Cardinals’ Woes Reach New Low in Blowout Loss to Lions
For about six drives, Sunday’s game between the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions looked like it was shaping into a defensive battle. And then, it crumbled into blowout territory —...
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals suffered a disastrous 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals' offense struggled throughout the game, failing to run the ball effectively and producing only 11 yards and no points in the final three scoring drives. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed only 29 of 47 passes, failing to find consistent accuracy.
The Lions' former offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, led the team to a dominant performance, converting all four of their fourth-down attempts and scoring touchdowns on two of them. The Cardinals' defense was overwhelmed, allowing a total of 412 offensive yards and 271 yards and three touchdowns through the air. This performance marked the worst defensive showing of the year for Arizona, with 24 points surrendered in the second quarter alone.
The Cardinals' offense provided little support, with Jeremiyah Love limited to just 12 carries for 22 yards. Head coach Mike LaFleur, who is in his first season, will likely face significant pressure to make substantial changes, as this marks Monti Ossenfort's 40th loss as general manager and Brissett's 15th loss in 17 starts.
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