Source: FOX Sports
Summary
The Detroit Lions host the Arizona Cardinals on October 11, 2026, at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals are 1-3 after a 36-24 loss to the Giants on October 4. The Lions lost 32-26 at Carolina the same day. Detroit’s passing game ranks third in the NFL at 287.3 yards per game. Arizona’s passing game ranks 22nd at 194.3 yards per game. The Lions are 5.5-point favorites with a total of 53.5.
Our Reading
This one felt recognizable early.
Jared Goff is throwing for 287.3 yards per game, no interceptions. Arizona’s defense is giving up 31.8 points per game.
Sam LaPorta is catching passes, and Jacoby Brissett is throwing them, but not always cleanly.
The Lions have a plus-3 turnover margin. The Cardinals have a plus-3 turnover margin too.
The game will be a shootout, and the defense that holds up longest will win.
Author: Evan Null
Game Preview
The Detroit Lions face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. ET. The game will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals are 1-3 after a 36-24 loss to the Giants on October 4. The Lions lost 32-26 at Carolina the same day.
Passing Game Stats
Detroit’s passing game ranks third in the NFL at 287.3 yards per game. The Lions have allowed 127 points through four games, 31.8 per game. Arizona’s passing game ranks 22nd at 194.3 yards per game. The Cardinals have allowed 117 points through four games, 29.3 per game.
Line and Odds
The Lions are 5.5-point favorites over the Cardinals, with a total of 53.5 and a moneyline of -253 for the Lions and +208 for the Cardinals.
Jared Goff and Sam LaPorta
Jared Goff is the reason for Detroit’s strong passing game, with 1,214 yards and nine touchdowns without an interception through four games. He threw for 412 yards on 32-of-52 passing in the 32-26 loss at Carolina on October 4. Sam LaPorta has 228 yards and two touchdowns on 22 catches in four games.
Arizona’s Offense and Defense
Arizona has allowed 117 points through four games, 29.3 per game. Jacoby Brissett has 818 passing yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions. Trey McBride has 33 catches for 242 yards and two touchdowns. Arizona’s turnover margin is plus-3, tied for fourth in the NFL.
