Overview
- Detroit turned a slow start into a commanding halftime lead by scoring on four straight drives in the second quarter to make it 24-7.
- Quarterback Jared Goff was 11-of-19 for 142 yards and threw two fourth-down touchdown passes, a 38-yard strike to Sam LaPorta and an 8-yard pass to Jameson Williams.
- Running back Jahmyr Gibbs had 64 rushing yards on 12 carries and 48 receiving yards on four catches at halftime and scored a 1-yard touchdown that tied a franchise-age touchdown mark.
- Detroit’s defense forced five consecutive three-and-outs in the first half while Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett cooled, finishing the half 9-of-21 for 89 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
- Linebacker Devin White was carted off and is listed as questionable with a forearm issue while returner Tom Kennedy is questionable with a knee concern, leaving Detroit’s second-half availability uncertain.