This week could have complicated by having a new holder after punter Blake Gillikin suffered a foot injury last week against the Seahawks and was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Holding Sunday was new punter Michael Palardy, who was elevated from the practice squad.

“I’m happy,” the former Patriots kicker said after he booted three field goals and converted three extra-point attempts to help the Cardinals dump New England, 30-17, Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium. “Happy to be here,” he added, speaking over the loud bass coming out of the speakers in the home locker room.