Arizona Cardinals vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2011 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-30, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 30–27 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +1.33 total EPA, and +2.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Boldin (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-21.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (9:07) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 8 for -9 yards (50-O.Schofield). FUMBLES (50-O.Schofield), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at BAL 2. 90-D.Dockett to BAL 2 for no gain (84-E.Dickson). Penalty on BAL-78-B

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.66 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
2. 2 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
3. 3 J. King · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +1.33 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Arizona Cardinals — C. Wells (Q2 38:27)
• Arizona Cardinals — P. Peterson (Q2 36:25)
• Arizona Cardinals — E. Doucet (K. Kolb pass) (Q2 33:52)
• Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice (Q3 27:17)
• Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice (Q3 16:37)
• Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

• Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q1 49:02)
• Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q2 42:30)
• Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q2 30:39)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q4 8:59)
• Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q4 0:03)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 14 (Q1 49:02) — (4:02) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 21–6. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q2 42:30) — (12:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 38:27) — (8:27) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 38:22) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 66 (Q2 36:25) — (6:25) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 48 yards to ARI 18, Center-46-M.Cox. 21-P.Peterson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 36:06) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 10 (Q2 33:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 85-E.Doucet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 33:46) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q2 30:39) — (:39) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) 27-R.Rice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 27:13) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 27-R.Rice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 16:32) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice ties Ravens single game record with 3 touchdowns in one game.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:55) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 27 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q4 0:03).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:07) — (9:07) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 8 for -9 yards (50-O.Schofield). FUMBLES (50-O.Schofield), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at BAL 2. 90-D.Dockett to BAL 2 for no gain (84-E.Dickson). Penalty on BAL-78-B [WPA -21.6% · EPA -6.71]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 16:26) — (1:26) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle intended for 36-L.Stephens-Howling INTERCEPTED by 53-J.McClain [55-T.Suggs] at ARI 30. 53-J.McClain to ARI 22 for 8 yards (63-L.Sendlein; 36-L.Stephens-Howling). [WPA -21.4% · EPA -4.71]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 36:25) — (6:25) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 48 yards to ARI 18, Center-46-M.Cox. 21-P.Peterson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.8% · EPA -6.46]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 51:01) — (6:01) 4-K.Kolb pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to BAL 6 for 66 yards (29-Ca.Williams). Longest play against Ravens defense this season. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.78]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Ravens overcome 21-point deficit to post largest comeback win in franchise history. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +0.11]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:07) — (9:07) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 8 for -9 yards (50-O.Schofield). FUMBLES (50-O.Schofield), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at BAL 2. 90-D.Dockett to BAL 2 for no gain (84-E.Dickson). Penalty on BAL-78-B [WPA -21.6% · EPA -6.71]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 36:25) — (6:25) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 48 yards to ARI 18, Center-46-M.Cox. 21-P.Peterson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.8% · EPA -6.46]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 51:01) — (6:01) 4-K.Kolb pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to BAL 6 for 66 yards (29-Ca.Williams). Longest play against Ravens defense this season. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.78]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 16:26) — (1:26) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle intended for 36-L.Stephens-Howling INTERCEPTED by 53-J.McClain [55-T.Suggs] at ARI 30. 53-J.McClain to ARI 22 for 8 yards (63-L.Sendlein; 36-L.Stephens-Howling). [WPA -21.4% · EPA -4.71]

Quarterback report card

J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 60 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.33 total EPA
• K.Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 30.3% completion · -12.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals -0.05, Baltimore Ravens -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -4.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -5.01 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• A. Boldin (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• K. Kolb (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 49:02 · BAL 14 · Score 3-0
   (4:02) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 42:30 · ARI 8 · Score 3-3
   (12:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 38:27 · BAL 1 · Score 9-3
   (8:27) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 38:22 · BAL 2 · Score 10-3
   3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 36:25 · ARI 66 · Score 16-3
   (6:25) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 48 yards to ARI 18, Center-46-M.Cox. 21-P.Peterson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 36:06 · BAL 2 · Score 17-3
   3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
7. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 33:52 · BAL 10 · Score 23-3
   (3:52) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 85-E.Doucet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 33:46 · BAL 2 · Score 24-3
   3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:39 · ARI 29 · Score 24-6
   (:39) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 27:17 · ARI 1 · Score 24-12
    (12:17) 27-R.Rice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 27:13 · ARI 2 · Score 24-13
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 16:37 · ARI 1 · Score 24-19
    (1:37) 27-R.Rice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 16:32 · ARI 2 · Score 24-20
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
14. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ARI 3 · Score 24-26
    (15:00) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice ties Ravens single game record with 3 touchdowns in one game.
15. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · ARI 2 · Score 24-27
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
16. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 8:59 · BAL 27 · Score 27-27
    (8:59) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
17. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · ARI 7 · Score 27-30
    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Ravens overcome 21-point deficit to post largest comeback