Lions at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 37, Detroit Lions 34 · War Room
Final Score
Lions 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Cardinals 37 4 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPTaylen Green 432 yds passingAshton Jeanty 171 yds rushingBrian Thomas Jr 226 yds receivingJared Verse 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 476 · 402Passing yards 394 · 231Rushing yards 82 · 171Completions 30/39 · 12/19Yards per carry 11.7 · 11.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 37-34. This victory not only boosts the Cardinals' confidence but also keeps them competitive in the tightly contested NFC. With both teams seeking a critical win, the stakes couldn't have been higher.
Detroit's Taylen Green showcased his arm strength and precision, throwing for an impressive 432 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Arizona’s Ashton Jeanty dominated on the ground, racking up 171 rushing yards, which was pivotal in keeping the Lions' defense on their heels. Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as a standout receiver for Detroit, accumulating 226 receiving yards and adding to the offensive fireworks.
On the defensive side, the Cardinals made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jared Verse was a force in the backfield, recording three sacks that disrupted Detroit's rhythm, while Tremaine Edmunds led the team with six tackles, consistently making stops. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Aidan Hutchinson intercepted a critical pass, setting up the Cardinals' game-winning drive and sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 30/39 | 77% | 432 | 3 | 2 | 116.6 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Jalen HurtsQB | 12/19 | 63% | 243 | 2 | 0 | 141.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 15 | 171 | 11.4 | 92 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 12 | 226 | 18.8 | 70 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 10 | 102 | 10.2 | 70 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 23 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | — | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 49 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 7 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TJ ParkerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Jared VerseREDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor RappSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Braden MannP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic ZvadaK | 2/2 | 4 | 45 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Will ReichardK | 3/3 | 4 | 44 |