Game story
In Week 17 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-29, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 31–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +17.68 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.68 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (5:33) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 10, RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at ARI 8. 24-T.Rapp to ARI 8 for no gain (41-K.Drake).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +17.68 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +10.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 3 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.80 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 D. Arnold · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 5 D. Byrd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6 B. Cooks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 7 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 M. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Goff — LA · Passing
J. Goff posted the highest total EPA (+17.68) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.54 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (5:33) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 10, RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at ARI 8. 24-T.Rapp to ARI 8 for no gain (41-K.Drake).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Arnold (K. Murray pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Brown
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Byrd (K. Murray pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Higbee (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Drake
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Arizona Cardinals — Z. Gonzalez
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 29 (Q1 54:17) — (9:17) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 23 (Q1 49:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle to 82-D.Arnold for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 48:54) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 40:59) — (10:59) 34-M.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 40:54) — 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 6 (Q2 33:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 33:49) — 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 13 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-D.Byrd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 19:43) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 13:34) — 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 11 (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 7:52) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 41-K.Drake up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 3:53) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 35:33) — (5:33) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 10, RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at ARI 8. 24-T.Rapp to ARI 8 for no gain (41-K.Drake).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:45) — (4:45) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 33-N.Scott. 33-N.Scott left end to LA 23 for 6 yards (42-D.Gardeck, 49-K.Fitts).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 43, RECOVERED by LA-58-C.Littleton at LA 41. 58-C.Littleton to LA 41 for no gain (41-K.Drake).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-D.Byrd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 35:33) — (5:33) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 10, RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at ARI 8. 24-T.Rapp to ARI 8 for no gain (41-K.Drake).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 43, RECOVERED by LA-58-C.Littleton at LA 41. 58-C.Littleton to LA 41 for no gain (41-K.Drake).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 28:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams (48-T.Howard) at LA 11. 31-D.Williams to LA 11 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 29:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 82-D.Arnold to LA 33 for 37 yards (48-T.Howard).
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) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +17.68 total EPA
- K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 44.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.169 | +0.361 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.448 | -0.279 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.9% | 53.0% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -0.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, +6.81 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Murray (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 54:17 · ARI 29 · Score 0-3
(9:17) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 49:00 · LA 23 · Score 6-3
(4:00) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle to 82-D.Arnold for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 48:54 · LA 15 · Score 7-3
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 40:59 · ARI 3 · Score 7-9
(10:59) 34-M.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 40:54 · ARI 15 · Score 7-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 33:55 · ARI 6 · Score 7-16
(3:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 33:49 · ARI 15 · Score 7-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · LA 13 · Score 10-17
(:07) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 19:47 · LA 3 · Score 16-17
(4:47) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-D.Byrd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 19:43 · LA 15 · Score 17-17
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · ARI 4 · Score 17-23
(13:37) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 13:34 · ARI 15 · Score 17-24
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 7:58 · ARI 11 · Score 17-30
(7:58) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 7:52 · ARI 15 · Score 17-31
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:59 · LA 1 · Score 23-31
(3:59) (Shotgun) 41-K.Drake up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:53 · LA 15 · Score 24-31
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-24 in Week 17, 2019 on 2019-12-29.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 24, Los Angeles Rams 31 (ARI 24-31 LA) in Week 17, 2019 on 2019-12-29.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Rams 14; Final: Arizona Cardinals 24, Los Angeles Rams 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Arnold (K. Murray pass) (Q1 49:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Brown (Q2 40:59) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q2 33:55) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Byrd (K. Murray pass) (Q3 19:47) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Higbee (J. Goff pass) (Q4 13:37) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q4 7:58) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Drake (Q4 3:59) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 54:17, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 30:07, 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), 59.2% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +17.68 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 54.2% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +17.68 on passing plays. across 49 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.54 EPA): (5:33) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 10, RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at ARI 8. 24-T.Rapp to ARI 8 for no gain (41-K.Drake).. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.8%.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 31-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
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