Detroit
Lions
1-3
32
FINAL
29
Arizona
Cardinals
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 32-29, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams vying for crucial conference positioning, every play mattered in this tightly contested battle.
Will Levis led the Cardinals' offense, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his top target, Trey McBride, who racked up an impressive 124 receiving yards. On the other side, Jahmyr Gibbs was the driving force for the Lions, carrying the ball for 89 yards, complementing their aerial attack and keeping the chains moving when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Lions made key stops, with Aidan Hutchinson recording two sacks that disrupted the Cardinals' rhythm, while Brian Branch tallied six tackles to anchor the unit. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Melton's interception provided the Lions with the momentum needed to secure the victory, solidifying their position as a contender in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 304 | 3 | 0 | 139.5 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 210 | 3 | 1 | 119.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 89 | 5.9 | 41 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 18 | 67 | 3.7 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 8 | 124 | 15.5 | 63 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 53 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 25 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cory Trice Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Billings | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

