Game story
In Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-15, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 26–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Dobbs (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -12.39 total EPA, and -10.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (13:38) 12-B.Gillikin punts 45 yards to LA 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 81-A.Trammell to LA 16 for 1 yard (26-B.Price, 32-J.Blount). FUMBLES (32-J.Blount), touched at LA 16, RECOVERED by ARI-26-B.Price at
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +10.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 2 Mi. Wilson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 3 K. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +5.87 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +3.22 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5 T. Atwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 6 R. Moore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 E. Demercado · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 D. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Kupp — LA · Receiving
C. Kupp posted the highest total EPA (+10.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.85 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs pass short right intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 56-C.Rozeboom at LA 12. 56-C.Rozeboom to LA 12 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — E. Evans
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. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 37 (Q1 56:30) — (11:30) 5-M.Prater 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q1 45:15) — (:15) 8-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 9–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q2 42:38) — (12:38) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q2 30:46) — (:46) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q2 30:43) — 5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from ARI 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 8-B.Maher 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q3 24:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 23:57) — 8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q3 17:47) — (2:47) 8-B.Maher 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 8:24); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 8:19) — 8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 25 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 8-B.Maher 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q4 4:37) — 42-E.Evans kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 43:38) — (13:38) 12-B.Gillikin punts 45 yards to LA 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 81-A.Trammell to LA 16 for 1 yard (26-B.Price, 32-J.Blount). FUMBLES (32-J.Blount), touched at LA 16, RECOVERED by ARI-26-B.Price at
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs pass short right intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 56-C.Rozeboom at LA 12. 56-C.Rozeboom to LA 12 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 10-C.Kupp to ARI 26 for 49 yards (13-K.Clark).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs sacked at ARI 47 for -13 yards (92-J.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs pass short right intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 56-C.Rozeboom at LA 12. 56-C.Rozeboom to LA 12 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 43:38) — (13:38) 12-B.Gillikin punts 45 yards to LA 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 81-A.Trammell to LA 16 for 1 yard (26-B.Price, 32-J.Blount). FUMBLES (32-J.Blount), touched at LA 16, RECOVERED by ARI-26-B.Price at
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs sacked at ARI 30 for -10 yards (0-B.Young). FUMBLES (0-B.Young), RECOVERED by LA-37-Q.Lake at ARI 33.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs pass deep middle to 14-Mi.Wilson to LA 49 for 26 yards (14-C.Durant).
Quarterback report card
J.Dobbs led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Dobbs (Arizona Cardinals) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -10.1% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -12.39 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.152 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.5% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.258 | +0.119 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.292 | +0.097 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | +0.152 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 64.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -14.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +4.03 total EPA, 6 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.
- C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Dobbs (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Stafford (LA) 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.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 56:30 · LA 37 · Score 3-0
(11:30) 5-M.Prater 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 45:15 · ARI 11 · Score 3-3
(:15) 8-B.Maher 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 42:38 · LA 14 · Score 6-3
(12:38) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:46 · LA 9 · Score 9-3
(:46) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:43 · ARI 35 · Score 9-3
5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from ARI 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · ARI 17 · Score 9-6
(:08) 8-B.Maher 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:01 · ARI 13 · Score 9-12
(9:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 23:57 · ARI 15 · Score 9-13
8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 17:47 · ARI 6 · Score 9-16
(2:47) 8-B.Maher 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 8:24 · ARI 5 · Score 9-22
(8:24) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams right end to ARI 1 for 4 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble rulin - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 8:19 · ARI 15 · Score 9-23
8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 4:42 · ARI 25 · Score 9-26
(4:42) 8-B.Maher 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 4:37 · LA 35 · Score 9-26
42-E.Evans kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 26-9 in Week 6, 2023 on 2023-10-15.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 9, Los Angeles Rams 26 (ARI 9-26 LA) in Week 6, 2023 on 2023-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 9, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Rams 13; Final: Arizona Cardinals 9, Los Angeles Rams 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 24:01) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q4 8:24) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q1 56:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q1 45:15, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 42:38, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 30:46, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 30:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q2 30:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q3 17:47, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q4 4:42, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — E. Evans (Q4 4:37, 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. Dobbs (Arizona Cardinals), 43.8% completion, -10.1% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -12.39 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 55.6% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams?
C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +10.23 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.85 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs pass short right intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 56-C.Rozeboom at LA 12. 56-C.Rozeboom to LA 12 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz).. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.2%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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