Arizona
Cardinals
2-5
27
FINAL
19
Detroit
Lions
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought battle in Week 8 of the 2027 season, the Arizona Cardinals emerged victorious, defeating the Detroit Lions 27-19. This matchup was crucial as both teams sought to solidify their playoff positioning, making the win all the more significant for Arizona.
Joe Milton led the charge for the Cardinals, throwing for 289 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 96 rushing yards, while Nick Marsh was a standout receiver, accumulating 108 yards through the air. This trio of offensive stars was instrumental in keeping the Lions' defense on its heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Myles Murphy made a notable impact for the Cardinals, notching 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Lions' offensive rhythm. Despite a strong performance from Detroit's Dan Jackson, who tallied nine total tackles, the Cardinals' defense managed to hold off a late-game surge from the Lions. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Murphy's pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing Arizona to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 42 | 32 | 76% | 289 | 2 | 0 | 110.1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 151 | 1 | 0 | 83.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 96 | 7.4 | 50 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 51 | 3.4 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Marsh | WR | 12 | 108 | 9.0 | 34 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 52 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Jackson | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Judon | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Mathews Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 50 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 50 |

