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Lions vs. Cardinals: Week 5 Showdown!
12 Oct
Summary
- Lions lost to Carolina Panthers 32-26 in Week 4.
- Cardinals lost to New York Giants 36-24 last week.
- Detroit leads the all-time series 36-28-6 against Arizona.
The Detroit Lions will clash with the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday, October 11th, in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET and will be broadcast locally on Fox, with streaming options available on NFL+.
Detroit enters the matchup with a 2-2 record after a recent 32-26 defeat to the Carolina Panthers. In that game, Jared Goff passed for 412 yards and a touchdown, but the team struggled defensively. The Cardinals, now 1-3, are on a three-game losing streak following a 36-24 loss to the New York Giants. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw for 166 yards and two scores but was intercepted three times.
Historically, the Lions have a strong record against the Cardinals, leading the series 36-28-6 since 1930. Detroit has won three consecutive meetings and five of the last six. The Lions are currently 5.5-point favorites to win this upcoming game in Glendale, Arizona.
