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Dave Birkett

Detroit Lions collapse vs. Cardinals, Kyler Murray, tie at 27

GLENDALE, Ariz. _ Only the Detroit Lions could do this.

The Lions coughed up an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter lead to rookie quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, tying in overtime at 27.

The Lions led 24-6 after a T.J. Hockenson touchdown to open the fourth quarter, but preceded to unravel on both sides of the ball.

Murray hit Larry Fitzgerald on a 4-yard touchdown to get within 24-22 with 43 seconds left, then Murray hit Christian Kirk for the two-point conversion.

The Cardinals scored a field goal to open the 10-minute OT, as the Lions defense held when Arizona drove inside the 10-yard line. The Lions answered with a tying field goal from Matt Prater.

Neither team scored on their next possession and the game ended in a tie.

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