Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 10 · Sun Devil Stadium
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The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 45–38 at home at Sun Devil Stadium in Week 10 of the 2001 regular season on November 18, 2001. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The 83 combined points were the most in any game of Week 10.
The result moved the Cardinals to 3–6 and dropped the Lions to 0–9. It was the Lions’ ninth straight loss. The Lions finished 2001 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs. The Cardinals finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Cardinals’ 45 points were their most in any game of 2001.
In their previous meeting, the Arizona Cardinals won 23–19 on November 14, 1999. When they met again, the Arizona Cardinals won 23–20 on December 8, 2002.
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 2–0 after meeting No. 2 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.
