- Q1 5:06TDARITeagan Quitoriano 2 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland Kick)0–7
- Q2 12:22TDDET(No Huddle) J.Gibbs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-H.Hatten, Holder-J.Fox.7–7
- Q2 9:30TDDETSam LaPorta 38 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)14–7
- Q2 4:50TDDETJameson Williams 8 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)21–7
- Q2 0:53FGDETJake Bates 46 Yd Field Goal24–7
- Q3 9:42TDDETJameson Williams 39 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)31–7
- Q3 4:22TDARITeagan Quitoriano 13 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland Kick)31–14
- Q3 1:05TDDETJared Goff 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)38–14
- Q4 5:03TDDETJahmyr Gibbs 3 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)45–14
- Q4 2:11TDARITrey McBride 9 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland Kick)45–21
Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals — 2026-10-11 Game Analysis
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Recap
On October 11, 2026, the Detroit Lions defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Jared Goff completed 19 of 30 passes for 279 yards with three touchdowns and added a 1-yard rushing score after the Lions scored on seven straight possessions.
Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 151 yards with touchdowns of 3 and 1 yards, and Jameson Williams caught scoring passes of 8 and 39 yards for his first multi-touchdown receiving game. Sam LaPorta had a 38-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-1 conversion that sparked a 24-point second quarter.
Detroit converted three fourth-down attempts and Roger McCreary had six passes defended. Jacoby Brissett passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns for Arizona, which traded Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston during the first quarter and fell to 1-4 with a ninth straight home loss.
The Lions improved to 3-2 heading into a bye after Dan Campbell pushed an aggressive game plan that included a fourth-and-3 conversion to LaPorta before Gibbs' 1-yard touchdown run ignited a 24-point second quarter.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Detroit Lions | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 24 | 20 |
| Total yards | 412 | 327 |
| Net passing yards | 249 | 271 |
| Rushing yards | 163 | 56 |
| Yards per play | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-13 | 8-18 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 4-4 | 2-3 |
| Red-zone conversions | 4-4 | 3-4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 4-31 | 5-45 |
| Time of possession | 29:49 | 30:11 |
Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals — NFL Game Analysis
Detroit Lions defeated Arizona Cardinals 45–21, a 24-point margin. Detroit Lions led in total offense, 412 to 327. Detroit Lions led in rushing yards, 163 to 56. Detroit Lions committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Detroit Lions converted 4 of 13 third downs; Arizona Cardinals converted 8 of 18.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
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Detroit Lions
Passing
- #16Jared Goff
Rushing
- #0Jahmyr Gibbs
- #33Sione Vaki
- #16Jared Goff
Receiving
- #87Sam LaPorta
- #14Amon-Ra St. Brown
- #0Jahmyr Gibbs
- #1Jameson Williams
- #89Brock Wright
- #18Isaac TeSlaa
Defense
- #46Jack Campbell
- #4D.J. Reed
- #36Chuck Clark
- #21Roger McCreary
- #6Keith Abney II
- #55Derrick Barnes
- #44Malcolm Rodriguez
- #33Sione Vaki
- #2Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
- #98DJ Wonnum
- #27Jalen Mills
- #8Derrick Moore
- #54Alim McNeill
- #97Aidan Hutchinson
- #50Skyler Gill-Howard
- #53Trevor Nowaske
- #66Eric O'Neill
- #41Jimmy Rolder
- #30Khalil Dorsey
- #45Devin White
- #17Tay Martin
- #5Christian Izien
- #93Tyler Lacy
Arizona Cardinals
Passing
- #7Jacoby Brissett
- #14Michael Wilson
Rushing
- #4Jeremiyah Love
- #7Jacoby Brissett
- #20Bam Knight
- #22Tyler Allgeier
Receiving
- #17Kendrick Bourne
- #85Trey McBride
- #84Elijah Higgins
- #14Michael Wilson
- #82Reggie Virgil
- #86Jalen Brooks
- #47Teagan Quitoriano
- #22Tyler Allgeier
- #7Jacoby Brissett
- #4Jeremiyah Love
Defense
- #3Budda Baker
- #1Mack Wilson Sr.
- #42Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
- #51Roy Lopez
- #29Denzel Burke
- #5Baron Browning
- #97Walter Nolen III
- #10Josh Sweat
- #55Dante Stills
- #16Max Melton
- #91L.J. Collier
- #0Cody Simon
- #23Art Green
- #50Jack Gibbens
- #56Darius Robinson
- #25Zaven Collins
- #54Eku Leota
- #80Simi Fehoko
- #52Jordan Burch
- #14Michael Wilson
- #12Blake Gillikin
- #84Elijah Higgins
- #13Kei'Trel Clark
- #35Kalen King
- #43Karson Sharar
- #31Wydett Williams Jr.