Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals: Week 5 TV, radio and game-day notes
Published Oct. 10, 2026. The Detroit Lions travel to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5, the final game before Detroit’s Week 6 bye. The Lions are 2-2 after a 32-26 loss to Carolina on Sunday Night Football. The Cardinals are 1-3 after a 36-24 loss to the New York Giants in Week 4.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday that he wants better complementary play from offense, defense and special teams. Campbell warned Wednesday that Arizona will be ready and is searching for a win, saying, “We’re going to get (Arizona’s) best, they’re going to be ready for a win. They’re looking for a win, and so are we.” Quarterback Jared Goff threw for 412 yards (32 of 52) with one touchdown and took one sack against Carolina, while Jameson Williams had 102 receiving yards on six catches. On defense, Christian Izien had 10 total tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss, and Alim McNeill recorded his third sack of the season.
Television coverage will be on FOX with Kevin Kugler on play-by-play, Daryl Johnston as the game analyst and Allison Williams on the sideline. Fans can stream local and primetime broadcasts for free on DetroitLions.com or the Detroit Lions Mobile App by clicking the banner once the game has started. International television coverage includes DAZN Canada and TSN in Canada, and fans can use NFL+ for live local and primetime streaming, replays and other content. Check local FOX listings for availability.
Local radio will be the Lions Radio Network with Dan Miller on play-by-play and Lomas Brown as analyst. For live statistics, box scores, interactive features, tickets and the latest injury report, follow in-game coverage at DetroitLions.com and through the team mobile app. Fans can also follow the team on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for updates.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Detroit generated sizable passing yardage from Jared Goff against Carolina but was unable to turn that production into a win, underscoring Campbell’s point that the team needs more complementary play across phases. Facing an Arizona squad that is searching for victories after a 1-3 start, the Lions must shore up defensive consistency and limit mistakes on special teams to protect Goff’s ability to move the offense. The national broadcast and multiple streaming options give fans several ways to follow the game.