Lions at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 25, Detroit Lions 24 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Lions 24 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Cardinals 25 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJared Goff 220 yds passingJeremiyah Love 84 yds rushingSam LaPorta 84 yds receivingEllis Robinson IV 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 328 · 318Passing yards 220 · 159Rushing yards 108 · 159Completions 22/33 · 20/40Yards per carry 4.2 · 7.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 25-24, clinching a crucial victory that solidified their playoff positioning. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, battling for postseason momentum as the regular season drew to a close.
Jared Goff led the Lions' offense with 220 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. However, it was Carson Beck who made the most of his opportunities, tossing a key touchdown while Jeremiyah Love delivered an impressive performance on the ground, racking up 84 rushing yards for the Cardinals. Sam LaPorta was a bright spot for Detroit, accumulating 84 receiving yards, keeping the Lions competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Cardinals made significant contributions, with Kaleb Proctor dominating with 2.5 sacks, consistently pressuring Goff and disrupting the Lions' rhythm. The turning point came when Ellis Robinson IV intercepted a crucial pass late in the game, setting the stage for the Cardinals to seal their victory. The Lions fought hard but ultimately fell short, as Arizona's defense proved to be the deciding factor in this tightly contested matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 22/33 | 67% | 220 | 1 | 1 | 82.8 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 20/40 | 50% | 159 | 1 | 0 | 68.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 16 | 52 | 3.3 | — | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| LJ MartinHB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 38 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 42 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Sam LaPortaTE | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Duce RobinsonWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Trey McBrideTE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jelani ThurmanTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy RolderWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-HowardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jontez WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel BurkeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BurchLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah GlaskerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RobinsonDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 2 | 38 |