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NFL · Week 12 · November 23, 2003 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2003 Week 12 Recap

Rams defeat Cardinals 30–27 in Week 12

A.Boldin led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 30–27 Week 12 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 30 8–3 Winner
Final 30–27
Arizona Cardinals 27 3–8
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
30–27
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 17–10 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Boldin
Game date
November 23, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 9 REC · 145 YDS +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 7 REC · 99 YDS · 1 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Faulk 5 REC · 33 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • A.Boldin 6 REC · 123 YDS · 2 TD +12.4 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Gilmore 3 REC · 50 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 1 REC · 6 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 30–27 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
LA 17–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Boldin
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(2:03) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at ARI 30. …
Game date
2003-11-23

Game summary

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 30–27 on 2003-11-23. A. Boldin posted a game-high +12.38 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
LA14373330
Arizona Cardinals010710027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALA
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 9:17TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    6-0

    (9:17) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 9:15XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    7-0

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  3. LALA
    Q1 3:44TD
    IBI. Bruce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 14
    Score
    13-0

    (3:44) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q1 3:35XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    14-0

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  5. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 5:41FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    14-3

    (5:41) 1-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 2:03TD
    RHR. Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 32
    Score
    14-9

    (2:03) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at ARI 30. 21-R.Hill for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 1:50XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    14-10

    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  8. LALA
    Q2 0:05FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 11
    Score
    17-10

    (:05) 14-J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  9. LALA
    Q3 10:57TD
    TFT. Fisher

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 44
    Score
    23-10

    (10:57) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 43. 22-T.Fisher for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q3 10:43XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    24-10

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  11. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 0:07TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 54
    Score
    24-16

    (:07) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 0:00XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    24-17

    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  13. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 12:04TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    24-23

    (12:04) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 11:59XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    24-24

    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  15. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 6:08FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    24-27

    (6:08) 1-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  16. LALA
    Q4 0:04FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 6
    Score
    27-27

    (:04) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  17. LALA
    OT 10:28FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 31
    Score
    30-27

    (10:28) 14-J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +12.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +12.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  3. 3I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +11.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Gilmore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  7. 7Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Manumaleuna · LA · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 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

A. Boldin — ARI · Receiving

A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+12.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.06 EPA per play.

A. Boldin's top snap (-5.46 EPA): (13:11) 11-J.Blake pass INTERCEPTED by 50-P.Tinoisamoa at LA 47. 50-P.Tinoisamoa to ARI 24 for 29 yards (81-A.Boldin). PENALTY on LA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 24.

Biggest single play (-9.76 EPA): M. Bulger — (2:03) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at ARI 30. 21-R.Hill for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 50 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -9.41 total EPA
  • J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -11.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play-0.052-0.136
Offensive success rate52.1%46.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.165-0.311
Rush EPA/play-0.032-0.066
Defensive EPA/play+0.136+0.052
Defensive success rate53.9%47.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -10.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • LA: 14 drives, -4.93 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • LA — M. Faulk (Q1 9:17)
  • LA — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 3:44)
  • Arizona Cardinals — R. Hill (Q2 2:03)
  • LA — T. Fisher (Q3 10:57)
  • Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (J. Blake pass) (Q3 0:07)
  • Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (J. Blake pass) (Q4 12:04)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 5:41)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 0:05)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 6:08)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 0:04)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (OT 10:28)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 14–0. LA found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 9:17) — (9:17) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 9:15) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 3:35) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q2 5:41) — (5:41) 1-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 32 (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at ARI 30. 21-R.Hill for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:50) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 14-J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the LA 44 (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 43. 22-T.Fisher for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 10:43) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 54 (Q3 0:07) — (:07) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 0:00) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 11:59) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) 1-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

Overtime: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 31 (OT 10:28) — (10:28) 14-J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q4 0:54) — (:54) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt pushed ob at ARI 24 for 23 yards (24-A.Wilson). [WPA +30.3% · EPA +2.91]
  • LA (OT 10:28) — (10:28) 14-J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. [WPA +29.8% · EPA +1.81]
  • LA (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at ARI 30. 21-R.Hill for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -21.5% · EPA -9.76]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 43. 22-T.Fisher for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.6% · EPA -9.37]
  • LA (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 20 for -10 yards (57-R.McKinnon). FUMBLES (57-R.McKinnon), RECOVERED by ARI-72-K.King at LA 19. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.34]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at ARI 30. 21-R.Hill for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -21.5% · EPA -9.76]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 43. 22-T.Fisher for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.6% · EPA -9.37]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) 11-J.Blake pass INTERCEPTED by 50-P.Tinoisamoa at LA 47. 50-P.Tinoisamoa to ARI 24 for 29 yards (81-A.Boldin). PENALTY on LA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 24. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.46]
  • LA (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 20 for -10 yards (57-R.McKinnon). FUMBLES (57-R.McKinnon), RECOVERED by ARI-72-K.King at LA 19. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.34]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 9:17 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
    (9:17) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 9:15 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q1 3:44 · ARI 14 · Score 13-0
    (3:44) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  5. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:41 · LA 4 · Score 14-3
    (5:41) 1-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  6. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 2:03 · ARI 32 · Score 14-9
    (2:03) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at ARI 30. 21-R.Hill for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · LA 2 · Score 14-10
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  8. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · ARI 11 · Score 17-10
    (:05) 14-J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q3 10:57 · LA 44 · Score 23-10
    (10:57) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at LA 43. 22-T.Fisher for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA XP (+1) — Q3 10:43 · ARI 2 · Score 24-10
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  11. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 0:07 · LA 54 · Score 24-16
    (:07) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · LA 2 · Score 24-17
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  13. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 12:04 · LA 3 · Score 24-23
    (12:04) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 11:59 · LA 2 · Score 24-24
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  15. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 6:08 · LA 10 · Score 24-27
    (6:08) 1-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  16. LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · ARI 6 · Score 27-27
    (:04) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  17. LA FG (+3) — OT 10:28 · ARI 31 · Score 30-27
    (10:28) 14-J.Wilkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2003-11-23?

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-27 in Week 12, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: LA 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q5: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: LA 30, Arizona Cardinals 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q1 9:17) LA touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 3:44) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Hill (Q2 2:03) LA touchdown — T. Fisher (Q3 10:57) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Blake pass) (Q3 0:07) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Blake pass) (Q4 12:04) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 5:41, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 6:08, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (OT 10:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

M. Bulger (LA), 56.0% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -9.41 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals), 51.7% completion, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -11.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.46 EPA): (13:11) 11-J.Blake pass INTERCEPTED by 50-P.Tinoisamoa at LA 47. 50-P.Tinoisamoa to ARI 24 for 29 yards (81-A.Boldin). PENALTY on LA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at.

Was LA vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. LA won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

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