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NFL · Week 10 · November 13, 2022 · 11 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2022 Week 10 Recap

Cardinals defeat Rams 27–17 in Week 10

Colt McCoy led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 27–17 Week 10 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 27 4–6 Winner
Final 27–17
Los Angeles Rams 17 3–6
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
27–17
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 17–3 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Colt McCoy
FantasyHQ MVP
Colt McCoy
Game date
November 13, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Colt McCoy
    Colt McCoy 26/42 · 222 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 2 REC · 10 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Rondale Moore
    Rondale Moore 9 REC · 94 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Van Jefferson
    Van Jefferson 3 REC · 27 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Higbee
    Tyler Higbee 8 REC · 73 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Kristian Williams
    Kristian Williams 3 REC · 30 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27–17 in Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-13, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-13.2% win probability) came in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-13, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 27–17 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +5.46 total EPA, and +3.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:39) (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass incomplete short middle [41-M.Sanders]. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford sacked at LA 35 fo

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Arizona Cardinals314010027
Los Angeles Rams30713017

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 C. McCoy · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.46 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  2. 2 A. Green · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
  3. 3 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  4. 4 R. Moore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  6. 6 Z. Ertz · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  7. 7 K. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  8. 8 D. Henderson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

C. McCoy — ARI · Passing

C. McCoy posted the highest total EPA (+5.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.13 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.33 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (5:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass deep middle intended for 18-B.Skowronek INTERCEPTED by 3-B.Baker (9-I.Simmons) at ARI 22. 3-B.Baker to LA 25 for 53 yards (27-D.Henderson).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner (Q2 32:00)
  • Arizona Cardinals — A. Green (C. McCoy pass) (Q2 30:29)
  • Los Angeles Rams — D. Henderson (Q3 19:29)
  • Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner (Q4 7:48)
  • Los Angeles Rams — V. Jefferson (J. Wolford pass) (Q4 0:14)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay (Q1 51:20)
  • Arizona Cardinals — T. Vizcaino (Q1 45:18)
  • Arizona Cardinals — T. Vizcaino (Q4 3:49)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q1 51:20) — (6:20) 8-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q1 45:18) — (:18) 15-T.Vizcaino 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 20 (Q2 31:56) — 15-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 18-A.Green for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 30:24) — 15-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 19:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 19:24) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–10. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 6-J.Conner left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 7:41) — 15-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 28 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 15-T.Vizcaino 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q4 0:07) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

Turning points

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass incomplete short middle [41-M.Sanders]. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford sacked at LA 35 fo [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.50]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 49:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 18-A.Green to LA 43 for 4 yards (2-T.Hill). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.85]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:16) — (11:16) 3-C.Akers right tackle to 50 for 2 yards (33-A.Hamilton; 34-J.Thompson). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.32]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.04]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 54:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford right end ran ob at ARI 39 for 4 yards (20-M.Wilson). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +1.25]

Impact plays

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass deep middle intended for 18-B.Skowronek INTERCEPTED by 3-B.Baker (9-I.Simmons) at ARI 22. 3-B.Baker to LA 25 for 53 yards (27-D.Henderson). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -7.33]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass incomplete short middle [41-M.Sanders]. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford sacked at LA 35 fo [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.50]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 4-R.Moore pushed ob at LA 15 for 26 yards (22-D.Long) [52-T.Lewis]. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +4.35]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.07]

Quarterback report card

C.McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C.McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.46 total EPA
  • J.Wolford (Los Angeles Rams) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -3.9% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -12.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatArizona CardinalsLos Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play-0.016-0.188
Offensive success rate38.8%39.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.130-0.340
Rush EPA/play-0.115+0.070
Defensive EPA/play+0.188+0.016
Defensive success rate60.5%61.2%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -1.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -15.25 total EPA, 3 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. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • C. McCoy (ARI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • J. Wolford (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.

  1. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 51:20 · ARI 18 · Score 0-3
    (6:20) 8-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  2. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 45:18 · LA 18 · Score 3-3
    (:18) 15-T.Vizcaino 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LA 4 · Score 9-3
    (2:00) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · LA 20 · Score 10-3
    15-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 30:29 · LA 6 · Score 16-3
    (:29) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 18-A.Green for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 30:24 · LA 15 · Score 17-3
    15-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  7. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 19:29 · ARI 4 · Score 17-9
    (4:29) (Shotgun) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 19:24 · ARI 15 · Score 17-10
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  9. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:48 · LA 9 · Score 23-10
    (7:48) 6-J.Conner left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 7:41 · LA 15 · Score 24-10
    15-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  11. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:49 · LA 28 · Score 27-10
    (3:49) 15-T.Vizcaino 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  12. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 0:14 · ARI 3 · Score 27-16
    (:14) (Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Los Angeles Rams TD (+7) — Q4 0:07 · ARI 15 · Score 27-17
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-17 in Week 10, 2022 on 2022-11-13.

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

The final score was Arizona Cardinals 27, Los Angeles Rams 17 (ARI 27-17 LA) in Week 10, 2022 on 2022-11-13.

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

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 10, Los Angeles Rams 13; Final: Arizona Cardinals 27, Los Angeles Rams 17.

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

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q2 32:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Green (C. McCoy pass) (Q2 30:29) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Henderson (Q3 19:29) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 7:48) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — V. Jefferson (J. Wolford pass) (Q4 0:14) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q1 51:20, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — T. Vizcaino (Q1 45:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — T. Vizcaino (Q4 3:49, 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. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals), 61.9% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.46 total passing EPA. J. Wolford (Los Angeles Rams), 60.0% completion, -3.9% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.82 total passing EPA.

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

C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +5.46 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.33 EPA): (5:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.Wolford pass deep middle intended for 18-B.Skowronek INTERCEPTED by 3-B.Baker (9-I.Simmons) at ARI 22. 3-B.Baker to LA 25 for 53 yards (27-D.Hender. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.2%.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L