Cardinals at Lions
Arizona Cardinals 20, Detroit Lions 10 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Cardinals 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Lions 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPDoug Coleman 188 yds passingJeremiyah Love 86 yds rushingJameson Williams 67 yds receivingKaleb Proctor 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 301 · 207Passing yards 185 · 160Rushing yards 116 · 47Completions 20/24 · 14/24Yards per carry 5.5 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9d ago
In a compelling season opener, the Arizona Cardinals secured a 20-10 victory over the Detroit Lions, setting the tone for their 2027 campaign. Both teams sought to establish momentum early in the year, but it was the Cardinals who ultimately emerged victorious on the road.
Arizona's offense was led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for one touchdown and helped orchestrate a balanced attack. Jeremiyah Love was a standout on the ground, racking up 86 rushing yards and providing the Cardinals with vital offensive support. Meanwhile, Doug Coleman of the Lions put up respectable numbers with 188 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Arizona's efficiency.
The Cardinals' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Will Johnson leading the charge with five total tackles. Kaleb Proctor was particularly disruptive, recording two sacks that stifled the Lions' offensive rhythm at key moments. The turning point came when Proctor's pressure led to a pivotal turnover, allowing Arizona to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 19/24 | 79% | 185 | 1 | 1 | 95.3 |
| Eric ChavezWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Lions | ||||||
| Doug ColemanQB | 14/24 | 58% | 188 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 16 | 86 | 5.4 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Eric ChavezWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Doug ColemanQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tucker LarsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Trey McBrideTE | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eric ChavezWR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jeff RossWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Kendrick HodgeCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey SlyeK | 2/2 | 2 | 47 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 1 | 19 |