Lions, Cardinals Both Trying to Shake Early Season Problems when They Meet in the Desert
Detroit’s defense is allowing 31.8 points per game, while Arizona has dropped three straight and is trying to steady its season, coaches said.
- The Detroit Lions travel to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 4:25 EDT, with Detroit favored by 5 1/2 points.
- Detroit's defense, led by embattled coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, allows a league-high 423.8 yards per game after the Lions lost to the Carolina Panthers 32-26 last weekend.
- Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett has thrown at least one touchdown pass in all 16 starts despite a 36-24 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday.
- Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has 578 catches, nearing the record for most receptions in a player's first six seasons; running back Jahmyr Gibbs seeks rebound after 46 rushing yards last week.
- Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur maintains defensive issues stem from execution failures rather than systemwide collapse, while Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing returns to Arizona where he previously served under coach Jonathan Gannon.
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