Detroit
Lions
2-2
45
FINAL
41
Arizona
Cardinals
2-1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 45-41. The game was crucial for both teams, as they sought to solidify their positions in the playoff race early in the season. It was a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Detroit's offense was led by quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays under pressure. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 236 rushing yards, proving to be the backbone of the Lions' offensive strategy. On the other side, the Cardinals saw standout performances from Dont'e Thornton Jr., who accounted for 101 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Detroit's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Lions made key contributions that proved pivotal in the outcome of the game. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson led the team with four total tackles, while Andrew Van Ginkel registered a sack, helping to disrupt the Cardinals' rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jalen Thompson of the Cardinals intercepted a pass, giving Arizona hope, but ultimately, Detroit's defense held firm to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 20 | 12 | 252 | 3 | 2 | 104.1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 11 | 243 | 3 | 0 | 110.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 25 | 236 | 9.4 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 18 | 115 | 6.4 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 36 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 58 |

