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Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2026 Week 5

Detroit Lions defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 45–21. Review the final score, quarter-by-quarter scoring, team and player stats, key drives and highlights.

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Lions vs. Cardinals Game Details

Date, kickoff time, TV and streaming listing, venue and current game status.

Week 5 Final DET at ARI
Date
Kickoff
4:25 PM ET
TV / Stream
Fox
Venue
State Farm StadiumGlendale, AZ
Postgame video

Lions vs. Cardinals 2026 Game Highlights

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Completed game

Lions vs. Cardinals Final Score and Game Result

Detroit Lions defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 45–21.

DET record

Detroit Lions

3-2
ARI record

Arizona Cardinals

1-4
Quarter-by-quarter result

Lions vs. Cardinals Box Score by Quarter: 2026 Week 5

See how the scoring developed in every quarter before the 45–21 final.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
DET Detroit Lions02414745
ARI Arizona Cardinals707721
Top performers

Lions vs. Cardinals Player Stat Leaders

Compare the leading passers, rushers, receivers and defenders from the completed game.

Passing Yards
DET

Jared Goff

19/30, 271 YDS, 3 TD

ARI

Jacoby Brissett

29/47, 292 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

Rushing Yards
DET

Jahmyr Gibbs

25 CAR, 151 YDS, 2 TD

ARI

Jeremiyah Love

12 CAR, 22 YDS

Receiving Yards
DET

Sam LaPorta

5 REC, 88 YDS, 1 TD

ARI

Kendrick Bourne

5 REC, 70 YDS

Sacks
DET

DJ Wonnum

2

ARI

Budda Baker

1

Tackles
DET

Jack Campbell

11

ARI

Budda Baker

11

Game statistics

Lions vs. Cardinals Team Stats Comparison

Compare total offense, third downs, turnovers, red-zone performance, penalties and possession.

DETStatisticARI
241st Downs20
4-133rd down efficiency8-18
4-44th down efficiency2-3
412Total Yards327
249Passing271
163Rushing56
0Turnovers1
4-31Penalties5-45
4-4Red Zone (Made-Att)3-4
29:49Possession30:11
Every scoring play

Lions vs. Cardinals Scoring Summary and Touchdown Timeline

Follow each touchdown and field goal in chronological order, with the score after every play.

  1. Q15:06
    ARI

    Teagan Quitoriano 2 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland Kick)

    0–7
  2. Q212:22
    DET

    (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
  3. Q29:30
    DET

    Sam LaPorta 38 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)

    14–7
  4. Q24:50
    DET

    Jameson Williams 8 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)

    21–7
  5. Q20:53
    DET

    Jake Bates 46 Yd Field Goal

    24–7
  6. Q39:42
    DET

    Jameson Williams 39 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)

    31–7
  7. Q34:22
    ARI

    Teagan Quitoriano 13 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland Kick)

    31–14
  8. Q31:05
    DET

    Jared Goff 1 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)

    38–14
  9. Q45:03
    DET

    Jahmyr Gibbs 3 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)

    45–14
  10. Q42:11
    ARI

    Trey McBride 9 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland Kick)

    45–21
Individual statistics

Lions vs. Cardinals Player Box Score and Individual Stats

Open each category for passing, rushing, receiving, defensive and kicking statistics.

Passing Stats

Detroit Lions Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Jared Goff19/302719.0303-2262.9125.8

Arizona Cardinals Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Jacoby Brissett29/472926.2315-2832.091.8
Michael Wilson1/177.0000-0100.095.8
Rushing Stats

Detroit Lions Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jahmyr Gibbs251516.0222
Sione Vaki6111.806
Jared Goff111.011

Arizona Cardinals Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jeremiyah Love12221.808
Jacoby Brissett2199.5018
Bam Knight188.008
Tyler Allgeier372.303
Receiving Stats

Detroit Lions Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Sam LaPorta58817.61385
Amon-Ra St. Brown66911.503611
Jahmyr Gibbs55611.20236
Jameson Williams24723.52394
Brock Wright11111.00111
Isaac TeSlaa000.0002

Arizona Cardinals Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Kendrick Bourne57014.00238
Trey McBride9667.311110
Elijah Higgins35719.00383
Michael Wilson4307.50177
Reggie Virgil22914.50165
Jalen Brooks2168.0097
Teagan Quitoriano2157.52132
Tyler Allgeier294.5052
Jacoby Brissett177.0071
Jeremiyah Love000.0001
Defensive Stats

Detroit Lions Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Jack Campbell11500000
D.J. Reed7703100
Chuck Clark7600000
Roger McCreary6500600
Keith Abney II6500100
Derrick Barnes5311010
Malcolm Rodriguez430.50010
Sione Vaki4200000
Ennis Rakestraw Jr.4100000
DJ Wonnum2222030
Jalen Mills2100000
Derrick Moore2100010
Alim McNeill200.50120
Aidan Hutchinson200.50020
Skyler Gill-Howard200.50010
Trevor Nowaske2000000
Eric O'Neill1100000
Jimmy Rolder1100000
Khalil Dorsey1000000
Devin White1000000
Tay Martin1000000
Christian Izien1000000
Tyler Lacy0000010

Arizona Cardinals Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Budda Baker11611010
Mack Wilson Sr.7300000
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson6400000
Roy Lopez6312010
Denzel Burke6200000
Baron Browning4211010
Walter Nolen III4000000
Josh Sweat3200000
Dante Stills3201000
Max Melton3200100
L.J. Collier3100000
Cody Simon3100000
Art Green3100000
Jack Gibbens3000000
Darius Robinson2200020
Zaven Collins2100000
Eku Leota2100000
Simi Fehoko2000000
Jordan Burch2000000
Michael Wilson1100000
Blake Gillikin1000000
Elijah Higgins1000000
Kei'Trel Clark1000100
Kalen King1000000
Karson Sharar1000000
Wydett Williams Jr.0000100
Kicking Stats

Detroit Lions Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Jake Bates1/1100.0466/69

Arizona Cardinals Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Chad Ryland0/10.003/33
Game flow

Lions vs. Cardinals Win Probability and Momentum

The chart tracks the home team's estimated win probability from kickoff through the final play.

DET 100%Home win probabilityARI 0%
KickoffFinal
Possession by possession

Lions vs. Cardinals Drive Summary

Review each possession's result, plays, yards, elapsed time and field position.

Show all 23 drives
TeamResultPlaysYardsTimeStartEnd
DETPunt3 plays, -7 yards, 2:003-72:00DET 31DET 24
ARITouchdown14 plays, 73 yards, 7:5414737:54ARI 27DET 0
DETPunt3 plays, -3 yards, 1:343-31:34DET 26DET 23
ARIPunt3 plays, 3 yards, 1:38331:38ARI 18ARI 21
DETPunt3 plays, 1 yard, 1:33311:33ARI 43ARI 42
ARIPunt3 plays, -2 yards, 1:033-21:03ARI 13ARI 11
DETTouchdown7 plays, 54 yards, 1:567541:56DET 46ARI 0
ARIPunt3 plays, 3 yards, 1:31331:31ARI 26ARI 29
DETTouchdown4 plays, 47 yards, 1:214471:21ARI 47ARI 0
ARIPunt3 plays, 7 yards, 1:01371:01ARI 29ARI 36
DETTouchdown9 plays, 75 yards, 3:399753:39DET 25ARI 0
ARIPunt3 plays, 1 yard, 1:47311:47ARI 23ARI 24
DETField Goal8 plays, 35 yards, 2:108352:10DET 38ARI 27
ARIInterception6 plays, 14 yards, 0:536140:53ARI 28ARI 42
ARIMissed FG5 plays, 31 yards, 2:415312:41ARI 34DET 35
DETTouchdown5 plays, 57 yards, 2:375572:37DET 43ARI 0
ARITouchdown10 plays, 72 yards, 5:2010725:20ARI 28DET 0
DETTouchdown8 plays, 74 yards, 3:178743:17DET 26ARI 0
ARIDowns8 plays, 45 yards, 3:108453:10ARI 35DET 19
DETTouchdown13 plays, 79 yards, 7:5213797:52DET 21ARI 0
ARITouchdown13 plays, 78 yards, 2:5213782:52ARI 22DET 0
DETPunt3 plays, 5 yards, 1:50351:50DET 28DET 33
ARIEnd of Game1 play, 8 yards, 0:21180:21ARI 2ARI 2
Official game information

Lions vs. Cardinals Attendance, Playing Surface and Officials

Additional game-day information reported with the completed box score.

Attendance60,968

Reported crowd at State Farm Stadium.

Playing surfaceGrass

Surface listed for State Farm Stadium.

Game officials
  • Derick Bowers — Down Judge
  • Carl Cheffers — Referee
  • Martin Hankins — Back Judge
  • Nathan Jones — Field Judge
  • Dominique Pender — Side Judge
  • Derek Anderson — Umpire
  • Quentin Givens — Line Judge
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Kickoff time

What Time Does Lions vs. Cardinals Start?

The scheduled kickoff is 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

TV and streaming

What Channel Is Lions vs. Cardinals On?

The current TV / streaming listing is Fox. Availability can vary by market and provider; a TBD label means the assignment is not final.

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Stadium

Where Is Lions vs. Cardinals Being Played?

State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

Why this game matters

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When is Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals?

The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET.

What channel is Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals on?

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Where is Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals being played?

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ.

Is Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals a preseason game?

No. This game is listed as Regular season.

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