Game story
In Week 11 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-22, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 21–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -6.57 total EPA, and -10.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (13:42) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 32, touched at ARI 30, RECOVERED by LA-21-O.Atogwe at ARI 25. 21-O.Atogwe to ARI 25 for no gain (84-A.Becht).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 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 · +14.72 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 2 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 D. Amendola · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 4 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.68 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 5 C. Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.72 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6 T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 B. Patrick · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 8 T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 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 (+14.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.64 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (13:42) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 32, touched at ARI 30, RECOVERED by LA-21-O.Atogwe at ARI 25. 21-O.Atogwe to ARI 25 for no gain (84-A.Becht).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Wells
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Neill
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Neill
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q1 57:24) — (12:24) 3-Josh.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 47:32) — (2:32) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 47:28) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q2 41:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 41:48) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 32:29) — (2:29) 26-C.Wells right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 32:23) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q3 15:17) — (:17) 3-Josh.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 7:08) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 58:42) — (13:42) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 32, touched at ARI 30, RECOVERED by LA-21-O.Atogwe at ARI 25. 21-O.Atogwe to ARI 25 for no gain (84-A.Becht).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) 34-T.Hightower up the middle to LA 23 for 50 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle intended for 46-D.Fells INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 45. 24-A.Wilson to ARI 45 for no gain (46-D.Fells). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass com
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at LA 42 for -7 yards (sack split by 91-L.Little and 96-J.Hall).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete short right to 11-B.Gibson. PENALTY on LA-73-A.Goldberg, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 13.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 58:42) — (13:42) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 32, touched at ARI 30, RECOVERED by LA-21-O.Atogwe at ARI 25. 21-O.Atogwe to ARI 25 for no gain (84-A.Becht).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 7-M.Leinart pass short right to 84-A.Becht to LA 43 for 2 yards (58-D.Vobora). FUMBLES (58-D.Vobora), RECOVERED by LA-37-J.Butler at LA 46. 37-J.Butler to ARI 44 for 10 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald)
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 16-D.Amendola to ARI 1 for 25 yards (20-R.Brown, 21-A.Rolle).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to LA 1 for 38 yards (37-J.Butler).
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) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.57 total EPA
- K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 20 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +16.0% CPOE · +0.74 EPA/play · +14.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.264 | -0.153 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.187 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.091 | -0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +2.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -7.62 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 FG (+3) — Q1 57:24 · ARI 22 · Score 0-3
(12:24) 3-Josh.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 47:32 · LA 5 · Score 6-3
(2:32) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 47:28 · LA 2 · Score 7-3
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 41:54 · LA 11 · Score 13-3
(11:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 41:48 · LA 2 · Score 14-3
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 32:29 · LA 1 · Score 20-3
(2:29) 26-C.Wells right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 32:23 · LA 2 · Score 21-3
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 15:17 · ARI 2 · Score 21-6
(:17) 3-Josh.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 7:13 · ARI 1 · Score 21-12
(7:13) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 7:08 · ARI 2 · Score 21-13
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 21-13 in Week 11, 2009 on 2009-11-22.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 21, Los Angeles Rams 13 (ARI 21-13 LA) in Week 11, 2009 on 2009-11-22.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 21, Los Angeles Rams 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q1 47:32) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 41:54) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q2 32:29) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 7:13) Los Angeles Rams field goal — R. Neill (Q1 57:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — R. Neill (Q3 15:17, 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), 44.2% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.57 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 75.0% completion, +16.0% CPOE, +0.74 EPA per dropback, +14.72 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 +14.72 on passing plays. across 20 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.64 EPA): (13:42) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 32, touched at ARI 30, RECOVERED by LA-21-O.Atogwe at ARI 25. 21-O.Atogwe to ARI 25 for no gain (84-A.Becht).. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.5%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L
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