Lions Bounce Back With a 45-21 Blowout — Plus Why Michigan and Michigan State Are Both in Trouble

The Detroit Lions needed a statement and got one. After a slow start in Arizona, Detroit scored on seven consecutive drives and 31 unanswered points to crush the Cardinals 45-21 and head into the bye week at 3-2. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and ran one in with no interceptions through five games, Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns, and Sam LaPorta caught a 38-yard score on 4th-and-1. The defense finally showed up too, sacking Jacoby Brissett five times and holding Arizona to the fewest points Detroit has allowed all season. Tyler and Kyle break down every key moment from the rout. With no opponent to preview during the bye, they then check in on Michigan (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) and Michigan State (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) and what’s going wrong for both new head coaches.The Grit-Iron Report is Detroit’s loudest, most passionate sports podcast — Lions first, all Detroit, no apologies. Hosts Tyler and Kyle bring the heat every week with scorching hot takes, heated debates, snake drafts, Mount Rushmores, and real listener voicemails from the most loyal fan base in sports.🦁 New episodes every Wednesday📞 Leave us a voicemail and get featured on the show: (313) 306-7939🛍️ Exclusive listener deals: https://MyDeals.Page/1kq8Follow us:🐦 Twitter: @GritIronReport1 | @Dutton_Tyler | @Kyle_Marino📸 Instagram: @GritIronReport🎵 TikTok: @GritIron_Report▶️ YouTube: Grit-Iron ReportListen on:🎙️ Spotify | Apple Podcasts | All major platforms#DetroitLions #Lions #LionsCardinals #JahmyrGibbs #JaredGoff #MichiganFootball #MichiganState #GritIronReport #DetroitSports #NFL2026