Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 20–13 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 26–13 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A.St. Brown
- Top passer
- Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 89-B.Wright INTERCEPTED by 45-D.…
- Game date
- 2024-09-22
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 20–13 on 2024-09-22. A.St. Brown posted a game-high +9.50 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(10:19) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: DET-70-D.Skipper has returned to the game.
(5:14) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. ** Injury Update: DET-91-L.Onwuzurike has returned to the game.
(12:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:36) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown to ARI 20 for 1 yard. Lateral to 26-J.Gibbs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(:02) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
END QUARTER 2
(3:52) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:19TD D.J. MontgomeryPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 6-0
(10:19) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:16XP Jessie Bates IIIPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-0
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: DET-70-D.Skipper has returned to the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:14TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 10
- Score
- 7-6
(5:14) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. ** Injury Update: DET-91-L.Onwuzurike has returned to the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:33TD ASA. StPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 13-7
(12:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:36TD ASA. StPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 19-7
(:36) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown to ARI 20 for 1 yard. Lateral to 26-J.Gibbs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:29TD Jessie Bates IIIPoints+7
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 20-7
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 24
- Score
- 20-10
(:02) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 20-10
END QUARTER 2
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:52FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 26
- Score
- 20-13
(3:52) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2
Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.61 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 3
Sam LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play - 4Mi. Wilson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5D.J. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6
Jahmyr Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.84 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 7
Tim Patrick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 8
Elijah Higgins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 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
A. St.Brown — DET · Receiving
A. St.Brown posted the highest total EPA (+9.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
A. St.Brown's top snap (-4.90 EPA): (8:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 89-B.Wright INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Gardeck at DET 43. 45-D.Gardeck to DET 33 for 10 yards (14-A.St. Brown).
Quarterback report card
Kenneth Murray, Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.13 total EPA- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +6.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.136 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.254 | -0.003 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.571 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 47.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -9.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -0.62 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery
- Arizona Cardinals — Malik Harrison (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — Matt Prater
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 10:16) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: DET-70-D.Skipper has returned to the game.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 5:08) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. ** Injury Update: DET-91-L.Onwuzurike has returned to the game..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 19–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown to ARI 20 for 1 yard. Lateral to 26-J.Gibbs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:29) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 89-B.Wright INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Gardeck at DET 43. 45-D.Gardeck to DET 33 for 10 yards (14-A.St. Brown).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 13:11) — (13:11) (No Huddle) 1-K.Murray pass deep left intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Joseph at DET -5. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) 1-K.Murray right end to DET 23 for 1 yard (23-C.Davis). Detroit challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 1-K.Murray right end to DET 24 for no gain (23-C.Davis).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 14-A.St. Brown to ARI 30 for 20 yards (51-K.Barnes).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 26-J.Gibbs up the middle to ARI 36 for 14 yards (93-J.Jones, 34-J.Thompson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 89-B.Wright INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Gardeck at DET 43. 45-D.Gardeck to DET 33 for 10 yards (14-A.St. Brown).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 13:11) — (13:11) (No Huddle) 1-K.Murray pass deep left intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Joseph at DET -5. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) 1-K.Murray right end to DET 23 for 1 yard (23-C.Davis). Detroit challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 1-K.Murray right end to DET 24 for no gain (23-C.Davis).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle to ARI 34 for no gain (55-D.Stills, 7-K.White).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:19 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
(10:19) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:16 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: DET-70-D.Skipper has returned to the game. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · DET 10 · Score 7-6
(5:14) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 5:08 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. ** Injury Update: DET-91-L.Onwuzurike has returned to the game. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:33 · ARI 5 · Score 13-7
(12:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · ARI 21 · Score 19-7
(:36) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown to ARI 20 for 1 yard. Lateral to 26-J.Gibbs for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 0:29 · ARI 15 · Score 20-7
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DET 24 · Score 20-10
(:02) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 20-10
END QUARTER 2 - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:52 · DET 26 · Score 20-13
(3:52) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A.St. Brown (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals on 2024-09-22?
The Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-13 in Week 3, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 19, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Arizona Cardinals 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q1 10:19) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Harrison (K. Murray pass) (Q1 5:14) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q2 12:33) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q2 0:36) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q4 3:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.13 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 69.2% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +6.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
A.St. Brown (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-4.90 EPA): (8:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 89-B.Wright INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Gardeck at DET 43. 45-D.Gardeck to DET 33 for 10 yards (14-A.St. Brown)..
Was Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Detroit Lions won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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