Detroit
Lions
1-3
23
FINAL
28
Arizona
Cardinals
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 28-23. This victory keeps the Cardinals in the hunt for a playoff spot as the season progresses, while the Lions look to regroup after a hard-fought battle.
Arizona's offense was led by quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Michael Wilson emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 185 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs was a standout for the Lions, rushing for 98 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Cardinals made key plays when it mattered most. Budda Baker recorded a game-high eight tackles, providing stability on the backend, while Zaven Collins added pressure with a sack, disrupting the Lions' rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Arizona's defense stopped Detroit on a critical fourth down, sealing the victory and allowing the Cardinals to celebrate at home.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 35 | 20 | 297 | 2 | 0 | 104.1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 29 | 18 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 78.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 98 | 8.2 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 19 | 89 | 4.7 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 15 | 75 | 5.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 8 | 185 | 23.1 | 2 | 67 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

