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Detroit Lions face Arizona Cardinals amid offensive line injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Detroit Lions face Arizona Cardinals amid offensive line injuries

Summary

The Detroit Lions prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals on October 8, 2026, amid significant injuries to Arizona's offensive line. Starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is out for the season due to a torn left biceps, and starting right guard Isaiah Adams is likely unavailable due to an ankle injury. This situation presents an opportunity for Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to exploit a weakened offensive line, as he may go up against rookie Jayden Williams at left tackle. Both teams are struggling, with Detroit looking to improve after a poor performance against Carolina, while Arizona seeks to overcome a three-game losing streak.

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Status Watch

•Paris Johnson Jr. is out for the season with a torn left biceps.
•Isaiah Adams is likely out with an ankle injury against Detroit.
•Aidan Hutchinson could face inexperienced blocking from Arizona.
•Detroit is looking to rebound from a 36-24 loss to Carolina.
•Both teams enter the matchup struggling with defensive issues.

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2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Aidan Hutchinson Gets Dream Matchup After Cardinals Injury Disaster

What they're saying

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The Detroit Lions catch a major break before facing Arizona as Paris Johnson Jr. is lost for the season and Isaiah Adams is likely out.
— Yahoo Sports

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