Lions at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 33, Detroit Lions 30 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Lions 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Cardinals 33 4 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPJaxson Dart 245 yds passingWayne Knight 81 yds rushingBrian Thomas Jr 84 yds receivingSauce Gardner 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 286 · 363Passing yards 245 · 214Rushing yards 41 · 149Completions 22/28 · 15/25Yards per carry 2.4 · 7.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 33-30, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams fought hard, but the Cardinals ultimately emerged victorious in a game that showcased their resilience and determination.
Jaxson Dart led the Lions' offensive effort, throwing for 245 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a formidable presence in the pocket. Meanwhile, Wayne Knight paced the Cardinals' ground game with 81 rushing yards, providing crucial balance to the offense. Brian Thomas Jr. also made his mark for Detroit, racking up 84 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Lions' scoring drives.
Defensively, the Lions struggled to contain the Cardinals' key plays, but Sauce Gardner stood out with five total tackles, helping to limit big gains. The turning point of the game came in the fourth quarter when the Cardinals capitalized on a critical turnover, allowing them to regain momentum and secure the win. Despite a strong offensive performance from Dart and his receivers, the Lions couldn't overcome the miscues that ultimately sealed their fate.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 22/28 | 79% | 245 | 3 | 0 | 138.8 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 15/25 | 60% | 226 | 1 | 0 | 103.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justice HaynesHB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam CookHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron DickeyHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Wayne KnightHB | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| C.J. BaxterHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake WatsonHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 43 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 46 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 21 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| KJ DuffWR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 40 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Rocky BearsTE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 13 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Sauce GardnerCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Baron BrowningWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle LouisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri WashingtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio HumphreyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty OkadaFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 3 | 40 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason MyersK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |