Detroit scored 45 points in a Week 5 road win over the Arizona Cardinals, scoring on seven consecutive possessions during one stretch.
The Lions have reached at least 25 points in each of their first five games for the first time in team history. Their 164 points are the franchise’s second-highest total through five games, while their 1,989 yards rank fifth.
Sam LaPorta caught five passes for 88 yards and a touchdown. The tight end has become a trusted target for quarterback Jared Goff, as Amon-Ra St. Brown has been since 2022.
Keith Abney II made his first start at safety and recorded six tackles and an interception. Roger McCreary defended six passes, tying Bryant Westbrook’s team record from 2000. D.J. Reed added seven tackles, including three for loss.
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