Lions vs. Cardinals Recap: Gibbs Runs for 151 as Detroit Rolls

The Lions beat the Cardinals 45-21 in Arizona. It started slow: Arizona opened with a 14-play, 73-yard touchdown drive and Detroit punted on its first three series. Then the Lions scored 24 points in the second quarter and never looked back, finishing with 412 total yards, a perfect 4-4 in the red zone and zero turnovers. 17 DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

Lions ML (-250 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Arizona was without Marvin Harrison Jr. and Detroit's offense was rolling. The thin Lions secondary was the risk. - What happened: Detroit won by 24. The defense also picked off Jacoby Brissett once. - Worth watching: Heavy favorite prices are fine to play when the offense is this efficient, but they rarely pay much.

ALT: Over 47.5 total points (alt, targeted -170 to -200): CASHED ALT: Over 50.5 total points (alt, targeted -170 to -200): CASHED - Our read: Every Lions game this season had cleared 54, so dropping below the main number bought cushion. - What happened: 66 total points, clearing the two lines by 18.5 and 15.5. - Worth watching: Lions games keep landing high. Alt overs below the main total stay worth a look.

Jahmyr Gibbs 60+ rushing + receiving yards: CASHED Jahmyr Gibbs 12+ rushing attempts: CASHED Jahmyr Gibbs anytime TD (-330 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Gibbs had 60+ scrimmage yards in 9 of his last 10, 12+ carries every game, and a score in all 4 games. - What happened: 25 carries for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 5 catches for 56. That is 207 scrimmage yards, 147.5 over the line. He scored from 1 yard in the second quarter and 3 yards in the fourth. - Worth watching: 25 carries plus 6 targets is a true bell-cow load. His floor props look strong while that holds.

Jared Goff 250+ passing yards: CASHED Jared Goff 1+ passing TDs: CASHED - Our read: Goff had 250+ in 3 of 4 games and a TD pass in every game. - What happened: 19 of 30 passing, 271 yards, 3 TDs and no picks. He also ran one in from 1 yard. - Worth watching: He got there on 30 attempts. His efficiency carries the yardage line even when Detroit runs a lot.

Sam LaPorta 3+ receptions: CASHED - Our read: LaPorta had 3+ catches in 10 straight games. - What happened: 5 catches on 5 targets for 88 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown. - Worth watching: A low catch line for a tight end this involved stays a solid floor play.

Amon-Ra St. Brown 50+ receiving yards: CASHED Amon-Ra St. Brown 5+ receptions: CASHED - Our read: St. Brown had 50+ in 8 of his last 10 and big catch totals all year. - What happened: 6 catches for 69 yards on 11 targets, with a long of 36. - Worth watching: 11 targets led the team. The volume is steady even when others score.

Jameson Williams 35+ receiving yards: CASHED - Our read: Williams had 45, 33, 49 and 102 receiving yards this season, and Arizona gives up plenty through the air. - What happened: 2 catches for 47 yards, both touchdowns, from 8 and 39 yards. - Worth watching: Low catch volume but big plays. A modest yardage line suits him better than receptions.

Trey McBride 5+ receptions: CASHED Trey McBride 6+ receptions: CASHED Trey McBride 7+ receptions: CASHED - Our read: With Harrison Jr. out, more targets would funnel to McBride, who had 7+ catches in every game. - What happened: 9 catches on 10 targets for 66 yards and a 9-yard touchdown late in the fourth. - Worth watching: He is the top read in this offense. Catch props stay worth checking while Harrison Jr. sits.

Jacoby Brissett 30+ pass attempts: CASHED - Our read: Brissett had 30+ attempts in 9 of his last 10, and Arizona figured to be throwing as an underdog. - What happened: 47 attempts, 29 completions, 292 yards and 3 TDs. The line was cleared by 17.5. - Worth watching: Trailing scripts push his volume high. Attempts props fit when Arizona is a clear underdog.

Michael Wilson 3+ receptions: CASHED - Our read: Harrison Jr.'s absence opened more targets for Wilson. - What happened: 4 catches for 30 yards on 7 targets. - Worth watching: The role grew, but the yardage stayed modest. Catch lines fit him better.

How the game played out

After that slow start, Detroit scored touchdowns on three straight drives in the second quarter and added a 46-yard field goal for a 24-7 halftime lead. Arizona finished with only 56 rushing yards, so Brissett had to carry the offense through the air.

Trends to watch

• Gibbs saw 25 carries and 6 targets. That workload backs his yardage, carry and TD props.
• McBride drew 10 targets with Harrison Jr. out. He is the clear first read in Arizona's passing game.
• Brissett threw 47 times while trailing. Arizona's pass volume climbs when it falls behind.

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