Detroit
Lions
2-2
42
FINAL
63
Arizona
Cardinals
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Arizona Cardinals triumphed over the Detroit Lions with a final score of 63-42, marking a pivotal moment in the Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Cardinals' confidence but also showcases their offensive firepower as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Joe Milton, who put on an impressive display with 623 passing yards and a remarkable eight touchdown passes. His favorite target, Ja'Kobi Lane, was equally dominant, racking up 217 receiving yards, making crucial catches that propelled the Cardinals' offense. On the ground, Jahmyr Gibbs shined for Detroit, rushing for 204 yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Cardinals' aerial assault.
Defensively, the Cardinals had a significant impact on the game, highlighted by Kitan Crawford's two interceptions that shifted momentum in Arizona's favor. Walter Nolen III also contributed with two sacks, applying pressure that disrupted the Lions' rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Milton connected with Lane for a 75-yard touchdown, swinging the momentum decisively towards Arizona and setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 623 | 8 | 2 | 119.0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 30 | 12 | 40% | 278 | 2 | 3 | 56.6 |
| Joshua Dobbs | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 19 | 204 | 10.7 | 30 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 7 | 217 | 31.0 | 94 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 204 | 40.8 | 121 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 15 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 52 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 34 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 21 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 |

