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NFL · Week 11 · November 20, 2005 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2005 Week 11 Recap

Cardinals defeat Rams 38–28 in Week 11

Kade Warner led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 38–28 Week 11 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 38 3–7 Winner
Final 38–28
Los Angeles Rams 28 4–6
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
38–28
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 13–10 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Game date
November 20, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Kade Warner 27/45 · 280 YDS · 3 TD +18.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 8 REC · 105 YDS · 1 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Fitzgerald 9 REC · 104 YDS · 1 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Bulger 19/31 · 199 YDS · 2 TD +12.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 11 REC · 129 YDS · 1 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Curtis 9 REC · 98 YDS · 1 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 38–28 in Week 11 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-20, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+26.2% win probability) came in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 11 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-20, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 38–28 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 33 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +18.33 total EPA.

On the individual side, K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+26.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (7:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Arizona Cardinals310322038
Los Angeles Rams37711028

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 K. Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +18.33 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +12.58 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  3. 3 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +10.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  4. 4 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.48 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  5. 5 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  6. 6 K. Curtis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  7. 7 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
  8. 8 A. Bergen · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

K. Warner — ARI · Passing

K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+18.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.57 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (7:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 44:14)
  • Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q2 39:00)
  • Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 22:47)
  • Arizona Cardinals — A. Bergen (K. Warner pass) (Q4 8:17)
  • Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q4 3:17)
  • Arizona Cardinals — J. Arrington (Q4 1:55)
  • Los Angeles Rams — K. Curtis (J. Martin pass) (Q4 0:41)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q1 52:40)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q1 46:27)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 30:30)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q3 26:14)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q4 3:39)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q1 52:40) — (7:40) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q1 46:27) — (1:27) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 22 (Q2 44:14) — (14:14) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 44:07) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q2 39:00) — (9:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.LA-32-R.Bartell was injured during the play.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 38:53) — 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 15 (Q2 30:30) — (:30) 1-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 33 (Q3 26:14) — (11:14) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 46 (Q3 22:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 22:38) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 22–11. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 13-K.Warner pass to 89-A.Bergen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 8:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 14-J.Wilkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:11) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 28-J.Arrington up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 1:54) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 26 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 0:35) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-J.Martin pass to 33-A.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.2% · EPA +5.57]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 11-J.Martin pass to 81-T.Holt to ARI 19 for 15 yards (57-O.Huff). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +1.96]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 39-S.Jackson left end to ARI 25 for -2 yards (57-O.Huff). FUMBLES (57-O.Huff), RECOVERED by ARI-72-R.Kolodziej at ARI 25. 72-R.Kolodziej to ARI 25 for no gain (70-A.Barron). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -3.99]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:00) — (9:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.LA-32-R.Bartell was injured during the play. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.71]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:35) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 65 yards from LA 30 to ARI 5. 87-R.Swinton to LA 5 for 90 yards (32-R.Bartell). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +5.09]

Impact plays

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.2% · EPA +5.57]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 11-J.Martin sacked at LA 19 for -9 yards (55-D.Blackstock). FUMBLES (55-D.Blackstock), touched at LA 19, RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at LA 15. 24-A.Wilson to LA 15 for no gain (70-A.Barron). [WPA -3.1% · EPA -5.43]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:35) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 65 yards from LA 30 to ARI 5. 87-R.Swinton to LA 5 for 90 yards (32-R.Bartell). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +5.09]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 39-S.Jackson left end to ARI 25 for -2 yards (57-O.Huff). FUMBLES (57-O.Huff), RECOVERED by ARI-72-R.Kolodziej at ARI 25. 72-R.Kolodziej to ARI 25 for no gain (70-A.Barron). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -3.99]

Quarterback report card

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

  • K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +18.33 total EPA
  • M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +12.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatArizona CardinalsLos Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play+0.251+0.079
Offensive success rate49.5%49.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.407+0.270
Rush EPA/play+0.003-0.819
Defensive EPA/play-0.079-0.251
Defensive success rate50.6%50.5%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +22.81 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +6.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) 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.

  1. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 52:40 · ARI 29 · Score 0-3
    (7:40) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  2. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 46:27 · LA 14 · Score 3-3
    (1:27) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  3. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 44:14 · ARI 22 · Score 3-9
    (14:14) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 44:07 · ARI 2 · Score 3-10
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 39:00 · LA 13 · Score 9-10
    (9:00) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.LA-32-R.Bartell was injured during the play.
  6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 38:53 · LA 2 · Score 10-10
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  7. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:30 · LA 15 · Score 13-10
    (:30) 1-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 26:14 · LA 33 · Score 16-10
    (11:14) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  9. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 22:47 · ARI 46 · Score 16-16
    (7:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 22:38 · ARI 2 · Score 16-17
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  11. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · LA 9 · Score 22-17
    (8:17) 13-K.Warner pass to 89-A.Bergen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 8:11 · LA 2 · Score 24-17
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  13. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 3:39 · ARI 14 · Score 24-20
    (3:39) 14-J.Wilkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  14. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:17 · LA 7 · Score 30-20
    (3:17) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · LA 2 · Score 31-20
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  16. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · LA 7 · Score 37-20
    (1:55) 28-J.Arrington up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · LA 2 · Score 38-20
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  18. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · ARI 26 · Score 38-26
    (:41) (Shotgun) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 0:35 · ARI 2 · Score 38-28
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-J.Martin pass to 33-A.Harris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 38-28 in Week 11, 2005 on 2005-11-20.

What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Arizona Cardinals 38, Los Angeles Rams 28 (ARI 38-28 LA) in Week 11, 2005 on 2005-11-20.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 10, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 22, Los Angeles Rams 11; Final: Arizona Cardinals 38, Los Angeles Rams 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 44:14) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q2 39:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 22:47) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Bergen (K. Warner pass) (Q4 8:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q4 3:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Arrington (Q4 1:55) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Curtis (J. Martin pass) (Q4 0:41) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 52:40, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 46:27, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 30:30, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 26:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 3:39, 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?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 60.0% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +18.33 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 61.3% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +12.58 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +18.33 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.57 EPA): (7:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +26.2%.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

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