Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: Arizona Cardinals not at bottom

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions talks with his team in the huddle during the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Lions and Cardinals tied 27-27. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

50. For three quarters on Sunday, Detroit was on their way to victory. How do they bounce back though from a meltdown of epic proportions though? <p>They have no choice but to forget their tie to the Cardinals quickly. While the tie may have felt like a win to the Cardinals, it had to feel like a loss to the Lions.</p> <p>Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 385-yards and a touchdown. Rookie tight end <a rel=. 0-0-1. . Detroit Lions. 27. team

Speaking of what a tie means, there is the Detroit Lions. The Lions had to be feeling the opposite of the Cardinals after the 27-27 tie on Sunday.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 385-yards on Sunday. His receivers looked open often. Rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson had a huge debut, catching six 6 passes for 131-yards and a touchdown.

All was going right in the world until they had a complete meltdown in the fourth quarter on Sunday. A poorly managed time out, a blocked punt, an untimely penalty, and a gassed defense that suddenly couldn’t cover any of the Cardinals receivers was a recipe for a loss.

Luckily the Cardinals couldn’t capitalize on their second overtime drive. Nor could the Lions come up with a sure interception with 10 second left in overtime that would have surely given the Cardinals a chance to win.

Now they try to forget and head home to face a tough Los Angeles Chargers team on Sunday in week 2. I would not expect a repeat of what we saw last Sunday in Arizona.

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