a 35-yard field goal attempt and preserve the Cardinals’ 14-10 lead. The ball bounced into the hands of the Arizona’s speedy cornerback Patrick Peterson. Peterson took off and ran 60 yards before being tackled at the Cowboys’ 19-yard line by tight end Jason Witten.