The Arizona Cardinals are an oddly familiar opponent for the Detroit Lions. The two have faced off 15 times since 2001, including seven times in the past eight years. This is mostly due to the two teams placing at the same spot in their respective divisions (typically, last), but two weeks into the season, the teams couldn’t be heading in more opposite directions.
The Arizona Cardinals are 2-0. The Detroit Lions are 0-2. The Cardinals have a fresh coach and quarterback that could be the face of the franchise for years to come. The Lions are facing a very stark reality that could mean a new coach, new general manager, and—yes—even a new quarterback in 2021 and beyond.