Glendale, Ariz. — The Detroit Lions shook off a slow start and rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 on Sunday at State Farm Stadium, improving to 3-2 heading into their Week 6 bye.
After punting on their first three possessions and falling behind 7-0, Detroit scored six touchdowns and a field goal on their next seven possessions. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, and Jahmyr Gibbs had 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Gibbs also chipped in five receptions for 56 yards. Jameson Williams caught touchdowns of 8 and 39 yards for his first multi-touchdown receiving game. Sam LaPorta had a 38-yard touchdown catch and finished with 88 receiving yards on five catches.
Detroit scored three touchdowns on fourth down. The Lions defense forced five Cardinals three-and-outs in the first half after allowing an opening-drive score. Jake Bates remained perfect kicking field goals and extra points this season.
Arizona dropped to 1-4 and has lost nine straight home games. Detroit next gets a bye before returning after the Week 6 break.
