Detroit
Lions
0-4
58
FINAL
39
Arizona
Cardinals
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane offensive showdown, the Detroit Lions topped the Arizona Cardinals 58-39 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to bolster their playoff hopes, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious with a dominant performance.
Leading the charge for Detroit was quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for four touchdown passes, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Meanwhile, running back Jahmyr Gibbs delivered a record-setting performance, racking up an astonishing 336 rushing yards, a feat that kept the Cardinals' defense on its heels. For Arizona, Taylen Green put up solid numbers with 256 passing yards and connected with Marvin Harrison Jr. for 129 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Detroit's relentless offense.
Defensively, the Lions made their mark with Joey Bosa's two sacks, which helped disrupt Arizona's rhythm at critical moments. The turning point came midway through the third quarter when Detroit's defense forced a crucial turnover that led to a quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Cardinals. As the Lions continue to build momentum, they proved that their offensive firepower, combined with timely defensive plays, can lead them to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 18 | 11 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 123.6 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 17 | 14 | 176 | 4 | 0 | 149.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 28 | 336 | 12.0 | 4 | 71 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 155 | 17.2 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 129 | 64.5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 43 |

