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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
CARDINALS SURVIVE LIONS SHOOTOUT IN WEEK 5 UPSET
Cardinals d. Lions 41-38 in Week 5.
by 📋 Y1 W5 DET @ AZ (38-41)
Cardinals came out swinging with 506 yards and found the end zone when it mattered most—converting that crucial fourth down while the Lions' defense couldn't generate consistent pressure with just one sack all night. Lions had their chances, moving the ball efficiently and protecting the quarterback with zero turnovers, but three red zone trips that didn't end in touchdowns is the difference between a statement win and going home empty—one thing: capitalize in the red zone, or lose the game.