Tag: Cardinals vs. Lions

Lions 20, Cardinals 13: Arizona can’t overcome halftime deficit

The Cardinals didn’t allow the Lions to score in the second half but Detroit’s defense was too much for Arizona in a 20-13 loss.

The Arizona Cardinals lost the Detroit Lions at home on Sunday 20-13, falling to 1-2 on the season. They struggled offensively after their first drive and allowed Detroit to move the ball easily in the first half. An unfortunate call led to a 14-point turnaround, and the defense shut the Lions out in the second half, but they couldn’t overcome Detroit’s tough defense, going 1-for-9 on third down and 0-for-2 on fourth down.

Here is how it went down.

Lions 7, Cardinals 0

The Lions received the opening kickoff and went 70 plays in nine plays. They only had one third down. David Montgomery rushed fro 39 yards on the drive, ending it was a one-yard touchdown to give the Lions the lead.

Cardinals 7, Lions 7

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The Cardinals answered with a touchdown of their own. Marvin Harrison Jr. hauled in his third touchdown reception of the season, this time a 10-yarder from Kyler Murray. Murray had a pair of runs for 34 yards and they overcame a holding penalty in the drive to tie the score.

Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold injured his knee on the drive.

Lions 13, Cardinals 7

The Lions took 13 plays on their next possession to 70 yards and score another touchdown, a five-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Jahmyr Gibbs was featured in that drive at running back, gaining 34 yards on nine carries. Kicker Jake Bates missed the extra point.

Mack Wilson sack forces a punt

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The Cardinals went three-and-out, but they got the ball back after Wilson sacked Jared Goff on third down. It was his first sack of the season.

A defensive touchdown that wasn’t

The Lions had a third-and-12, Goff was hit, the ball landed in Wilson’s arms and he ran for a touchdown. However, the officials blew the play dead, saying the two-minute warning arrived before the snap. Gibbs ran for 14 yards on the next play and picked up the first down.

Trickery! Lions 20, Cardinals 7

After the misfortune of losing a defensive touchdown to the two-minute warning, the Lions used some trickery to score a touchdown in the final minute of the first half. St. Brown caught a one-yard pass and then lateraled the ball to Gibbs, who went 20 yards for the touchdown.

End-of-half 42-yard FG: Lions 20, Cardinals 10

The Cardinals were able to pick up points at the end of the half. Aided by a 15-yard Detroit penalty, they went 46 yards in 29 seconds and Matt Prater nailed a 42-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to make it 20-10.

Murray picked off

On the opening drive of the second half, Murray there a deep pass to Harrison in the end zone. Kerby Joseph picked off the pass for a turnover. The Lions took over with a 10-point lead at their own 20.

Gardeck INT! Cardinals take over!

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The Cardinals forced a punt after Murray’s interception but went three-and out. The defense made a play, though. Dennis Gardeck picked off Goff and the Cardinals took over at Detroit’s 33-yard line.

Cards stopped on 4th down

Kyler Murray ran to the edge on fourth and less than a yard. Ruled originally as a first down, upon review, he did not reach the line to gain and they got no points after the takeaway when they were in field goal range.

The Lions took over at their own 24.

Injuries

Cardinals defensive lineman Justin Jones injured his triceps in the first half and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta injured his ankle on the Lions’ touchdown at the end of the half and was announced as questionable to return.

Cardinals get 4th-down stop

The Cardinals returned the favor at their own 34, stuffing Montgomery for no gain on fourth down, keeping the Lions from getting any points after their turnover on downs.

Another turnover on downs

Murray could not connect with McBride on a fourth-down throw with 11:12 left in the fourth quarter, giving the Lions that ball at the Arizona 48.

Lions 20, Cardinals 13

The Cardinals pulled within a touchdown, going 65 yards in nine plays with 3:48 to go and got a 45-yard field goal from Prater. Tight end McBride and Lions safety Brian Branch had a helmet-to-helmet collision that had both taken off the field to be examined.

Lions run clock out

On third-and-11, Goff connected with St. Brown to pick up a first down and take the game to the two-minute warning. After the Cardinals used their final timeout, Goff ran for one final first down before kneeling out the clock.

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Lions TE Sam LaPorta exits game vs. Cardinals with ankle injury

He got hurt on the Lions’ final first-half TD. He was announced as questionable to return.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered an ankle at the end of the first half against the Arizona Cardinals and had to exit the game.

In the third quarter, it was announced that LaPorta had an ankle injury and was questionable to return. He went down on the Jahmyr Gibbs 20-yard touchdown with 29 seconds left in the first half.

LaPorta had two receptions for 36 yards before exiting the game.

Cardinals defense struggles in 1st half vs. Lions

The Lions did anything they wanted offensively in the first half, building a 20-10 halftime lead over the Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals were unlucky at the end of the first half against the Detroit Lions when a potential defensive touchdown was blown dead when the game reached the two-minute warning before the Lions snapped the ball.

However, the Cardinals did little to slow the Detroit offense.

Detroit took a 20-10 lead into halftime. They gained 240 yards of offense. They rushed for 109 yards. Quarterback Jared Goff was a perfect 12-for-12 passing for 137 yards and two touchdowns, finishing the half with a “perfect” 158.3 passer rating.

The Cardinals did sack Goff once, forcing one punt, but they allowed Detroit to convert on five-of-six third downs.

They held the ball over 19 minutes of the first half.

Arizona will have to change that in the second half if they are going to keep up.

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Lions inactives: LB Alex Anzalone out vs. Cardinals; WR Amon-Ra St. Brown to play

A look at who would not dress for the Lions against the Cardinals in Week 3.

The Detroit Lions released their inactive list for their Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals 90 minutes before kickoff. They would be a little shorthanded defensively.

Linebacker Alex Anzalone, questionable for the game with a concussion, was deactivated and would miss the game.

Detroit Lions Week 3 inactive list

  • S Ifeatu Melifonwu
  • CB Ennis Rakestraw
  • LB Alex Anzalone
  • LB James Houston
  • OL Giovanni Manu
  • OL Colby Sorsdal
  • WR Isaiah Williams

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Cardinals inactives: Kelvin Beachum out, Greg Dortch to play vs. Lions

The Cardinals had to face the Lions with a third-string right tackle.

The Arizona Cardinals released their list of inactive players for their Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions 90 minutes before kickoff. As expected, receiver Greg Dortch, questionable for the game with a hamstring injury, was not on it. He would suit up and play.

However, starting right tackle Kelvin Beachum was deactivated. He suffered a hamstring injury during the week and was officially questionable for the game. The Cardinals elevated tackles Jackson Barton and Charlie Heck from the practice squad. One of them was set to start in his place.

Second-year defensive lineman Dante Stills, questionable for the game with a shoulder injury, was set to play, giving them all six D-linemen active and available to play.

These are the Cardinals’ inactive players in Week 3:

Arizona Cardinals Week 3 inactive list

  • OL Kelvin Beachum
  • CB Darren Hall
  • LB Jesse Luketa
  • LB Victor Dimukeje
  • OL Jon Gaines II
  • TE Travis Vokolek
  • WR Xavier Weaver

Hall, Luketa, Gaines, Vokolek and Weaver have all been inactive for three straight weeks. Dimukeje played in the first two games. The Cardinals likely expect to use more base defenses with three down linemen.

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NFL best bets: Anytime TD scorers in Cardinals-Lions

Some bets on anytime TD scores you should consider.

The Arizona Cardinals take on the Detroit Lions Sunday afternoon in Week 3. It could be a game with a few touchdowns between the two teams.

Who are the best bets for anytime touchdown scorers?

Here are my picks for the best bets, with odds coming from BetMGM Sportsbook.

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NFL best bets Week 3: Anytime TD scorers in Lions-Cardinals

Cardinals RB James Conner (-120)

He has scored a touchdown in seven straight games, dating back to last season. It’s not a great pick, but it should be easy money.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (+130)

He had two touchdowns last week and was targeted two other times in the end zone.

Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins (+700)

He scored last week and, with questions at right tackle, we should expect to see a lot of multiple tight end sets.

Detroit Defense/Special teams (+550)

Since the Cardinals might have a third-string right tackle trying to block Aidan Hutchinson, a strip sack that is picked up and returned for a touchdown isn’t a bad bet for the odds.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (+150)

It has been a while since we saw him rush for a touchdown. He had over 50 rushing yards in each of the last two games.

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What uniforms will the Cardinals, Lions wear in Week 3 battle?

It will be a cool black vs, white game at State Farm Stadium.

The Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions play each other in Week 3. What uniforms will they wear?

It will be a fire combo to see.

The Cardinals will wear their alternate black unis and black helmet. It is one of three times the Cardinals will wear them.

These unis are great to begin with.

Pair them with the ice whites the Lions will wear, and you have a very cool look on the field.

The two teams kick off at 1:25 p.m. Arizona time.

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4 key matchups to watch in Cardinals’ Week 3 game vs. Lions

Of the four key matchups, there is a premier battle of rookie first-round picks.

The Arizona Cardinals face the Detroit Lions at home at State Farm Stadium Sunday at 1:25 p.m. Arizona time. The Lions are favored in the game but both teams are 1-1 with their only wins coming against the L.A. Rams.

In this game, several matchups will be intriguing to watch.

Which matchups matter and will be fun to watch?

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Lions CB Terrion Arnold

Both are rookies. Both are first-round picks. Both have significant roles on their teams. Get your popcorn. Expect some fun!

Harrison, of course, had four catches for 130 yards and two scores last week against the Rams. Arnold has nine total tackles in two games but has not yet broken up a pass.

Cardinals RT ?? vs. Lions Aidan Hutchinson

Hutchinson has 5.5 sacks in two games and, including the end of last year’s regular season, has 10.5 in his last five. He had 4.5 alone in the Lions’ loss to Tampa Bay.

Kelvin Beachum would start but has a hamstring injury and is questionable to play. Jackson Barton and Charlie Heck were both elevated from the practice squad. Beachum seems unlikely to play, which likely means that it will be Barton, who has 13 career offensive snaps, will have the task of blocking Hutchinson.

Cardinals CBs Star Thomas, Sean Murphy-Bunting vs. Lions WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams

St. Brown had 11 catches last week against the Bucs. Williams has 200 receiving yards through two games. They will test the Cardinals’ cornerbacks.

Cardinals LBs Kyzir White, Mack Wilson vs. Lions RBs David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs

The Cardinals struggled against Buffalo’s James Cook. They completely shut down the Rams’ Kyren Williams. The Lions have a two-headed attack of Montgomery and Gibbs. Each has over 120 yards through two games.

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Greg Dortch expected to play vs. Lions

Dortch was officially questionable for the game with a hamstring injury.

The Arizona Cardinals entered Sunday with three players listed as questionable to play their Week 3 home game against the Detroit Lions. One of them is receiver Greg Dortch, their starting slot receiver.

However, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dortch will play.

Dortch suffered a hamstring injury late in the week. It doesn’t appear that it is serious.

Had he not been able to play, rookie Xavier Weaver likely would have replaced him in the lineup.

Starting right tackle Kelvin Beachum is also questionable with a hamstring injury, but since the Cardinal elevated two tackles from the practice squad, it seems likely that Beachum will sit out.

Second-year defensive lineman Dante Stills is questionable with a shoulder injury.

The Cardinals and Lions will release their inactive lists 90 minutes before kickoff.

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Expert picks for Cardinals-Lions in Week 3

Check out some expert picks for the Cardinals’ Week 3 game against the Lions.

The Arizona Cardinals hope they can pick up an upset win on Sunday over the Detroit Lions at home. Both teams are 1-1 but the Lions are favored.

The Cardinals likely will have a third-string right starting, which means that Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who already has 5.5 sacks this season, could have a big game.

What are the experts saying?

Below are some expert picks for the game.

Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals expert picks

Jess Root, Cards Wire

As much as I would like to think the Cardinals can pull off the upset and show they are better than advertised, Detroit’s run defense will keep them from playing from ahead. They go toe-to-toe with the Lions and come up short. Lions 30, Cardinals 24

Howard Balzer, Cards Wire

Consistency is the most important goal in the NFL, and that’s what the Cardinals will be striving for Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Just like it was important to put opening-week loss to the Buffalo Bills behind them, now they have to do the same thing Sunday and stack victories if they aim to reach their own expectations. It won’t be easy, albeit against a Lions team that lost at home to Tampa Bay last week and are on the road for the first time this season. There does seem to be something special being built within the Cardinals, and executing a plan against defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will be critical. Cardinals 23, Lions 21

Seth Cox, Rise Up See Red podcast

Lions 28, Cardinals 27

Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire

I think this is a “get-right” game for the Lions offense, which has moved the ball at will but fizzled badly in the red zone. I do think the Cardinals offense will be able to keep pace pretty well, but David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs et al are just a little too much. Lions 35, Cardinals 31

NFL Network panelists

Eight of 10 NFL Network experts pick the Lions, although only one believes it will be more than a one-score game.

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