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6 takeaways from Lions’ strong win against Cardinals

The Detroit Lions silenced critics with a commanding 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5, turning a sluggish start into a dominant second-half performance. The defense, long a point of concern, showed flashes of promise with standout play from edge rusher DJ Wonnum, who recorded two sacks—including a crucial third-down stop—to lead the Lions’ pass rush with 5.0 sacks on the season.

His emergence alongside Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill (who have 4 and 3.5 sacks, respectively) forced Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett into a tougher game plan, with the Cardinals’ offense stalling on five consecutive three-and-outs after an early drive. The secondary, which had struggled in prior games, also made key plays, including rookie cornerback Keith Abney II’s first career interception to seal the win.

While tight ends remained a problem for Detroit’s defense, the Lions’ improved pass rush and secondary adjustments set the stage for further progress before their bye week.

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