For a while, it felt like a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals was an annual thing for the Detroit Lions and their fans. I am sure plenty of fans enjoyed the trip for several years and it probably felt like the Cardinals were almost a part of the yearly divisional schedule. After all, getting away from the colder weather is a necessity for some people living up in the mitten.
However, I feel like the Lions’ upcoming Week 3 matchup with the Cardinals feels a bit different this time around. I have heard several national analysts talk about this matchup at length in the week leading up to the game, and with the Cardinals’ drubbing of the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2, it is easy to understand why.