Game story
In Week 13 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-06, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 27–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +14.83 total EPA, and +6.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (12:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-M.Floyd to LA 29 for 20 yards (21-J.Jenkins). LA-21-J.Jenkins was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +14.83 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 Jo. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3 M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 J. Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 5 D. Stanton · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +3.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 6 K. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 D. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 8 D. Fells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Palmer — ARI · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+14.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.25 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (5:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-Jo.Brown to LA 13 for 68 yards (23-R.McLeod).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Williams
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Los Angeles Rams — Z. Hocker
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
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 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q1 55:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 14-J.Nelson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Brockers].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 55:07) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 7-C.Catanzaro 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q3 26:32) — (11:32) 2-Z.Hocker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q3 20:58); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 20:53) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 33-K.Williams left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 16:30) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-M.Floyd to LA 29 for 20 yards (21-J.Jenkins). LA-21-J.Jenkins was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 55:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 14-J.Nelson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Brockers].
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 25:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 15-M.Floyd to ARI 40 for 31 yards (21-J.Jenkins) [99-A.Donald].
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 50:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI 43. 26-R.Johnson to ARI 36 for -7 yards (18-K.Britt).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:42) — (12:42) 30-T.Gurley left tackle pushed ob at ARI 17 for 34 yards (26-R.Johnson). LA-88-L.Kendricks was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-Jo.Brown to LA 13 for 68 yards (23-R.McLeod).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 55:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 14-J.Nelson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Brockers].
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 33-K.Williams left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 50:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI 43. 26-R.Johnson to ARI 36 for -7 yards (18-K.Britt).
Quarterback report card
C.Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.83 total EPA
- N.Foles (Los Angeles Rams) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -14.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.117 | -0.259 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 30.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.390 | -0.420 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.058 | -0.304 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.259 | -0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.6% | 56.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +11.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -17.85 total EPA, 1 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.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- N. Foles (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.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 55:12 · LA 22 · Score 6-0
(10:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 14-J.Nelson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Brockers]. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 55:07 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · LA 15 · Score 10-0
(:10) 7-C.Catanzaro 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 26:32 · ARI 17 · Score 10-3
(11:32) 2-Z.Hocker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 20:58 · LA 10 · Score 16-3
(5:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-21-J.Jenkins was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 20:53 · LA 15 · Score 17-3
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 16:37 · LA 35 · Score 23-3
(1:37) 33-K.Williams left guard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 16:30 · LA 15 · Score 24-3
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 4:12 · LA 11 · Score 27-3
(4:12) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-3 in Week 13, 2015 on 2015-12-06.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 27, Los Angeles Rams 3 (ARI 27-3 LA) in Week 13, 2015 on 2015-12-06.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 14, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 27, Los Angeles Rams 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 55:12) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 20:58) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Williams (Q3 16:37) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 30:10, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — Z. Hocker (Q3 26:32, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 4:12, 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?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 59.1% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.83 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Los Angeles Rams), 42.9% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -14.69 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +14.83 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.25 EPA): (5:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-Jo.Brown to LA 13 for 68 yards (23-R.McLeod).. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.2%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
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