Detroit
Lions
10-7
23
FINAL
42
Arizona
Cardinals
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Detroit Lions with a commanding final score of 42-23, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. This victory not only showcased Arizona's offensive prowess but also highlighted their resilience in a high-stakes postseason clash.
The Cardinals' offense was led by LaNorris Sellers, who threw for four touchdown passes, effectively orchestrating the scoring onslaught. Jeremiyah Love was a force on the ground, racking up 167 rushing yards, while Dakorien Moore emerged as a reliable target, accumulating 110 receiving yards. Despite a strong performance from Jared Goff, who passed for 260 yards for Detroit, the Lions struggled to keep pace with Arizona's explosive plays.
Arizona's defense played a crucial role in the game, with standout performances from Dre Greenlaw, who recorded four total tackles, and Nolan Smith Jr., who notched 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Cardinals. This crucial defensive stop allowed Arizona to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Morris | RG | 34 | 21 | 62% | 260 | 1 | 1 | 82.9 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 256 | 4 | 0 | 148.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 19 | 167 | 8.8 | 34 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 33 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Morris | RG | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 24 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 60 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 36 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 21 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Eric Reece | CB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Javier Feliz | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Dyson | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maverick Baranowski | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diondre Sharpe | LT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smith ####### | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adrian Wilson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Gilliam | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oumar Diomande | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Mbakwe | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Heinecke | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| Ben Shrewsbury | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

