Detroit
Lions
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FINAL
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Arizona
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Detroit Lions 35-7 in the opening game of the 2030 season. With both teams eager to set the tone for the year, the Cardinals showcased their dominance right from the start, solidifying their status as early contenders in the league.
Arizona's offense was led by quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who threw for 127 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating efficient playmaking throughout the match. Running back Jeremiyah Love was a force on the ground, racking up 135 rushing yards, while Dakorien Moore shined in the receiving game with 121 yards, proving to be a reliable target for Sellers.
Defensively, the Cardinals made their presence felt, with Nolan Smith Jr. notching a sack and Jevon Holland contributing with an interception. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Holland's interception shifted momentum, allowing the Cardinals to capitalize and extend their lead. Overall, Arizona’s balanced attack and strong defensive plays secured a decisive victory to kick off the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 10 | 8 | 80% | 127 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Manu Seumalo | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 96 | 1 | 1 | 73.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 135 | 10.4 | 48 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 59 | 5.9 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 18 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Abney II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Klay Wyms | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maverick Baranowski | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Heinecke | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graceson Littleton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Wilson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emanuel Drew | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xzavier McCleod | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smith ####### | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Mbakwe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ben Shrewsbury | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

