Detroit
Lions
0-5
13
FINAL
27
Arizona
Cardinals
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial matchup for both teams, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Detroit Lions 27-13 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Cardinals solidified their position in the standings while the Lions struggled to find their rhythm.
Kevin Jennings led the charge for Arizona, throwing for 183 yards and a touchdown, while Trey Benson dominated on the ground with 98 rushing yards. Marvin Harrison Jr. provided a reliable target, racking up 74 receiving yards that helped keep the chains moving. The Cardinals' offense showcased balance and efficiency, crucial for their victory.
Defensively, the Cardinals were a force to be reckoned with, led by Josh Sweat, who recorded nine total tackles, consistently stifling the Lions' attempts to mount a comeback. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Cardinals' defense forced a critical turnover, setting up a pivotal touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. Despite Derrick Moore's impressive two sacks for Detroit, the Cardinals' defensive unit proved too formidable, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 183 | 1 | 0 | 95.1 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 41 | 18 | 44% | 158 | 1 | 0 | 62.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 54 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 10 | 24 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 10 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tip Reiman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tip Reiman | TE | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Hasley | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Gotti | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 39 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 43 |

