Lions rout Cardinals 45-21, score 31 unanswered

The Detroit Lions shook off an early deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 45-21, scoring 31 unanswered points and improving to 3-2. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, while Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 151 yards and two scores, setting an NFL record for most touchdowns before turning 25. Detroit’s aggressive fourth-down play helped fuel the rout, while Arizona’s defense continued its struggles and the Cardinals fell to 1-4. The game also unfolded amid news that Arizona traded receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston.