Lions, Cardinals try to reverse defensive difficulties

The Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals enter their upcoming Sunday matchup looking to overcome major defensive struggles through four games. Detroit ranks 31st in scoring defense allowing 31.8 points per game, while Arizona ranks 29th allowing 29.3 points per game during a three-game losing skid. Detroit's secondary remains shorthanded, with starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph both likely to remain sidelined in Glendale.

Offensively, Lions quarterback Jared Goff has thrown nine touchdowns with zero interceptions, supported by strong starts from Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are dealing with injuries, losing starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. to a torn biceps while managing running back Jeremiyah Love's ankle issue ahead of Sunday.