Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals
· National Football LeagueLions have had lots of recent success vs. Cards, but this version of Arizona looks much better
Looking at recent history, the Arizona Cardinals have usually provided that opportunity.
The Lions (1-1) go on the road for the first time this season to face the Cardinals (1-1) on Sunday. Detroit has a 4-0-1 record against Arizona since 2017 while Goff has an 8-1 mark against the franchise going back to his time with the Rams.
Detroit hasn't lost back-to-back games since the first half of the 2022 season. Goff said that's no accident.
“I do think it’s part of our identity and part of who we are," Goff said. “It starts with (Lions coach) Dan (Campbell) and hopefully trickles down through all the leaders and the captains, but we do respond.”
This version of the Cardinals might make that task difficult. Arizona is coming off one of its best games in years, beating the Rams 41-10. Quarterback Kyler Murray threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns while rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught two of those touchdown passes.
“They’re physical up front and they play good, they play well together, they play hard,” Campbell said. "So, this is going to be an outstanding test for us and they’re playing good football right now.”
The lopsided win has the Cardinals dealing with an unfamiliar situation — success.
Arizona's win was dominant in all phases and there were really no glaring holes on offense, defense or special teams. James Conner ran for 122 yards, Dennis Gardeck had a three-sack game to lead the defense and Matt Prater had a 57-yard field goal.
Pretty impressive for a team that's finished 4-13 in each of the past two seasons.
“You can’t be hungover off the success that we just had," Murray said. "This league is any given Sunday, and we understand that. It is the same thing as last week. We got beat last week. How we respond? You flush it. This week it doesn’t matter. You had a great game, it doesn’t matter. We have to go out there and do it again.”
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said he's confident his team isn't satisfied with one good performance.
“We have really mature and serious people in our locker room,” Gannon said. “It’s easy to turn the page when they turn on the tape of Detroit. They know it’s a week-to-week league.”
“One of my goals since I got into the league was to break that record,” said Hutchinson, a former Michigan star selected No. 2 overall in 2022. “If I have the opportunity this year, great.
“Honestly, I’ll always think it’s realistic.”
“It goes back to practice and the guys being prepared,” Murray said. "Obviously, we’re coached well. Understanding what the defense could bring, possibly bring and try to do us, and just executing the third down game plan. Sometimes with my legs, being able to create, that’s a big part of staying on the field. I think it’s demoralizing for defenses when you can continue to have long drives and stay on the field.”
“We were much more efficient moving the football 20 to 20,” Campbell said.
“How about that?” Gannon said. “That’s kind of cool. I don’t know if I’ve ever been around a guy with 150 starts. He played well.”
The Cardinals will need Beachum to play well for at least the next three weeks. Williams went on injured reserve with a knee injury and will miss at least the next three games.
How can I watch Lions vs. Cardinals?
- TV Channel: Lions at Cardinals 2021-22 NFL, week 3 is broadcasted nationally on FOX and NFL Sunday Ticket.
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Statistics
DET | ARI | |
---|---|---|
21.0 | Points Per Game | 34.5 |
421.5 | Total Yards | 391.5 |
270.5 | Yards Passing | 214.0 |
151.0 | Yards Rushing | 177.5 |
20.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 22.0 |
327.5 | Yards Allowed | 315.5 |
251.0 | Pass Yards Allowed | 224.0 |
76.5 | Rush Yards Allowed | 91.5 |
Arizona Cardinals Injuries
NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
---|---|---|
Kelvin Beachum, OT | Questionable | Sep 19 |
Dante Stills, DT | Questionable | Sep 18 |
Jonah Williams, OT | Injured Reserve | Sep 11 |
Elijah Jones, CB | Injured Reserve | Aug 29 |
Christian Jones, OT | Injured Reserve | Aug 28 |
Detroit Lions Injuries
NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
---|---|---|
Alex Anzalone, LB | Questionable | Sep 19 |
Isaiah Williams, WR | Questionable | Sep 18 |
Terrion Arnold, CB | Questionable | Sep 18 |
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB | Questionable | Sep 18 |
Graham Glasgow, G | Questionable | Sep 18 |
Game Information
Location: Glendale, AZ - 94°
Capacity:
2024 NFC West Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | T | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle | 0 | 40 | 49 | 0 | 1.000 | 2 |
Arizona | 1 | 44 | 69 | 0 | .500 | 1 |
San Francisco | 1 | 42 | 49 | 0 | .500 | 1 |
Los Angeles | 2 | 67 | 30 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
Lions Last 5
Date | OPP | Result |
---|---|---|
@ NYG | L 14-3 | |
@ KC | W 24-23 | |
vs PIT | W 24-17 | |
vs LAR | W 26-20 OT | |
vs TB | L 20-16 |
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