Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 48–23 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 28–20 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 22-…
- Game date
- 2015-09-20
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Chicago Bears 48–23 on 2015-09-20. C. Palmer posted a game-high +16.76 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 48 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
9-R.Gould kicks 73 yards from CHI 35 to ARI -8. 31-D.Johnson for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(3:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-J.Bellamy for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(1:19) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 13-JA.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(10:06) 72-C.Leno Jr. reported in as eligible. 33-J.Langford left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(3:56) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. PENALTY on CHI-93-W.Sutton, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Jefferson at CHI 26. 22-T.Jefferson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-J.Cutler was injured during the play. He is Out.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. Penalty on ARI-26-R.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(12:49) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.McPhee]. PENALTY on CHI-92-P.McPhee, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(6:13) 31-D.Johnson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(2:31) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(2:49) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 15:00TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 35
- Score
- 6-0
9-R.Gould kicks 73 yards from CHI 35 to ARI -8. 31-D.Johnson for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 14:47XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 3:29TD JBJ. BellamyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 48
- Score
- 7-6
(3:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-J.Bellamy for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 3:20XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:19TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 6
- Score
- 13-7
(1:19) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 13-JA.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:13XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 14-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 10:06TD JLJ. LangfordPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 14-13
(10:06) 72-C.Leno Jr. reported in as eligible. 33-J.Langford left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 10:02XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:56TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 8
- Score
- 20-14
(3:56) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:51XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 21-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. PENALTY on CHI-93-W.Sutton, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:08TD Tony JeffersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 79
- Score
- 27-14
(3:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Jefferson at CHI 26. 22-T.Jefferson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-J.Cutler was injured during the play. He is Out.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:59XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 28-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:04FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 22
- Score
- 28-17
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. Penalty on ARI-26-R.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:02FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 28-20
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 12:49TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 28
- Score
- 34-20
(12:49) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.McPhee]. PENALTY on CHI-92-P.McPhee, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 12:41XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 35-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:13TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 41-20
(6:13) 31-D.Johnson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:06XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 15
- Score
- 42-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 2:31FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 33
- Score
- 42-23
(2:31) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:49TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 48-23
(2:49) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +16.76 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 2L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +14.09 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3JO. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 5J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.78 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 7J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8JA. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
C. Palmer — ARI · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+16.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (-5.20 EPA): (:59) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen at ARI 14. 69-J.Allen to ARI 12 for 2 yards (14-J.Nelson).
Biggest single play (-7.21 EPA): J. Cutler — (3:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Jefferson at CHI 26. 22-T.Jefferson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-J.Cutler was injured during the play. He
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +17.4% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +16.76 total EPA
- J. Clausen (Chicago Bears) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -11.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.314 | -0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 38.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.599 | -0.207 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.314 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.0% | 50.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.31 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +23.54 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -6.89 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Chicago Bears — J. Bellamy (J. Cutler pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer
- Chicago Bears — J. Langford
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Tony Jefferson
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 73 yards from CHI 35 to ARI -8. 31-D.Johnson for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 14:47) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ARI 48 (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-J.Bellamy for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 3:20) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CHI 6 (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 13-JA.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 1:13) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–13. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) 72-C.Leno Jr. reported in as eligible. 33-J.Langford left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 10:02) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q2 3:56) — (3:56) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 3:51); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 79 (Q2 3:08); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q2 2:59) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q2 1:04); Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CHI 28 (Q3 12:49); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 12:41) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q3 6:13) — (6:13) 31-D.Johnson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 6:06) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 73 yards from CHI 35 to ARI -8. 31-D.Johnson for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Jefferson at CHI 26. 22-T.Jefferson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-J.Cutler was injured during the play. He
- Chicago Bears (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-J.Bellamy for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to 12-JO.Brown. PENALTY on CHI-23-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, 42 yards, enforced at ARI 47 - No Play.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep left to 12-JO.Brown. PENALTY on CHI-24-A.Ball, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at ARI 46 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Jefferson at CHI 26. 22-T.Jefferson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-J.Cutler was injured during the play. He
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 73 yards from CHI 35 to ARI -8. 31-D.Johnson for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen at ARI 14. 69-J.Allen to ARI 12 for 2 yards (14-J.Nelson).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-J.Bellamy for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · CHI 35 · Score 6-0
9-R.Gould kicks 73 yards from CHI 35 to ARI -8. 31-D.Johnson for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 14:47 · CHI 15 · Score 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 3:29 · ARI 48 · Score 7-6
(3:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 11-J.Bellamy for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 3:20 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 1:19 · CHI 6 · Score 13-7
(1:19) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 13-JA.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 1:13 · CHI 15 · Score 14-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 10:06 · ARI 1 · Score 14-13
(10:06) 72-C.Leno Jr. reported in as eligible. 33-J.Langford left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 10:02 · ARI 15 · Score 14-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 3:56 · CHI 8 · Score 20-14
(3:56) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 3:51 · CHI 15 · Score 21-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. PENALTY on CHI-93-W.Sutton, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 3:08 · ARI 79 · Score 27-14
(3:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 83-M.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Jefferson at CHI 26. 22-T.Jefferson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CHI-6-J.Cutler was injured during the play. He - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 2:59 · CHI 15 · Score 28-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 1:04 · ARI 22 · Score 28-17
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. Penalty on ARI-26-R.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · ARI 5 · Score 28-20
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 12:49 · CHI 28 · Score 34-20
(12:49) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.McPhee]. PENALTY on CHI-92-P.McPhee, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 12:41 · CHI 15 · Score 35-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 6:13 · CHI 13 · Score 41-20
(6:13) 31-D.Johnson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 6:06 · CHI 15 · Score 42-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 2:31 · ARI 33 · Score 42-23
(2:31) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · CHI 9 · Score 48-23
(2:49) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Clausen (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Chicago Bears on 2015-09-20?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Chicago Bears 48-23 in Week 2, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 14, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 14, Chicago Bears 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 14, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 6, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 48, Chicago Bears 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Chicago Bears?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q1 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Bellamy (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 3:29) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q1 1:19) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Langford (Q2 10:06) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 3:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Jefferson (Q2 3:08) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 12:49) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q3 6:13) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 2:49) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 1:04, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 2:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Chicago Bears?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 60.7% completion, +17.4% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +16.76 total passing EPA. J. Clausen (Chicago Bears), 53.8% completion, -5.2% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -11.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Chicago Bears?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-5.20 EPA): (:59) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen at ARI 14. 69-J.Allen to ARI 12 for 2 yards (14-J.Nelson)..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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