Game story
In Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-10-11, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 30–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +1.95 total EPA, and -5.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (7:58) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Williamson (46-N.Hewitt) at ARI 31. 54-A.Williamson pushed ob at ARI 10 for 21 yards (41-K.Drake).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +12.90 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 D. Hopkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3 J. Crowder · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 4 D. Daniels · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5 A. Isabella · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6 C. Edmonds · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7 C. Hogan · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8 J. Flacco · New York Jets · Passing · +1.95 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.04 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 (+12.90) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.54 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (7:58) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Williamson (46-N.Hewitt) at ARI 31. 54-A.Williamson pushed ob at ARI 10 for 21 yards (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 — C. Edmonds
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Murray
- New York Jets — J. Crowder (J. Flacco pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Drake
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Hopkins (K. Murray pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
- 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 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYJ 29 (Q1 52:40) — (7:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-C.Edmonds right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 52:33) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q2 37:04) — (7:04) 9-S.Ficken 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 32:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 32:41) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q2 30:08).
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q3 20:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 20:51) — 9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 15:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 41-K.Drake left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 15:15) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYJ 37 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 37:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Williamson (46-N.Hewitt) at ARI 31. 54-A.Williamson pushed ob at ARI 10 for 21 yards (41-K.Drake).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 35:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 17-A.Isabella to NYJ 34 for 24 yards (30-B.McDougald). Penalty on NYJ-93-T.Basham, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 52:40) — (7:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-C.Edmonds right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 53:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 13-C.Kirk pushed ob at NYJ 38 for 21 yards (35-P.Desir).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 18:49) — (3:49) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 81-D.Daniels to NYJ 30 for 31 yards (46-N.Hewitt).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 37:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Williamson (46-N.Hewitt) at ARI 31. 54-A.Williamson pushed ob at ARI 10 for 21 yards (41-K.Drake).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 18:49) — (3:49) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 81-D.Daniels to NYJ 30 for 31 yards (46-N.Hewitt).
- New York Jets (Q3 22:59) — (7:59) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-J.Crowder to ARI 22 for 52 yards (58-J.Hicks).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (New York Jets) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.95 total EPA
- K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +12.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.153 | -0.116 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.307 | +0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.078 | -0.269 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.116 | -0.153 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 51.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +13.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -10.05 total EPA, 2 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.
- J. Flacco (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 52:40 · NYJ 29 · Score 6-0
(7:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-C.Edmonds right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 52:33 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 37:04 · ARI 8 · Score 7-3
(7:04) 9-S.Ficken 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 32:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-3
(2:46) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 32:41 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-3
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · NYJ 29 · Score 17-3
(:08) 5-Z.Gonzalez 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. Penalty on NYJ-38-L.Jackson, Running Into the Kicker, declined. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 20:59 · ARI 11 · Score 17-9
(5:59) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 20:51 · ARI 15 · Score 17-10
9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 15:18 · NYJ 1 · Score 23-10
(:18) (Shotgun) 41-K.Drake left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 15:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 24-10
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · NYJ 37 · Score 30-10
(8:42) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs New York Jets?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Jets 30-10 in Week 5, 2020 on 2020-10-11.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs New York Jets?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 30, New York Jets 10 (ARI 30-10 NYJ) in Week 5, 2020 on 2020-10-11.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Jets?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 10, New York Jets 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, New York Jets 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 6, New York Jets 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 30, New York Jets 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Jets?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Edmonds (Q1 52:40) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q2 32:46) New York Jets touchdown — J. Crowder (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 20:59) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Drake (Q3 15:18) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Hopkins (K. Murray pass) (Q4 8:42) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q2 37:04, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 30:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Jets?
J. Flacco (New York Jets), 40.9% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.95 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 64.3% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +12.90 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Jets?
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +12.90 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.54 EPA): (7:58) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Williamson (46-N.Hewitt) at ARI 31. 54-A.Williamson pushed ob at ARI 10 for 21 yards (41-K.D. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.9%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
New York Jets
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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