Arizona
Cardinals
0-2
17
FINAL
48
Detroit
Lions
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions overwhelmed the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 48-17 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. The Lions aimed to maintain their momentum, and with this victory, they solidify their position as a team to watch in the league.
Jared Goff was the standout on offense, throwing for 252 yards and three touchdowns, making him the engine that drove the Lions’ high-scoring attack. His precision and poise in the pocket were instrumental, as he connected with multiple receivers, showcasing the depth of Detroit's offensive arsenal. Meanwhile, Jeremiyah Love led the Cardinals' ground game with 115 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Lions' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Aidan Hutchinson's 1.5 sacks helped put pressure on the Cardinals' offense, while Roger McCreary's interception stifled a potential scoring drive. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Lions forced a turnover that led to a quick touchdown, extending their lead and effectively putting the game out of reach for Arizona.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 37 | 30 | 81% | 252 | 3 | 0 | 122.0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 172 | 1 | 2 | 51.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 18 | 115 | 6.4 | 46 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 17 | 91 | 5.4 | 25 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 52 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | FB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martel Hight | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 47 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 |

