Final – Detroit Lions 30, Arizona Cardinals 12
Fourth quarter
2:41 – The Arizona Cardinals’ journey begins on its own 29
Colt McCoy entered the game. 3rd and 5th – McCoy to Kirk stirs the chains before warning for two minutes.
4:40 – Detroit Lions campaign starts at 45 in Arizona
Josh Reynolds secures the side kick. It’s third and eighth after a pair of runs followed by Arizona’s timeouts. The Cardinals have one left with 4:30 on the clock. The entry of the defensive pass moves the chains. Lions knock rocks and milk the clock. Riley Patterson will attempt a 45-yard field goal—it’s fine. 30 Lions, Cardinals 12
7:48 am – Arizona Cardinals lead on their own
Murray with a pair of quick glances to move the chains. Another pressure from Charles Harris, another play in the coverage of Amani Orwar. The second and tenth Edmunds move the chains, and the third and fourth – another short look that moves the chains. Lots of time goes out of the clock down 21 points for the Cardinals.
Third and 10th at the 26-yard line at Detroit with 4:46 left – Christian Kirk catches touchdown. Black stopped trying two points to make it Lions 27, Cardinals 12
11:37 – Detroit Lions engine starts on its own 30
Craig Reynolds crossed the 100-yard mark for the day, and the Lions are already moving toward the midfield. He has two campaigns for 21 yards after Goff went down to open this series. The third and fourth search for Igwebuike is not going anywhere. Black will jump.
13:10 – Arizona Cardinals’ engine starts on its own 31
It is the third and tenth after two incomplete passes. Reeves didn’t touch Maiben in the second blitz down to force the ball out. Will called Harris to pass the interception in third, moving the chains and attacking to midfield. Third and 6 – throw. Fourth and Sixth – Murray sewed one on the sidelines but judged it incomplete.
Lions open first and 10 at the 31-yard line in Arizona
Second-and-19 After a pending call, the offense is returned to the 40-yard line. Sailing one hollow, it was almost intercepted. Third and 19. Riley Patterson’s shot into the field goal, 47 yards, which is good. 27 lions, cardinals 6
Third quarter
3:54 – Detroit Lions engine starts on its own 25
Craig Reynolds rotates the contact for 6 yards to open the action. 3rd & 4th – Goff stands strong in the pocket and hits Josh Reynolds for the first time. The roughness of passers-by, again, stirs the chains.
Goff runs off and hits Josh Reynolds for 8 yards from a peek. near the end of the quarter. Reynolds spins from the first hit, and moves the strings to finish the quarter.
8:05 – Arizona Cardinals campaign starts on its own 17
Zach Ertz opens with a 20-yard catch. Third and ninth after a beautiful opening throw, Murray is on the run, letting one fly and AJ Green underneath. That was a wild play, 19 yards throwing to finish. It’s a third again after a deep shot hit the ground for Kirk. AJ Green with a shaky trajectory, then makes a handful of defenders make mistakes. It’s a first and a target at the 10-yard line. He’s third and on target at the 11-yard line after Murray took a shot from the midsection. Gentle pressure on the throw and Erts can’t handle it. Matt Prater is good in a nutshell. Lions 24, Cardinals 6
8:15 p.m. – Detroit Lions campaign begins at 6 in Arizona
Joffe for Jason Cabinda. The linebacker was spacious in flats, easy work. Lions 24, Cardinals 3
8:49 – Arizona Cardinals lead solo start 44
Not so fast! Amani Urwari intercepts the dive, taking it back all the way to the 6-yard line.
11:22 – Detroit Lions engine starts on its own 25
Third and 1 for the Lions after another strong run through tackles by Craig Reynolds. Running backwards moves those chains. Welp. Godwin Igwebuike loses yet another confusion, and Kalif Raymond walks into the locker room holding his left arm.
15:00 – Arizona Cardinals cruise starts on their own 25
Jame Conner hops on two defenders on his way to 22 yards to open the inning. Murray hits Christian Kirk for the first time, and the Cardinals come out hot. Connors drives the strings third and one, and the Cardinals have him in the Detroit 41-yard streak.
Chase Edmunds’ turn, with a jogger back from the storied reserve breaking some maneuvers and weaving through the traffic. 1st and 10th on the 18-yard line hastily inside the red. The third and third after another nice rundown by Charles Harris – Cardinals cast with a fade for a reason. Good Matt Prater kick. 17 Black Cardinals 3
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First Half – Detroit Lions 17, Arizona Cardinals 0
Halftime Analysis: Amon-Ra St. Brown sets the record for the Lions, helps build a stunning 17-0 lead against the Cardinals
Second Quarter
: 19 – Arizona Cardinals engine starts on its own 25
This is the half.
1:59 – The Detroit Lions campaign starts on its own 3
Reynolds stuffed, Cardinals calls timeouts. Detroit started with the ball, so Arizona realized if they could stop and put some balls on the board before the first half. Jared Goff says not so fast, and stands in the pocket and finds Reynolds to move the chains. Add the roughing for the fairway and he has the black at the 34-yard line.
Jared Goff treats passers-by with consecutive roughness, this time in pain. The defensive line in his legs collapsed. First and tenth on the 37-yard streak in Arizona, Tim Boyle is in the game. Goff returned after one of the kidnappers got lost. Unfinished for Saint Brown on the sidelines. 3rd and 9th – Goff takes another hit, complete for Saint Brown a short distance from the sticks. St. Brown adds another catch from the bottom to his fourth and short position.
Jared Goff by Josh Reynolds. black landing. Goff misses one play after taking back-to-back shootouts. Driving ends with a relegation to Reynolds. Lions 17, Cardinals 0
6:13 – Arizona Cardinals campaign starts on its own 39
Kyler Murray finally looks like Kyler Murray. He dodged the pressure long enough to make Christian Kirk open up a ground for 24 yards. Murray moves those chains again, hitting Rondell Moore for 10 yards. Connor’s beautiful screen makes her the number one and target on the Detroit 6-yard line.
The third goal after a short look at Moore, then one for Kirk. The ball is on the 3-yard line – incomplete coverage, nice, gentle pressure. AJ Parker breaks fourth appearance and goal, and, stunned, the Lions are playing some good football.
7:40 – Detroit Lions engine starts on its own 20
Black called for a false start, this start on Taylor Decker. 1st and 15th. Reynolds is stuffed behind the goal line, he’s 2nd and 18th. Gauff’s pass knocks him to the ground. Three and 18 – not much on Reynolds’ check. Three is out.
11:10 – Arizona Cardinals engine starts on its own 25
It’s the first and the 15th after a false start. Jalen Reeves Maypin, again in the lineup, hits a pass down at the line. Third and 1 after a 14-yard pass to a tight end Zach Ertz. Conner stirs the chains. Arizona’s first descent from the game. Third and another short for Murray and the Cardinals. Black does not allow much in the form of room to breathe, which keeps the quarterback in motion. Charles Harris with another hunt bag. Harris plays a glowing soccer ball.
LB Alex Anzalone, shoulder, questionable for a comeback.
13:16 – Detroit Lions engine starts on its own 26
Craig Reynolds continues to run aggressively, making good readings to bounce off the outside. It’s the third and second after running a pair of hot hand. The fourth and short position will be near the midline. A false start spoils the fourth-order play. Tough break.
14:53 – Arizona Cardinals campaign starts on its own 25
Murray Passage Sails. James Conner runs for 5 yards, and is third and fifth. Charles Harris continues to wreak havoc, another sack. Three more are for the cardinals. Harris burns.
The second and fourth Lions open at the 37-yard line in Arizona
Jared Goff with beautiful play in the pocket. Climb up to him to avoid pressure and single-handedly hit Amon-Ra St. Brown to touch 37 yards. Hats off to some of these offensive play designs. 10 Black Cardinals 0
The Lions advanced 3-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Cardinals performed three offensive plays.
First Quarter
3:42 – Detroit Lions engine starts on its own 7
Isaiah Simmons nearly intercepted Goff on the first shot. Reynolds runs 5 yards, which puts him in third and fifth, which is more manageable. Igwebuike alone on the trailing trail, takes 15 yards for a new set of touchdowns. It’s another 3rd and 5th design – the styling in the 3rd and 5th races was a thing of beauty, and a great job for Goff and the line to sell briefly the other way. Another nice run by Reynolds.
6:09 am – Arizona Cardinals campaign begins at Detroit .40
The Cardinals take back the kick to the side. 3rd and 4th – The Cardinals jumped, making it 3rd and 9th. Defense is throughout the play, causing Rondell Moore to fall on the line. Cardinals for Pant. Charles Harris is all over Moore, and he’s been getting his hands on pressure on those three and the coins, too.
14:55 – Detroit Lions campaign starts on its own 18
Jared Goff being pressured from every angle, was sent off by Jordan Phillips for a loss of 4 yards. Not a great start. Craig Reynolds with a practice squad starter, running 10 yards to make it third and fourth — moves Gauff to St. Brown’s chainstays by an inch. Friendly place.
Saint Brown with another catch, breaking the team’s rookie record for receptions in the season. His 59th highest mark hit Jahid Best in 2010. Reynolds runs first again, 7 yards on the play. He’s running hard again, and he’s proving hard to get into the grass.
Cute fake action game makes Calif Raymond open on the crossbar, down again. Isaiah Simmons down after the first pass to Raymond. It looks like he got down to the floor and took Matt Nelson’s weight.
1st and 10th at the 45-yard line at Arizona—Reynolds reaches the gut for 6 yards, with the Lions using some movement in heavy formation. Goff hits Raymond outside, just enough for the first down with a quick wide kick on the touchline. Fake action game, and hits Geoff Reynolds, who goes to the ground and gets back on his feet for extra yardage. 1st and 10th on the 21-yard line – 3-yard loss on the run. St. Brown got a chance, then Gave’s pass for a short third. It’s fourth and third on the 14-yard streak at Arizona—game delay, and that’s where Riley Patterson comes in. it is good. Black 3, Cardinals 0
Detroit Lions get the ball first.
before the match
Lions inactives: S Tracy Walker, RB D’Andre Swift, EDGE Julian Okwara, G Jonah Jackson, T Will Holden, QB David Blough, WR Trinity Benson
Inactive Cardinals: RB Eno Benjamin, DL Zach Kerr, CB Breon Borders, QB Trace McSorely
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DETROIT – The Detroit Lions (1-11-1) face a tough test against the NFC’s Western-leading Arizona Cardinals (10-3) in their 15th week of work at Ford Field.
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2021 team stats:
two Offensive standings: Lions 31 | Cardinals 16
two Defensive standings: Lions 31 | Fourth Cardinals
Net Yardage Per Pass attempt: Lions 5.3 (31st) | Cardinals 7.3 (third)
Rush yards per attempt: Lions 4.6 (VII) | Cardinals 4.0 (23)
Points per game: Black 16.4 (30) | Cardinals 28.2 (fifth)
Points allowed in each game: Black 27.2 (29) | Cardinals 19.5 (fourth)
Net yards per pass attempt: Lions 7.4 (32) | Cardinals 5.7 (fourth)
Allowed lunge yards per attempt: Lion 4.3 (14) | Cardinals 4.7 (28)
Takeaway: black 14 | Cardinals 23