Detroit
Lions
2-2
40
FINAL
37
Arizona
Cardinals
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 40-37. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their playoff aspirations in the early season, making this contest a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Deshaun Watson put on a dazzling performance for the Cardinals, throwing for 320 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm strength and precision. Jeremiyah Love not only excelled on the ground with 89 rushing yards but also shined as a receiver, racking up an impressive 148 yards through the air. Together, they formed a potent offensive duo that kept the Lions' defense on its toes throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Jack Campbell led the Lions with four total tackles, while Vita Vea contributed with a key sack that disrupted Arizona's rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Lions defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover on downs that allowed Detroit to maintain their slim lead and seal the victory. This defensive stand proved pivotal in a contest marked by explosive offensive fireworks.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 320 | 4 | 1 | 131.1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 266 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 19 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 53 | 4.1 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 8 | 148 | 18.5 | 79 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 53 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 49 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 59 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 41 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | โ | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Billings | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

