Who won Arizona Cardinals vs LA on 2021-10-03?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 37-20 in Week 4, 2021.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs LA?

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+5.01 EPA): (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-D.Long, Defensive Holding, declined..

Cardinals 37–20 Rams: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2021

Q: What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs LA?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, LA 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 17, LA 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, LA 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, LA 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 37, LA 20.

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs LA?

M. Stafford (LA), 55.3% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.17 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 58.5% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.57 total passing EPA.

Game story

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 37–20 in Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-03, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+13.9% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-03, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 37–20 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.

M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +5.17 total EPA, and -2.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+13.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-D.Long, Defensive Holding, declined.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	7	17	10	3	0	37
Los Angeles Rams	10	3	0	7	0	20

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +17.57 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
2 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
3 M. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
4 A. Green · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
5 C. Edmonds · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +5.60 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
6 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +5.17 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
7 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
8 D. Hopkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

K. Murray — ARI · Passing

K. Murray posted the highest total EPA (+17.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.26 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (10:44) 25-S.Michel right tackle to LA 25 for no gain (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden), RECOVERED by ARI-3-B.Baker at LA 26. 3-B.Baker to LA 21 for 5 yards (63-A.Corbett).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — A. Green (K. Murray pass) (Q1 50:58)
Los Angeles Rams — V. Jefferson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 46:00)
Arizona Cardinals — M. Williams (K. Murray pass) (Q2 40:49)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner (Q2 38:48)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner (Q3 16:18)
Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 1:17)

Field goals

Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay (Q1 56:22)
Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay (Q2 33:25)
Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater (Q2 30:07)
Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater (Q3 25:20)
Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater (Q4 3:42)

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 10–7. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q1 56:22) — (11:22) 8-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 41 (Q1 50:58); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 50:50) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q1 46:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 45:52) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q2 40:49) — (10:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 87-M.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 40:44) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 38:48) — (8:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 38:44) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 4 (Q2 33:25) — (3:25) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 37 (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) 5-M.Prater 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 16:14) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 2-R.Woods for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 1:14) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 50:58) — (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-D.Long, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.01]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:44) — (10:44) 25-S.Michel right tackle to LA 25 for no gain (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden), RECOVERED by ARI-3-B.Baker at LA 26. 3-B.Baker to LA 21 for 5 yards (63-A.Corbett). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -6.26]
Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 2-R.Woods to ARI 28 for 18 yards (20-M.Wilson). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.52]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 40:49) — (10:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 87-M.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.88]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 35:47) — (5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 10-C.Kupp to ARI 23 for 35 yards (3-B.Baker). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.77]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:44) — (10:44) 25-S.Michel right tackle to LA 25 for no gain (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden), RECOVERED by ARI-3-B.Baker at LA 26. 3-B.Baker to LA 21 for 5 yards (63-A.Corbett). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -6.26]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 50:58) — (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-D.Long, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.01]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 2-C.Edmonds up the middle to LA 42 for 54 yards (31-R.Rochell, 4-J.Fuller). [WPA +0.7% · EPA +4.79]
Los Angeles Rams (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short right to 89-T.Higbee. [WPA +1.5% · EPA -3.97]

Quarterback report card

M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.17 total EPA
K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +17.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Los Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play	+0.218	-0.031
Offensive success rate	52.6%	51.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.429	+0.110
Rush EPA/play	+0.108	-0.157
Defensive EPA/play	+0.031	-0.218
Defensive success rate	48.2%	47.4%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +20.74 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, -2.67 total EPA, 4 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.
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) 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 56:22 · ARI 23 · Score 0-3
(11:22) 8-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 50:58 · LA 41 · Score 6-3
(5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-D.Long, Defensive Holding, declined.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 50:50 · LA 15 · Score 7-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 46:00 · ARI 14 · Score 7-9
(1:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 45:52 · ARI 15 · Score 7-10
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 40:49 · LA 14 · Score 13-10
(10:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 87-M.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 40:44 · LA 15 · Score 14-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 38:48 · LA 1 · Score 20-10
(8:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 38:44 · LA 15 · Score 21-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 33:25 · ARI 4 · Score 21-13
(3:25) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · LA 5 · Score 24-13
(:07) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 25:20 · LA 37 · Score 27-13
(10:20) 5-M.Prater 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 16:18 · LA 1 · Score 33-13
(1:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 16:14 · LA 15 · Score 34-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:42 · LA 5 · Score 37-13
(3:42) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · ARI 14 · Score 37-19
(1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 2-R.Woods for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt].
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · ARI 15 · Score 37-20
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-20 in Week 4, 2021 on 2021-10-03.

What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Arizona Cardinals 37, Los Angeles Rams 20 (ARI 37-20 LA) in Week 4, 2021 on 2021-10-03.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 17, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 37, Los Angeles Rams 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Green (K. Murray pass) (Q1 50:58) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — V. Jefferson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 46:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Williams (K. Murray pass) (Q2 40:49) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q2 38:48) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 16:18) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Woods (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 1:17) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q1 56:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q2 33:25, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q3 25:20, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q4 3:42, 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?

M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 55.3% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.17 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 58.5% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.57 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +17.57 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.26 EPA): (10:44) 25-S.Michel right tackle to LA 25 for no gain (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden), RECOVERED by ARI-3-B.Baker at LA 26. 3-B.Baker to LA 21 for 5 yards (63-A.Corbett).. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.9%.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L

Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2021 Week 4 Recap

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