The Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Detroit Lions in a tough 3-0 game in the second half.
Despite trailing 20-10 at halftime, the Cardinals ultimately lost to the Lions 20-13.
While the Cardinals have shown strong performances this season, the highlight of this game was the Cardinals defense holding the Lions to zero points in the second half. However, it was the Lions defense that truly shined on the field.
The Cardinals struggled to establish a running game, which in turn affected their play action passes. When a team can stifle the Cardinals’ running game, it allows the opposing defense to focus on the passing game.
This game highlighted the areas where the Cardinals need to improve in order to compete at a higher level. Nevertheless, the standout performance of the defense in the second half was commendable.
The Cardinals’ run game and play action passes were effectively neutralized by the Lions, resulting in another challenging loss against a tough opponent in the NFL.
Next up, the Cardinals will prepare to face the Washington Commanders.