Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2007 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-07, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 34–31 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

G. Frerotte (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -11.29 total EPA, and -5.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-46.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (14:07) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +14.81 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
3. 3 Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
4. 4 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Bennett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +3.54 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Leonard · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Arrington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 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

• Los Angeles Rams — D. Bennett (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 45:00)
• Arizona Cardinals — E. James (Q2 33:48)
• Arizona Cardinals — K. Warner (Q2 30:00)
• Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 27:23)
• Arizona Cardinals — R. Hood (Q4 14:07)
• Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q4 3:15)
• Los Angeles Rams — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 0:20)

Field goals

• Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q1 53:36)
• Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q1 49:04)
• Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q2 31:21)
• Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q3 16:44)
• Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q4 8:48)

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 28 (Q1 53:36) — (8:36) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q1 49:04) — (4:04) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–10. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 16 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep right to 83-D.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 44:55) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 33:48); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 33:32) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q2 31:21) — (1:21) 14-J.Wilkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 30:00) — (:00) 13-K.Warner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 30:00) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q3 27:23) — (12:23) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 81-T.Holt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 26:44); Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q3 16:44) — (1:44) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–11. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 37 (Q4 14:07) — (14:07) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 13:47) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q4 8:48) — (8:48) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 13-K.Warner pass short right 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-5-M.Barr.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 29 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep right to 84-R.McMichael for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 0:13) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-G.Frerotte pass to 81-T.Holt is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

• Los Angeles Rams (Q4 14:07) — (14:07) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -46.3% · EPA -10.60]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 40. 26-R.Hood to LA 29 for 31 yards (70-A.Barron). PENALTY on LA-68-R.Incognito, Unnecessary Roug [WPA -22.0% · EPA -6.19]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 21:42) — (6:42) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at LA -2. Touchback. Penalty on ARI, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA -20.8% · EPA -5.60]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left intended for 83-D.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 41. 24-A.Wilson to LA 39 for 20 yards (23-B.Leonard). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.66]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:23) — (:23) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 1 for 34 yards (50-P.Tinoisamoa). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +2.76]

Impact plays

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

• Los Angeles Rams (Q4 14:07) — (14:07) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -46.3% · EPA -10.60]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 40. 26-R.Hood to LA 29 for 31 yards (70-A.Barron). PENALTY on LA-68-R.Incognito, Unnecessary Roug [WPA -22.0% · EPA -6.19]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 21:42) — (6:42) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at LA -2. Touchback. Penalty on ARI, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA -20.8% · EPA -5.60]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:23) — (12:23) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown [91-L.Little] at LA 27. 34-F.Brown to LA 39 for 12 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.06]

Quarterback report card

G.Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• G.Frerotte (Los Angeles Rams) · 49 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.29 total EPA
• K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +3.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -0.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -6.70 total EPA, 7 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• G. Frerotte (LA) 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. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 53:36 · ARI 28 · Score 0-3
   (8:36) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
2. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 49:04 · LA 32 · Score 3-3
   (4:04) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
3. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · ARI 16 · Score 3-9
   (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep right to 83-D.Bennett for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 44:55 · ARI 2 · Score 3-10
   14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 33:48 · LA 6 · Score 9-10
   (3:48) 32-E.James right guard to LA 1 for 5 yards (51-W.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (51-W.Witherspoon), recovered by ARI-74-R.Wells at LA -5. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challeng
6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 33:32 · LA 2 · Score 10-10
   1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
7. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 31:21 · ARI 17 · Score 10-13
   (1:21) 14-J.Wilkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 30:00 · LA 1 · Score 16-13
   (:00) 13-K.Warner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · LA 2 · Score 17-13
   1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
10. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 27:23 · ARI 11 · Score 17-19
    (12:23) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 81-T.Holt for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 26:44 · ARI 2 · Score 17-20
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. PENALTY on LA-68-R.Incognito, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. PENALTY o
12. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 16:44 · LA 14 · Score 20-20
    (1:44) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
13. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 14:07 · ARI 37 · Score 26-20
    (14:07) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 13:47 · LA 2 · Score 27-20
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
15. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 8:48 · ARI 13 · Score 27-23
    (8:48) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
16. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:15 · LA 7 · Score 33-23
    (3:15) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · LA 2 · Score 34-23
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
18. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 0:20 · ARI 29 · Score 34-29
    (:20) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep right to 84-R.McMichael for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
19. Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 0:13 · ARI 2 · Score 34-31
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-G.Frerotte pass to 81-T.Holt is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.