Detroit
Lions
1-1
52
FINAL
56
Arizona
Cardinals
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling contest that showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 56-52 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both squads were eager to secure a crucial victory, but it was the Cardinals who ultimately emerged victorious in a nail-biter.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Carson Beck, who threw for an impressive 368 yards and connected for six touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and poise under pressure. On the receiving end, Ian Strong was a standout performer, racking up 205 yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions put on a show of his own, rushing for an astounding 293 yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win for Detroit.
The defensive plays were pivotal in determining the outcome, as Budda Baker anchored the Cardinals' defense with four total tackles, while Zaven Collins added a crucial sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when the Cardinals' defense held strong, preventing the Lions from completing a potential game-winning drive. With both teams showcasing their offensive talents, it was Arizona's timely defensive stands that ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 368 | 6 | 1 | 131.6 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 23 | 20 | 87% | 185 | 3 | 2 | 103.5 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 19 | 293 | 15.4 | 33 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 182 | 11.4 | 27 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Strong | WR | 5 | 205 | 41.0 | 39 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 41 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 31 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 39 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Deuce Alexander | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | โ | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Waymond Jordan | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Watts | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boubacar Traore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 53 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |

