NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Broncos burst into the top-2

The Niners may still reign supreme but the Broncos are now the finest the AFC has to offer after they extended their NFL-best win streak to nine Sunday.

Quentin Groves suffers foot injury in Cardinals' victory

Quentin Groves is a candidate to be shut down for the year after he suffered a potentially week-to-week foot injury Sunday.

The good and the bad from the Cardinals' win and around the NFL

A look at the Cardinals and the rest of he NFL on "the morning after"

Maybe the Arizona Cardinals haven't quit on their season

After their worst loss in team history, they bounce back and fight for a win over the Lions.

Cardinals vs. Lions score update: Teams trade FG as Arizona leads 24-10 after three

With a two touchdown lead heading into the second half, the Arizona Cardinals didn't need to do much to keep their lead. They just needed to play it safe offensively and let the defense do their job.

The Cardinals put up another three points in their first drive. They went eight plays and 30 yards and Jay Feely kicked a 51-yard field goal to make the score 24-7.

Detroit followed that drive up with a Jason Hanson 41-yard kick to make it 24-10. That drive was 11 plays for 57 yards and sparked by a 24-yard gain by Calvin Johnson, who picked up a lot of yards after Patrick Peterson missed a tackle.

Other than that, the third quarter was a boring one, as Arizona is in time-killing mode and the Lions just have been unable to do anything offensively against the Arizona defense.

The Cardinals should win this game unless something terrible happens in the final quarter.

Cardinals vs Lions score update: Turnovers, 2 Beanie Wells TD give Arizona 21-7 halftime lead.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Arizona Cardinals took advantage of two Detroit Lions turnovers and head into halftime with a 14-7 lead behind two scoring runs by Beanie Wells.

The quarter began with the Lions driving down the field and scoring on a one-yard run my Michael LeShoure to cap a 73-yard drive.

The next series ended with a punt for the Cardinals, but punt returner Stefan Logan muffed it and Michael Adams recovered it at the five-yard line. The very first play was a touchdown run by Beanie Wells to tie the score.

Later in the quarter, after Arizona punted again, Logan fielded the ball inside the 10-yard line and was tackled by Justin Bethel. Two false start penalties by Detroit pushed them back a little further and Matthew Stafford attempted a throw down the field to Calvin Johnson, who was covered by Patrick Peterson. Peterson snagged his seventh interception of the year and returned it to the three-yard line.

Beanie Wells punched it in with two carries to make it 14-7.

With Detroit trying to score in the two-minute drill, Rashad Johnson picked off another Stafford pass and returned it 53 yards to push the lead to 21-7.

Arizona's two scoring drives combined for a total of eight yards.

At halftime, Stafford is 9/22 for 85 yards and two picks. Calvin Johnson has four catches for 39 yards.

Lindley has 58 yards passing and an interception. Beanie Wells has the scores and 24 yards on 10 carries.

Cardinals vs. Lions score update: Arizona, Detroit scoreless through 1 quarter

The Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions are both playing for pride late in the season, and so far the two teams are scoreless through one quarter from University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

As the score -- or lack thereof -- would indicate, there wasn't a whole lot of offense in the opening 15 minutes. In fact, the closest either team got to the opposing end zone was on the opening drive of the game when the Cardinals made it to the Detroit 38 before having to punt.

Since that drive, it has been three-and-out at best for both teams, with Ryan Lindley also throwing an interception.

Through one quarter, Lindley is 5-7 passing for 40 yards, though that has of course not amounted to much. His Detroit counterpart, Matthew Stafford, has fared even worse. He is just 3-9 for 32 yards, though he has yet to turn the ball over.

The Cardinals have also been hampered by four penalties in the early going, costing them 35 yards.

Cardinals Vs Lions score update: Lots of punts in scoreless tie after one quarter

The Arizona Cardinals. having lost nine straight games, took on the Detroit Lions in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday. After one quarter of play, both teams were knotted up at zero.

The first drive for the Arizona Cardinal started in promising fashion. Ryan Lindley connected with Michael Floyd on a 25-yard pass play and then LaRod Stephens-Howling ran the ball for 14. They got into field goal range, but a holding penalty and a false start stalled the drive and the Cardinals had to punt.

From there, the Lions wen three and out on three straight series and the Cardinals punted and turned the ball over with a Ryan Lindley interception.

Lindley so far is 5/7 passing for 40 yards and a pick. Matthew Stafford has completed 2/6 for 19 yards, both completions going to Calvin Johnson,

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Roof to be open at University of Phoenix Stadium for Cardinals-Lions game

The roof will be open at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday afternoon's game between the Cardinals and the Lions.

Previewing the Cardinals and Lions: Stats, history, connections and prediction

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Rookie Jamell Fleming has work to do

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Brian Hoyer has 'a shot to be an NFL quarterback,' says analyst

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Matchup with Calvin Johnson is 'statement game' for Patrick Peterson

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Newcomer Brian Hoyer has good presence in huddle, says teammate

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Kevin Kolb intends on returning to Arizona Cardinals, says teammate

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Arizona Cardinals injury report: Lions expected to be without TE Brandon Pettigrew

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Arizona Cardinals injury report: WR Early Doucet ruled out, TE Rob Housler questionable

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Larry Fitzgerald wants to bring back whole team

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Patrick Peterson calls himself the best cornerback in the league

Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson called himself the best in the NFL at his position, causing a bit of a stir leading up to his matchup against the Lions' Calvin Johnson.

Arizona Cardinals injury report, Week 15: Nick Fairley, Brandon Pettigrew miss practice for Detroit

Two Detroit starters missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday.

Arizona Cardinals injury report, Week 15: Rob Housler upgraded

Arizona Cardinals tight end Rob Housler was upgraded on Thursday.

Arizona Cardinals have options at center

Despite the offensive line's struggles this season, the Cardinals have depth at the center position.

Kevin Kolb placed on IR, his 'heart and soul' is with Cardinals

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Newly signed QB Brian Hoyer sees similarities between Steelers, Cardinals offense

After being signed on Tuesday, the fourth-year pro is undergoing a crash course to learn the Cardinals offensive system.

Arizona Cardinals injury report, Week 15: 5 Lions miss practice

With their Sunday showdown four days away, four defensive players and one offensive player did not practice on Wednesday.

Arizona Cardinals injury report, Week 15: Early Doucet, Dan Williams sit out

Arizona Cardinals receiver Early Doucet, tackle Dan Williams and defensive end Ronald Talley missed Wednesday's practice.

Situation with Cardinals making Adrian Wilson think of his future

Adrian Wilson holds the longest games-played tenure with the Arizona Cardinals. As this disappointing season comes to an end, the veteran realizes it may be his last with the team.

Players say Whisenhunt hasn't lost players

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt is under deep fire, but his players will still try to back him.

Arizona Cardinals place another offensive lineman on IR, make practice squad change

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Darnell Dockett gives no vote of confidence to Whisenhunt

Arizona Cardinals defender Darnell Dockett doesn't seem ready to support head coach Ken Whisenhunt.

Ken Whisenhunt won't discuss possible staff changes

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt is refusing to discuss potential changes to the staff.

Cardinals claim Brian Hoyer on waivers amidst QB woes

The former Michigan State Spartan was waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.

Ken Whisenhunt will finish season as Cardinals coach

Whisenhunt will close out the season as the Cardinals' head coach despite an abysmal nine game losing streak.