It wasn’t pretty, but the Detroit Lions picked up their first win on the road against the Cardinals since 1993. Both teams looked completely inept on offense for the majority of the game, but a defensive score and a solid drive from an unlikely offensive hero led to Detroit’s fifth win of the season. Unfortunately, it cost Detroit the health of several important players. Here’s how it happened.
The Detroit Lions offense was rolling to start the game. Thanks to four rushes for 34 yards, Detroit worked their way into Cardinals territory. But when Matthew Stafford dumped it off to LeGarrette Blount on first down, the veteran running back was stripped of the ball and wasted a promising possession.