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Cardinals place Robert Nkemdiche on injured reserve, ending his season

Columnists Greg Moore and Kent Somers discuss the Cardinals' loss to the Lions. Brian Snyder, Arizona Republic

Arizona Cardinals placed defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche on the injured reserve on Monday, one day after he suffered a knee injury that will require surgery, Steve Wilks said.

Nkemdiche and the Cardinals lost 17-3 to the Lions in Glendale on Sunday. His injury occurred on the final play of the third quarter.

Meanwhile, 12 Lions' players got hurt. Four returned to the game. Six were listed as questionable. Two were listed as out.