Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2002 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-17, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 38–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -4.32 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (8:01) 5-D.McNabb pass INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at PHI 37. 24-A.Wilson to PHI 2 for 35 yards (38-C.Martin).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.42 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Freeman · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5. 5 J. McAddley · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Thomason · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Levens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Arizona Cardinals — J. McAddley (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 54:23)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Thrash (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 51:30)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Levens (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 40:00)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Makovicka (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 37:47)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 33:17)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 31:12)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Thrash (Q4 8:26)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 20:59)

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 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q1 54:23); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 54:18) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q1 51:30); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 51:25) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 40:00) — (10:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 25-D.Levens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb shovels to Levens, who barrels into the end zone.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 39:56) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 37:47) — (7:47) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Plummer flares pass to Makovicka coming out of the backfield.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 37:43) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 27 (Q2 33:17); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 33:11) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q2 31:12); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 31:02) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q3 20:59) — (5:59) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 80-J.Thrash left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Thrash scores on reverse after McNabb play fakes to Staley.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 8:21) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) 5-D.McNabb pass INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at PHI 37. 24-A.Wilson to PHI 2 for 35 yards (38-C.Martin). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.98]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 35:10) — (5:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-J.Thomason to ARI 38 for 10 yards (24-A.Wilson). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +1.79]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:43) — (13:43) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 40 for -5 yards (sack split by 56-L.Woods and 24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (56-L.Woods), touched at PHI 40, RECOVERED by ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch at PHI 43. 93-K.Vanden Bosch to [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.97]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 83-J.McAddley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-31-A.Harris, Illegal Contact, declined. Cards' McAddley catches ball on fingertips over Eagles' Harris in the back of [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.24]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 33:17) — (3:17) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb throws pass over the shoulder past Cards' Barrett to Pinkston. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.41]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) 5-D.McNabb pass INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at PHI 37. 24-A.Wilson to PHI 2 for 35 yards (38-C.Martin). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.98]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) 31-M.Shipp left guard to PHI 22 for 56 yards (23-T.Vincent). Cards' Shipp burst off left guard then cuts around Eagles' Bishop for long gain. [WPA +2.2% · EPA +4.21]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 18:23) — (3:23) 31-M.Shipp up the middle to PHI 18 for -5 yards (97-D.Walker; 24-B.Bishop). [WPA -3.1% · EPA -3.97]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:43) — (13:43) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 40 for -5 yards (sack split by 56-L.Woods and 24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (56-L.Woods), touched at PHI 40, RECOVERED by ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch at PHI 43. 93-K.Vanden Bosch to [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.97]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.32 total EPA
• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 26 dropbacks · 76.9% completion · +0.52 EPA/play · +13.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -1.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +20.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 54:23 · PHI 12 · Score 6-0
   (9:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 83-J.McAddley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-31-A.Harris, Illegal Contact, declined. Cards' McAddley catches ball on finger
2. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 54:18 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
   7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 51:30 · ARI 2 · Score 7-6
   (6:30) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb play fakes to Staley, then tosses ball to Thrash who clears on a crossing pattern.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 51:25 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 40:00 · ARI 3 · Score 7-13
   (10:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 25-D.Levens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb shovels to Levens, who barrels into the end zone.
6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 39:56 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
7. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 37:47 · PHI 2 · Score 13-14
   (7:47) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Plummer flares pass to Makovicka coming out of the backfield.
8. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 37:43 · PHI 2 · Score 14-14
   7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 33:17 · ARI 27 · Score 14-20
   (3:17) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb throws pass over the shoulder past Cards' Barrett to Pinkston.
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 33:11 · ARI 2 · Score 14-21
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:12 · ARI 9 · Score 14-27
    (1:12) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb tosses ball to Staley short of goal line, and he bowls over Cards' Fredrickson and
12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:02 · ARI 2 · Score 14-28
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
13. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 20:59 · ARI 16 · Score 14-31
    (5:59) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
14. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 8:26 · ARI 4 · Score 14-37
    (8:26) 80-J.Thrash left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Thrash scores on reverse after McNabb play fakes to Staley.
15. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 8:21 · ARI 2 · Score 14-38
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.