Cardinals struggle in lopsided loss to Lions in Arizona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

On October 11, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals suffered a 45-21 defeat at home against the Detroit Lions. The game started competitively, but the Cardinals' defense failed to contain Lions quarterback Jared Goff and running back Jahmyr Gibbs, allowing 412 total yards. Arizona's offense, playing without receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., was unable to sustain drives, resulting in poor performance from quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The loss marks the Cardinals' ongoing struggles under new head coach Mike LaFleur and general manager Monti Ossenfort, raising questions about potential changes within the organization.
- •Cardinals allow 412 total yards to the Lions.
- •Goff throws for 271 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Gibbs runs for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Brissett completes 29 of 47 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Arizona has now lost 40 games under GM Monti Ossenfort.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals’ Woes Reach New Low in Blowout Loss to Lions
"For about six drives, Sunday’s game between the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions looked like it was shaping into a defensive battle. And then, it crumbled into blowout territory —...
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