Detroit
Lions
7-4
11
FINAL
20
Arizona
Cardinals
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 16 clash, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 20-11, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With just one game remaining in the regular season, every win counts, and the Cardinals seized the moment to maintain their momentum heading into the postseason.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Carson Beck, who threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was a key target, racking up 87 receiving yards and making several critical catches that helped sustain drives. Despite a modest rushing performance from Jeremiyah Love, who managed 38 yards, the Cardinals' passing game proved to be the difference maker.
Defensively, the Lions struggled to contain Beck and the Cardinals' aerial attack, while Detroit's Aidan Hutchinson was a standout with two sacks, attempting to disrupt Beck's rhythm. However, the game's turning point came in the second half when the Cardinals scored a pivotal touchdown that extended their lead, forcing the Lions to play catch-up. Despite a solid effort from Lions linebacker Troy Andersen, who registered six tackles and an interception, Arizona's defense held firm when it mattered most, securing a vital victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 249 | 2 | 1 | 127.6 |
| Haynes King | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 168 | 1 | 2 | 54.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 38 | 2.2 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 3 | 0.3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 87 | 87.0 | 50 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 49 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 8 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 49 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 34 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Holiday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Manuel | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Ford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

