Jared Goff praises Lions' offensive surge against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Detroit Lions scored 45 points in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Jared Goff highlighted the victory's significance for offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, who previously worked with Arizona. Despite holding a substantial lead, the Lions continued to aggressively throw the ball late in the game. Goff acknowledged the emotional aspect of facing Petzing's former team but emphasized that such narratives are overstated. With 412 total yards and strong red-zone efficiency, the Lions improved their standing as one of the league's top offenses.
- •Lions score 45 points, defeating Cardinals 45-21.
- •Goff notes the emotional impact for coordinator Petzing.
- •Detroit posts 412 total yards and scores on all red-zone possessions.
- •Lions average 6.3 yards per play in the game.
- •Lions ranked fourth in points scored and sixth in yards entering Week 5.
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