Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 15 · University of Phoenix Stadium
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The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 38–10 at home at University of Phoenix Stadium in Week 15 of the 2012 regular season on December 16, 2012.
The result moved the Cardinals to 5–9 and dropped the Lions to 4–10. It was the Lions’ sixth straight loss. The Lions finished 2012 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs. The Cardinals finished 2012 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Cardinals’ 38 points were their most in any game of 2012.
In their previous meeting, the Arizona Cardinals won 31–24 on December 20, 2009. When they met again, the Arizona Cardinals won 25–21 on September 15, 2013.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Cardinals lead the series 7–3 after meeting No. 10 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
