Game story
In Week 7 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-22, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 33–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +4.00 total EPA, and -4.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Woods (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.39 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (10:08) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 33 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +4.07 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.00 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4 S. Watkins · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 6 M. Brown · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 Ja. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Woods — LA · Receiving
R. Woods posted the highest total EPA (+4.39) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.56 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (2:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Bucannon at ARI 14. 20-D.Bucannon to LA 47 for 39 yards (81-G.Everett).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Goff
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- 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 5 (Q1 49:18) — (4:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 20–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q2 41:20) — (11:20) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q2 35:35) — (5:35) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 35:25) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q2 30:47) — (:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 30:41) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q3 25:57) — (10:57) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 34 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 18 (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 3:46) — 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.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 55:08) — (10:08) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 35:48) — (5:48) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 20-L.Joyner [52-A.Ogletree] at ARI 47. 20-L.Joyner to ARI 18 for 29 yards (68-J.Veldheer). ARI-3-C.Palmer was injured during
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:15) — (12:15) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 13-Ja.Brown to LA 22 for 21 yards (20-L.Joyner).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 43 for 17 yards (20-L.Joyner).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:55) — (9:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 13-Ja.Brown pushed ob at LA 34 for 16 yards (43-J.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 17:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Bucannon at ARI 14. 20-D.Bucannon to LA 47 for 39 yards (81-G.Everett).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 35:48) — (5:48) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 20-L.Joyner [52-A.Ogletree] at ARI 47. 20-L.Joyner to ARI 18 for 29 yards (68-J.Veldheer). ARI-3-C.Palmer was injured during
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 16:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left to 33-K.Williams to LA 27 for 25 yards (43-J.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -4.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.00 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 20 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -4.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.348 | +0.155 |
| Offensive success rate | 25.4% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.419 | +0.100 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.303 | +0.248 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.155 | +0.348 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 74.6% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.35), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -23.31 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +15.03 total EPA, 7 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.
- R. Woods (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Palmer (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 49:18 · ARI 5 · Score 0-3
(4:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 41:20 · ARI 14 · Score 0-6
(11:20) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 35:35 · ARI 18 · Score 0-12
(5:35) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 35:25 · ARI 15 · Score 0-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:47 · ARI 9 · Score 0-19
(:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:41 · ARI 15 · Score 0-20
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · ARI 35 · Score 0-23
(:03) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 25:57 · ARI 16 · Score 0-26
(10:57) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:53 · ARI 18 · Score 0-32
(3:53) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 3:46 · ARI 15 · Score 0-33
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 33-0 in Week 7, 2017 on 2017-10-22.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 33 (ARI 0-33 LA) in Week 7, 2017 on 2017-10-22.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 20; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 35:35) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Goff (Q2 30:47) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q4 3:53) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 49:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 41:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 25:57, 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?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 55.0% completion, -4.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.00 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -4.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
R. Woods (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +4.39 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.56 EPA): (2:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Bucannon at ARI 14. 20-D.Bucannon to LA 47 for 39 yards (81-G.Everett).. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.4%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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