Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions
All-time regular-season series · through 2026
Fierce rivalry · 87 intensity95% competitive
1 T
20 games played
Arizona Cardinals leads by 1
Win %
50%
45%
Home / Away Split
Arizona Cardinals
Home 8-2Away 2-8
Wins at home: 80%
Detroit Lions
Home 5-4Away 4-5
Wins at home: 56%
Recent Meetings
| Season | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wk 5 | ARI host | ARI 21–45 DET |
| 2024 Wk 3 | ARI host | ARI 13–20 DET |
| 2021 Wk 15 | @ DET | ARI 12–30 DET |
| 2020 Wk 3 | ARI host | ARI 23–26 DET |
| 2019 Wk 1 | ARI host | ARI 27–27 DET |
Dynasty Context
Arizona Cardinals
- 1974–1976 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 74% win
- 2013–2015 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 71% win
Detroit Lions
- 1952–1954 · 3 seasons · 2🏆 · 78% win
- 1936–1938 · 3 seasons · 0🏆 · 65% win
No simultaneous dynasty overlap — these franchises peaked in different eras.
Era Breakdown
Each franchise's overall win% per decade — who was stronger in each era.
| Decade | Arizona Cardinals | vs | Detroit Lions | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 50% | — | 47% | Even |
| 1980s | 42% | — | 41% | Even |
| 1990s | 36% | — | 49% | DET +13pp |
| 2000s | 39% | — | 26% | ARI +13pp |
| 2010s | 48% | — | 46% | Even |
| 2020s | 38% | — | 53% | DET +16pp |