Detroit
Lions
11-2
42
FINAL
10
Arizona
Cardinals
4-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Arizona Cardinals 42-10 in Week 15 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Lions secured a crucial victory, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for 257 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the charge. Alec Pierce also made a significant impact, racking up 105 receiving yards, providing Stroud with a reliable target throughout the game. The Lions’ offense was relentless, finding the end zone repeatedly and leaving the Cardinals struggling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Lions were equally impressive, with Maxwell Hairston recording nine total tackles and an interception, demonstrating his ability to make plays when it mattered most. Malachi Lawrence added to the pressure with two sacks, disrupting Arizona's offensive rhythm. The game’s turning point came early in the second half when a critical interception by Hairston halted a potential Cardinals drive, allowing the Lions to extend their lead and effectively seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 40 | 26 | 257 | 4 | 0 | 116.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 42 | 21 | 200 | 0 | 1 | 53.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 33 | 2.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 14 | 24 | 1.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bojangle McCracken | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Hettsfield | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Jenkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeod | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

