Cardinals 14–38 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2004

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 38–14 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 7–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: E. Moulds
Top passer: J. McCown
Biggest EPA play: 1-N.Rackers kicks 57 yards from ARI 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key …
Game date: 2004-10-31

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Arizona Cardinals 38–14 on 2004-10-31. E. Moulds posted a game-high +7.59 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	0	7	7	0	0	14
Buffalo Bills	10	7	21	0	0	38

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

ARI 30

ARI 12

BUF 28

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:37FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
0-3
(9:37) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:37TD
WMW. McGahee
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 5
Score
0-9
(4:37) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Bannan. Penalty on ARI-72-R.Kolodziej, Defensive Offside, declined.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:31XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
0-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:30TD
OAO. Ayanbadejo
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 4
Score
6-10
(8:30) 30-O.Ayanbadejo right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:25XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
7-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 8:25TD
TMT. McGee
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 30
Score
7-16
1-N.Rackers kicks 57 yards from ARI 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: L.Fletcher, J.Stamer.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 8:12XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 15:00TD
EME. Moulds
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 8
Score
7-23
(15:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 14:55.)
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:55XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:13TD
TET. Euhus
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 12
Score
7-30
(12:13) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 87-T.Euhus for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Swing pass right, caught at ARI 8.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:05XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-31
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 7:00TD
WMW. McGahee
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
7-37
(7:00) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key Block: J.Bannan
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:57XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-38
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 4:01TD
Buddy Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 28
Score
13-38
(4:01) 12-J.McCown pass to 80-B.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, left side.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:54XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
14-38
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
2A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
3D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.32 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
4Buddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
5T. Euhus · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
6W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
7F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
8O. Ayanbadejo · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 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

E. Moulds — BUF · Receiving

E. Moulds posted the highest total EPA (+7.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.53 EPA per play.

E. Moulds's top snap (+4.08 EPA): (8:39) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds ran ob at ARI 2 for 23 yards. Caught along right sideline at ARI 9.

Biggest single play (+6.23 EPA): N. Rackers — 1-N.Rackers kicks 57 yards from ARI 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: L.Fletcher, J.Stamer.

Quarterback report card

J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals) · 28 dropbacks · 32.1% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.12 total EPA
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 17 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +6.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.226	+0.029
Offensive success rate	35.8%	37.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.076	+0.397
Rush EPA/play	-0.251	-0.280
Defensive EPA/play	-0.029	+0.226
Defensive success rate	62.8%	64.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -21.52 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, +2.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee (Q1 4:37)
Arizona Cardinals — O. Ayanbadejo (Q2 8:30)
Buffalo Bills — T. McGee (Q2 8:25)
Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 15:00)
Buffalo Bills — T. Euhus (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 12:13)
Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee (Q4 7:00)
Arizona Cardinals — Buddy Johnson (J. McCown pass) (Q4 4:01)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q1 9:37)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q1 9:37) — (9:37) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q1 4:37) — (4:37) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Bannan. Penalty on ARI-72-R.Kolodziej, Defensive Offside, declined.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 4:31) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) 30-O.Ayanbadejo right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:25) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 30 (Q2 8:25) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 57 yards from ARI 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: L.Fletcher, J.Stamer.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 8:12) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 21–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q4 15:00); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:55) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 87-T.Euhus for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Swing pass right, caught at ARI 8.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 12:05) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key Block: J.Bannan; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 6:57) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 28 (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) 12-J.McCown pass to 80-B.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, left side.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:54) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:25) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 57 yards from ARI 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: L.Fletcher, J.Stamer. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +6.23]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) 12-J.McCown sacked at ARI 18 for -9 yards (98-R.Edwards). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -2.29]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin to BUF 45 for 13 yards (24-T.McGee; 43-I.Reese). Caught over middle at BUF 47. PENALTY on BUF-95-S.Adams, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 45. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.24]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 14:55.) [WPA +5.6% · EPA +3.07]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) 11-D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 30, ball out of bounds at BUF 5. [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:25) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 57 yards from ARI 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: L.Fletcher, J.Stamer. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +6.23]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) 12-J.McCown pass to 80-B.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, left side. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.68]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds ran ob at ARI 2 for 23 yards. Caught along right sideline at ARI 9. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.08]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 87-T.Euhus for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Swing pass right, caught at ARI 8. [WPA +1.0% · EPA +3.52]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 9:37 · ARI 7 · Score 0-3
(9:37) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 4:37 · ARI 5 · Score 0-9
(4:37) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Bannan. Penalty on ARI-72-R.Kolodziej, Defensive Offside, declined.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 4:31 · ARI 2 · Score 0-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 8:30 · BUF 4 · Score 6-10
(8:30) 30-O.Ayanbadejo right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 8:25 · BUF 2 · Score 7-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 8:25 · ARI 30 · Score 7-16
1-N.Rackers kicks 57 yards from ARI 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: L.Fletcher, J.Stamer.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 8:12 · ARI 2 · Score 7-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ARI 8 · Score 7-23
(15:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 14:55.)
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · ARI 2 · Score 7-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 12:13 · ARI 12 · Score 7-30
(12:13) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 87-T.Euhus for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Swing pass right, caught at ARI 8.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 12:05 · ARI 2 · Score 7-31
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 7:00 · ARI 1 · Score 7-37
(7:00) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Key Block: J.Bannan
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:57 · ARI 2 · Score 7-38
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 4:01 · BUF 28 · Score 13-38
(4:01) 12-J.McCown pass to 80-B.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone, left side.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:54 · BUF 2 · Score 14-38
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

Key takeaways

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

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills on 2004-10-31?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Arizona Cardinals 38-14 in Week 8, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Buffalo Bills 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Buffalo Bills 21; Final: Arizona Cardinals 14, Buffalo Bills 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 4:37) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — O. Ayanbadejo (Q2 8:30) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. McGee (Q2 8:25) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 15:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Euhus (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 12:13) Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q4 7:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Johnson (J. McCown pass) (Q4 4:01) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 9:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills?

J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 32.1% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.12 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 47.1% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +6.32 total passing EPA.

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

E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.59 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.08 EPA): (8:39) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds ran ob at ARI 2 for 23 yards. Caught along right sideline at ARI 9..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W

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