Game story
In Week 15 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-11, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 12–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 6 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Hill (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -11.87 total EPA, and -12.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Floyd (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (2:05) 27-T.Mason left tackle to LA 20 for 1 yard (98-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (98-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by ARI-50-L.Foote at LA 27. 50-L.Foote to LA 27 for no gain (27-T.Mason).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2 B. Cunningham · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3 S. Bailey · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 C. Harkey · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 5 S. Bailey · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7 K. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.71 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 J. Carlson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Floyd — ARI · Receiving
M. Floyd posted the highest total EPA (+2.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.45 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (2:05) 27-T.Mason left tackle to LA 20 for 1 yard (98-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (98-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by ARI-50-L.Foote at LA 27. 50-L.Foote to LA 27 for no gain (27-T.Mason).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- 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 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q2 43:39) — (13:39) 7-C.Catanzaro 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q2 38:29) — (8:29) 7-C.Catanzaro 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 33 (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) 7-C.Catanzaro 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 28 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 7-C.Catanzaro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 1 (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 19 yard field goal 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 (Q1 47:05) — (2:05) 27-T.Mason left tackle to LA 20 for 1 yard (98-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (98-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by ARI-50-L.Foote at LA 27. 50-L.Foote to LA 27 for no gain (27-T.Mason).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass incomplete short right to 89-J.Cook (25-J.Powers).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 15-M.Floyd to LA 36 for 49 yards (21-J.Jenkins).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) 7-C.Catanzaro 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 24:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass incomplete deep left to 15-M.Floyd. PENALTY on LA-21-J.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at ARI 36 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 47:05) — (2:05) 27-T.Mason left tackle to LA 20 for 1 yard (98-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (98-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by ARI-50-L.Foote at LA 27. 50-L.Foote to LA 27 for no gain (27-T.Mason).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 24:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass incomplete deep left to 15-M.Floyd. PENALTY on LA-21-J.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at ARI 36 - No Play.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 15-M.Floyd to LA 36 for 49 yards (21-J.Jenkins).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey to ARI 39 for 38 yards (25-J.Powers).
Quarterback report card
S.Hill led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Hill (Los Angeles Rams) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -12.6% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -11.87 total EPA
- D.Stanton (Arizona Cardinals) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -11.4% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.138 | -0.278 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.2% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.274 | -0.264 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.008 | -0.593 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.278 | +0.138 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 69.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.28), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -11.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -22.79 total EPA, 2 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.
- M. Floyd (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Hill (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- D. Stanton (ARI) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 52:01 · ARI 7 · Score 0-3
(7:01) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 43:39 · LA 5 · Score 3-3
(13:39) 7-C.Catanzaro 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 38:29 · LA 26 · Score 6-3
(8:29) 7-C.Catanzaro 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 22:29 · LA 33 · Score 9-3
(7:29) 7-C.Catanzaro 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 10:52 · LA 28 · Score 12-3
(10:52) 7-C.Catanzaro 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 6:10 · ARI 1 · Score 12-6
(6:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 12-6 in Week 15, 2014 on 2014-12-11.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 12, Los Angeles Rams 6 (ARI 12-6 LA) in Week 15, 2014 on 2014-12-11.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 6, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 12, Los Angeles Rams 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 52:01, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 43:39, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 38:29, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 22:29, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 10:52, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 6:10, 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?
S. Hill (Los Angeles Rams), 44.4% completion, -12.6% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.87 total passing EPA. D. Stanton (Arizona Cardinals), 46.2% completion, -11.4% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.51 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Floyd (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +2.77 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.45 EPA): (2:05) 27-T.Mason left tackle to LA 20 for 1 yard (98-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (98-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by ARI-50-L.Foote at LA 27. 50-L.Foote to LA 27 for no gain (27-T.Mason).. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.4%.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Arizona Cardinals won 12-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
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