Detroit Lions defense struggles as team prepares for Arizona Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

The Detroit Lions are grappling with defensive issues, allowing nearly 32 points per game this season. During their most recent matchup, defensive lapses allowed the Carolina Panthers to score 21 unanswered points on three straight drives. The Lions' defense currently ranks among the bottom historically, raising concerns about potential improvements ahead of their upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. With a critical bye week approaching, the team needs to address its defensive strategy immediately to avoid deeper issues as the season progresses.
- •Lions allowed 31.8 points per game over the last four games.
- •Defense ranks among the worst in franchise history.
- •Lions face the Arizona Cardinals in their next matchup.
- •Team leadership questions remain about defensive improvements.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit’s defense comes face-to-face with its ugly past selves
"Allowing nearly 32 points per game, the Lions defense is entering a territory we thought it had ditched for good.
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