Game story
In Week 4 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-28, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 37–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +17.04 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.04 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (14:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at ARI 46 for -10 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at ARI 46, RECOVERED by LA-66-B.Young at ARI 43. 66-B.Young to ARI 22 for 21 yards (42-J.Hodgins).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 37 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +17.04 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +16.35 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 4 D. Looker · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5 L. Gordon · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 B. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 7 B. Manumaleuna · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 E. Smith · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.16 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+17.04) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.08 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (14:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at ARI 46 for -10 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at ARI 46, RECOVERED by LA-66-B.Young at ARI 43. 66-B.Young to ARI 22 for 21 yards (42-J.Hodgins).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — L. Gordon
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Looker (M. Bulger pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — E. Smith
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Scobey
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Bulger
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q1 54:36) — (9:36) 34-L.Gordon left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 54:31) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q1 45:46) — (:46) 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 45:39) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 30:39) — (:39) 22-E.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 30:36); Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q3 22:21) — (7:21) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q3 22:17) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to ARI 0. 33-J.Scobey for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 13:11) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 4:06) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:40) — (14:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at ARI 46 for -10 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at ARI 46, RECOVERED by LA-66-B.Young at ARI 43. 66-B.Young to ARI 22 for 21 yards (42-J.Hodgins).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 22:17) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to ARI 0. 33-J.Scobey for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:37) — (12:37) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt pushed ob at ARI 32 for 11 yards (36-D.Barrett).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 11-J.Blake pass incomplete. PENALTY on ARI-11-J.Blake, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced at ARI 22.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:40) — (14:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at ARI 46 for -10 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at ARI 46, RECOVERED by LA-66-B.Young at ARI 43. 66-B.Young to ARI 22 for 21 yards (42-J.Hodgins).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 22:17) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to ARI 0. 33-J.Scobey for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:36) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. PENALTY on LA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on LA-24-D.Groce, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 16:57) — (1:57) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 45 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +17.04 total EPA
- J.Blake (Arizona Cardinals) · 20 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.71 EPA/play · -14.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.199 | +0.166 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.645 | +0.379 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.166 | +0.199 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -10.92 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +16.96 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 54:36 · ARI 3 · Score 0-6
(9:36) 34-L.Gordon left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 54:31 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 45:46 · ARI 6 · Score 0-13
(:46) 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 45:39 · ARI 2 · Score 0-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 37:50 · ARI 6 · Score 0-17
(7:50) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 30:39 · LA 1 · Score 6-17
(:39) 22-E.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 30:36 · LA 2 · Score 7-17
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. PENALTY on LA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on LA-2 - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · ARI 35 · Score 7-20
(:03) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 22:21 · ARI 13 · Score 7-23
(7:21) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 22:17 · LA 30 · Score 13-23
14-J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from LA 30 to ARI 0. 33-J.Scobey for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 13:14 · ARI 7 · Score 13-29
(13:14) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 13:11 · ARI 2 · Score 13-30
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · ARI 2 · Score 13-36
(4:10) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 4:06 · ARI 2 · Score 13-37
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 37-13 in Week 4, 2003 on 2003-09-28.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 13, Los Angeles Rams 37 (ARI 13-37 LA) in Week 4, 2003 on 2003-09-28.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Rams 6; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 6, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 14; Final: Arizona Cardinals 13, Los Angeles Rams 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — L. Gordon (Q1 54:36) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Looker (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 45:46) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Smith (Q2 30:39) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Scobey (Q3 22:17) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 13:14) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Bulger (Q4 4:10) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 37:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 22:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 62.2% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +17.04 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -0.71 EPA per dropback, -14.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +17.04 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.08 EPA): (14:40) 11-J.Blake sacked at ARI 46 for -10 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at ARI 46, RECOVERED by LA-66-B.Young at ARI 43. 66-B.Young to ARI 22 for 21 yards (. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.0%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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