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Cardinals Collapse: Lions Dominate in 45-21 Blowout
12 Oct
Summary
- Cardinals defense allowed 412 yards and 45 points.
- Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
- Arizona's offense managed only 11 yards on four drives.
Sunday's game saw the Arizona Cardinals fall to a 45-21 defeat against the Detroit Lions, a result that highlighted significant defensive struggles. The Lions, under former offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, scored on nearly every possession after a slow start. Arizona's defense conceded 271 passing yards and 151 rushing yards to Jahmyr Gibbs, who added two touchdowns. The Cardinals' offense also faltered, producing only 11 yards across four drives following their opening touchdown.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 29 of 47 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns, but accuracy issues plagued his performance early on. The game also marked the beginning of the post-Marvin Harrison Jr. era for the Cardinals, with the receiver traded to the Houston Texans. Head coach Mike LaFleur faces mounting pressure as the organization records its 40th loss under GM Monti Ossenfort, signaling potential significant changes.
