Detroit
Lions
2-2
37
FINAL
9
Arizona
Cardinals
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Detroit Lions dominated the Arizona Cardinals, securing a 37-9 victory that solidifies their playoff aspirations. The Lions showcased their strength on both sides of the ball, leaving the Cardinals struggling to find their rhythm throughout the contest.
Trevor Lawrence led the Lions' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns while effectively managing the game. Jahmyr Gibbs was a standout on the ground, racking up 129 rushing yards and consistently finding openings in the Cardinals' defense. Michael Wilson kept the Cardinals' hopes alive with 84 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Detroit's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Aidan Hutchinson wreaking havoc on the Cardinals' backfield, recording an impressive 3.5 sacks. The game-changing moment came when Ennis Rakestraw Jr. intercepted Carson Beck, shifting momentum firmly in the Lions' favor. With a commanding performance, Detroit's defense not only stifled Arizona's scoring opportunities but also created crucial turnovers that sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 40 | 17 | 191 | 0 | 3 | 26.1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 27 | 17 | 171 | 2 | 0 | 105.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 129 | 11.7 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 105 | 6.6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 7 | 8 | 1.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | WILL | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolla DOLLA | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 54 |
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 55 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

