Detroit
Lions
0-4
77
FINAL
53
Arizona
Cardinals
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane offensive showdown, the Detroit Lions defeated the Arizona Cardinals 77-53 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for supremacy in the conference, this game showcased explosive plays and relentless scoring, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the playoff race.
Jahmyr Gibbs was the standout performer for Detroit, racking up an impressive 336 rushing yards, a feat that not only fueled the Lions’ offense but also set the tone for the game. Meanwhile, Justin Fields of the Cardinals kept the pressure on with a remarkable performance, throwing for 276 yards and five touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Lions' relentless ground attack. Trey McBride also shone for Arizona, contributing 116 receiving yards to his team's cause.
The defensive efforts were crucial, with Jack Campbell making his mark for Detroit by recording four total tackles and snagging an interception, which helped shift momentum back in favor of the Lions. The turning point came late in the first half when Campbell's interception halted a promising Cardinals drive, allowing Detroit to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Zaven Collins added to Arizona's defensive efforts with two sacks, but the Lions' offensive firepower proved too daunting to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 276 | 5 | 1 | 123.1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 183 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 19 | 336 | 17.7 | 26 | 7 | 78 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 11 | 155 | 14.1 | 12 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 150 | 11.5 | 22 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tip Reiman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 42 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 52 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 17 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tip Reiman | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wydett Williams Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

