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Lions visit Cardinals in Week 5 as both teams seek defensive answers
The Detroit Lions visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct.
11, for an NFL Week 5 game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Detroit is 2-2, and Arizona is 1-3 after losing three straight games following its season-opening win.
Both teams have struggled on defense, allowing at least 24 points in every Lions game and at least 30 in each of Arizona’s three losses.
The Lions average 29.8 points per game, and quarterback Jared Goff has thrown nine touchdown passes without an interception.
Arizona has offensive threats including tight end Trey McBride and rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.
The teams’ defensive problems could make for a high-scoring game, though the published betting lines differ on the point spread.
The game is scheduled to start at 4:25 p.m.
ET and will air on FOX.
The Detroit Lions visit the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 5 game on Sunday, Oct. 11, with kickoff set for 4:25 p.m. ET.
Both teams have struggled defensively, with Detroit allowing 31.8 points per game and Arizona allowing 29.3.
Detroit is 2-2 and averages 29.8 points per game, while Arizona is 1-3 after losing three straight.
The betting total is 54.5 points, and both previews expect the offenses to find scoring opportunities.
- Who
- The Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals.
- What
- The teams meet in an NFL Week 5 game.
- When
- Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. ET.
- Where
- State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
- Why
- Not stated
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Arizona won its season opener against the Chargers.
Arizona lost three straight games.
Detroit visits Arizona for their Week 5 game.
- Kickoff
- 4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
- Venue
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Detroit record
- 2-2
- Arizona record
- 1-3
- Over/under
- 54.5 points









