Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 35–23 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 10–9 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Golladay
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-…
- Game date
- 2017-09-10
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 35–23 on 2017-09-10, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 10–9 halftime lead. K. Golladay posted a game-high +4.08 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 10 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(11:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 28-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(2:46) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(4:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:03) 5-M.Prater 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.
(5:42) 33-K.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(3:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
(9:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:22) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.
(4:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 38-A.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 35-M.Killebrew [91-A.Robinson] at ARI 35. 35-M.Killebrew for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.
(1:38) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 14-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 11:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 6-0
(11:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 28-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 11:14XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 2:46FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 10-0
(2:46) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:30TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 6
- Score
- 10-6
(4:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 40
- Score
- 10-9
(:03) 5-M.Prater 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 5:42TD Kristian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 16-9
(5:42) 33-K.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 5:37XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 17-9
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:15TD TRT. RiddickPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 17-15
(3:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:33TD KGK. GolladayPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 17-21
(9:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:22TD KGK. GolladayPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 45
- Score
- 17-27
(4:22) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-28
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:13TD Miles KillebrewPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 75
- Score
- 17-34
(4:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 38-A.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 35-M.Killebrew [91-A.Robinson] at ARI 35. 35-M.Killebrew for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-35
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 23-35
(1:38) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 14-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2Jack Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 3Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4
Truman Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 5C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7
Ji'Ayir Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 8E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
K. Golladay — DET · Receiving
K. Golladay posted the highest total EPA (+4.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
K. Golladay's top snap (+4.52 EPA): (4:22) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.60 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (11:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 28-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 57 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -12.99 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +5.5% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.277 | -0.176 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 38.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.228 | -0.008 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.465 | -0.379 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.176 | +0.277 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.4% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.28 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.18 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -25.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -15.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Justin Bethel
- Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Kristian Williams
- Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Miles Killebrew
- Arizona Cardinals — Jack Nelson (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q1 11:29); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 11:14) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q1 2:46) — (2:46) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 9–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ARI 40 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 5:42) — (5:42) 33-K.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 5:37) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q3 3:15).
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 20–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 45 (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 4:13) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 75 (Q4 4:13); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 4:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 14-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 28-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 31-Da.Johnson left end to ARI 26 for 5 yards (91-A.Robinson). FUMBLES (91-A.Robinson), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.Davis at ARI 26. 40-J.Davis to ARI 10 for 16 yards (31-Da.Johnson).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 28-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 38-A.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 35-M.Killebrew [91-A.Robinson] at ARI 35. 35-M.Killebrew for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 31-Da.Johnson left end to ARI 26 for 5 yards (91-A.Robinson). FUMBLES (91-A.Robinson), RECOVERED by DET-40-J.Davis at ARI 26. 40-J.Davis to ARI 10 for 16 yards (31-Da.Johnson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 31-Da.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Wilson at ARI 49. 32-T.Wilson to ARI 26 for 23 yards (74-D.Humphries).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 11:29 · ARI 21 · Score 6-0
(11:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel at ARI 18. 28-J.Bethel for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 11:14 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 2:46 · DET 6 · Score 10-0
(2:46) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 4:30 · ARI 6 · Score 10-6
(4:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ARI 40 · Score 10-9
(:03) 5-M.Prater 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 5:42 · DET 3 · Score 16-9
(5:42) 33-K.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 5:37 · DET 15 · Score 17-9
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:15 · ARI 7 · Score 17-15
(3:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 9:33 · ARI 10 · Score 17-21
(9:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:22 · ARI 45 · Score 17-27
(4:22) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · ARI 15 · Score 17-28
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:13 · DET 75 · Score 17-34
(4:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 38-A.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 35-M.Killebrew [91-A.Robinson] at ARI 35. 35-M.Killebrew for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:03 · ARI 15 · Score 17-35
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-14-J.Rudock. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 1:38 · DET 1 · Score 23-35
(1:38) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 14-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- K. Golladay (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions on 2017-09-10?
The Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 35-23 in Week 1, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Detroit Lions 9; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Detroit Lions 6; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 6, Detroit Lions 20; Final: Arizona Cardinals 23, Detroit Lions 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Bethel (Q1 11:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 4:30) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Williams (Q3 5:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 3:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 9:33) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 4:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Killebrew (Q4 4:13) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 1:38) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 2:46, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 47.4% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -12.99 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 64.4% completion, +5.5% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?
K. Golladay (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.52 EPA): (4:22) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Now 0-1 L
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
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