Final · Kickoff
2009 Regular season · Week 15 · Ford Field
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The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 31–24 on the road at Ford Field in Week 15 of the 2009 regular season on December 20, 2009. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Cardinals to 9–5 and dropped the Lions to 2–12. It was the Lions’ fourth straight loss. The Cardinals finished 2009 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Lions finished 2009 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Arizona Cardinals won 31–21 on November 11, 2007. When they met again, the Arizona Cardinals won 38–10 on December 16, 2012.
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 6–3 after meeting No. 9 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.
