The Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals combined for just nine wins last season, a disappointing finish for two teams that entered 2012 with loftier expectations. Their latest shot at redemption comes this weekend as the two square off in a Week 2 matchup.
How to watch Lions vs. Cardinals 2013 online, TV schedule, radio and more
The Cardinals try to bounce back from a close loss to the Rams, while Detroit attempts to build momentum after downing the Vikings.
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The Cardinals came up just short last weekend in St. Louis, blowing a 13-point fourth quarter lead as the Rams stormed back for a 27-24 win. Arizona still had several promising takeaways from the loss, however -- most significantly that the Carson Palmer-Larry Fitzgerald connection looks to be the real deal. The duo connected for two scores in their first regular season game together, possibly a foreshadowing Fitzgerald's return to elite-level production. Rookie safety Tyrann Mathieu also impressed, coming up with seven tackles and a game-changing forced fumble.
Despite a quiet day from Calvin Johnson (four receptions, 37 yards), the Lions took their first step to moving past their four-win 2012 season by downing the division rival Minnesota Vikings. After an initial 78-yard touchdown burst, they managed to keep Adrian Peterson in check, a promising sign for a defense that allowed over four yards per carry last a year ago.
Game Date/Time
Sunday, Sept. 15, 4:05 p.m. ET
Location
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.
TV Schedule
National: FOX
Cardinals local affiliate: KNXV ABC 15
Lions local affiliate: WJBK 2
Watch Online
Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the NFL Mobile app (subscription required).
NFL Game Pass offers live online broadcasts to users outside the USA.
Distribution Map
Radio Schedule
Cardinals: 92.3 KTAR-FM / Arizona Sports 620 AM
Lions: 97.1 The Ticket
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