Game story
In Week 5 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-04, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 17–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -15.03 total EPA, and -8.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Gibson (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (11:58) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 13-C.Givens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Gibson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2 C. Givens · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3 L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 4 R. Housler · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5 A. Sherman · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 6 R. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7 A. Smith · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8 M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Gibson — LA · Receiving
B. Gibson posted the highest total EPA (+2.82) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.81 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (11:58) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 13-C.Givens for 51 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 — L. Kendricks (S. Bradford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Givens (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
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 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q1 57:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 57:39) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q1 48:19) — (3:19) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 36 (Q2 40:50) — (10:50) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 51 (Q4 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 13-C.Givens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 11:49) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 13-C.Givens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 83-B.Quick INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson [50-O.Schofield] at ARI -8. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 19:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 36 for 29 yards (43-C.Dahl) [95-W.Hayes].
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:10) — (14:10) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 16-D.Amendola to ARI 11 for 44 yards (21-P.Peterson) [58-D.Washington]. Penalty on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 35:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 85-E.Doucet to LA 27 for 12 yards (31-C.Finnegan; 43-C.Dahl).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 13-C.Givens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked at ARI 48 for -7 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), touched at 50, RECOVERED by LA-95-W.Hayes at ARI 47. 95-W.Hayes to ARI 47 for no gain (29-A.Smith).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 83-B.Quick INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson [50-O.Schofield] at ARI -8. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked at LA 20 for -7 yards (31-C.Finnegan).
Quarterback report card
K.Kolb led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 63 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -15.03 total EPA
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 25 dropbacks · 28.0% completion · -19.9% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -5.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.207 | -0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.6% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.239 | -0.230 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.036 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.207 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 59.4% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -19.88 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -6.33 total EPA, 3 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.
- B. Gibson (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Kolb (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- S. Bradford (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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 57:45 · ARI 7 · Score 0-6
(12:45) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 57:39 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 48:19 · LA 17 · Score 3-7
(3:19) 3-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 40:50 · ARI 36 · Score 3-10
(10:50) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 11:58 · ARI 51 · Score 3-16
(11:58) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 13-C.Givens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 11:49 · ARI 2 · Score 3-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-3 in Week 5, 2012 on 2012-10-04.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 17 (ARI 3-17 LA) in Week 5, 2012 on 2012-10-04.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — L. Kendricks (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 57:45) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Givens (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 11:58) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 48:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 40:50, 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. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 44.4% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -15.03 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 28.0% completion, -19.9% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -5.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
B. Gibson (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +2.82 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.81 EPA): (11:58) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 13-C.Givens for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.7%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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