The New England Patriots return to the scene of Super Bowl 49 for tonight's 2016 season opener - Sun Devil Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Pats fans will never forget the Malcolm Butler last minute interception to beat Seattle in that Super Bowl.

What will fans remember about tonight's game against the Arizona Cardinals?

Probably the fact that this will be the first game Tom Brady sits because of that suspension and Jimmy Garoppolo gets the keys to the car. And, no TE Rob Gronkowski because of a hamstring injury.

The Arizona Cardinals are considered one of the favorites to make it to this year's Super Bowl after going 13-3 a year ago.

Take a look at some of the numbers from last year...

TALE OF THE TAPE

2015 REGULAR SEASONNEW ENGLANDARIZONA
Record12-413-3
Divisional Standings1st1st
Total Yards Gained5,9916,533
Total Offense (Rank)374.4 (6)408.3 (1)
Rush Offense87.8 (30)119.8 (8)
Pass Offense286.7 (5)288.5 (2)
Points Per Game29.0 (3)30.5 (2)
Touchdowns Scored5258
Third Down Conversion Pct.40.947.0
Team Passer Rating101.9100.9
Total Yards Allowed5,4315,147
Total Defense (Rank)339.4 (9)321.7 (5)
Rush Defense98.8 (9)91.3 (6)
Pass Defense240.7 (17)230.4 (8)
Points Allowed/Game19.7 (10)19.6 (7t)
Touchdowns Allowed3634
Third Down Defense (Pct.)37.335.7
Field Goals Made/Attempted33/3628/31
Possession Avg.30:0832:04
Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost38/22527/159
Sacks Made/Yards49/35836/270
Passing TD/Int. (Off.)36/735/13
Passing TD/Int. (Def.)24/1224/19
Penalties Against/Yards96/85994/758
Punts/Avg.74/45.461/42.2
Takeaway/Giveaway Ratio+7 (5t)+9 (4)

NOTE: Sports Radio 92.9 The Ticket has live coverage of the Patriots. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:30pm...NFL coverage on The Ticket begins at 1pm with the NY Jets vs Cincinnati game...In the meantime, how about a little Glen Campbell and his famous tune 'By The Time I Get To Phoenix'.

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