Game story
In Week 9 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-02, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 34–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -11.62 total EPA, and -14.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (12:21) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 40. 21-A.Rolle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +12.19 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 3 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 4 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 5 J. Urban · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.66 EPA/play
- 6 D. Stanley · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
- 7 D. Avery · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8 J. Arrington · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 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 (+12.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.72 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (12:21) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 40. 21-A.Rolle for 40 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 — D. Stanley (M. Bulger pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Rolle
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Urban (K. Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
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 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 80 (Q1 49:34) — (4:34) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 19-D.Stanley for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 49:23) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 24–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 85 (Q2 42:21) — (12:21) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 40. 21-A.Rolle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 42:10) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q2 38:13) — (8:13) 1-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:53) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 56 (Q2 30:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 85-J.Urban for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball initially tipped by J.Wade.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 30:42) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q3 18:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 18:16) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 12 (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:21) — (12:21) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 40. 21-A.Rolle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:25) — (9:25) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 21 for -9 yards (24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (24-A.Wilson), touched at LA 21, RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Berry at LA 23. 92-B.Berry to LA 23 for no gain (30-A.Pittman).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:34) — (4:34) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 19-D.Stanley for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 52:59) — (7:59) 13-K.Warner up the middle to LA 1 for no gain (92-E.Moore).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:21) — (12:21) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 40. 21-A.Rolle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:34) — (4:34) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 19-D.Stanley for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 85-J.Urban for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball initially tipped by J.Wade.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:25) — (9:25) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 21 for -9 yards (24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (24-A.Wilson), touched at LA 21, RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Berry at LA 23. 92-B.Berry to LA 23 for no gain (30-A.Pittman).
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) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -14.3% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -11.62 total EPA
- K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +12.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.078 | -0.254 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.6% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.321 | -0.298 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.035 | -0.506 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.254 | -0.078 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 62.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, +7.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -18.80 total EPA, 3 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.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- K. Warner (ARI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 49:34 · ARI 80 · Score 0-6
(4:34) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 19-D.Stanley for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 49:23 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 42:21 · ARI 85 · Score 6-7
(12:21) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 40. 21-A.Rolle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 42:10 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 38:13 · LA 18 · Score 10-7
(8:13) 1-N.Rackers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LA 30 · Score 16-7
(2:00) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 31:53 · LA 2 · Score 17-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 30:55 · LA 56 · Score 23-7
(:55) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 85-J.Urban for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball initially tipped by J.Wade. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 30:42 · LA 2 · Score 24-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 18:20 · LA 7 · Score 30-7
(3:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 18:16 · LA 2 · Score 31-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · ARI 3 · Score 31-13
(12:20) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:34 · LA 12 · Score 34-13
(3:34) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 34-13 in Week 9, 2008 on 2008-11-02.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 34, Los Angeles Rams 13 (ARI 34-13 LA) in Week 9, 2008 on 2008-11-02.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 24, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 6; Final: Arizona Cardinals 34, Los Angeles Rams 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Stanley (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 49:34) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Rolle (Q2 42:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q2 32:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Urban (K. Warner pass) (Q2 30:55) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q3 18:20) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 12:20) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 38:13, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 3:34, 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), 41.0% completion, -14.3% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -11.62 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 60.5% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +12.19 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 +12.19 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.72 EPA): (12:21) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 40. 21-A.Rolle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.0%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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