Game story
In Week 7 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-10-26, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 26–18 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +4.33 total EPA, and -1.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (3:01) 2-D.Butler punts 55 yards to BAL 16, Center-82-M.Leach. 10-J.Ross to BAL 24 for 8 yards (28-J.Bethel). FUMBLES (28-J.Bethel), RECOVERED by ARI-28-J.Bethel at BAL 25. 28-J.Bethel to BAL 25 for n
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 18 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +11.80 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 S. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3 M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4 JO. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.33 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6 N. Boyle · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 7 J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 A. Ellington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Palmer — ARI · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+11.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.45 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (4:40) 2-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 27-A.Jackson, Center-82-M.Leach, RECOVERED by BAL-43-R.Mostert at ARI 5. 43-R.Mostert to ARI 1 for 4 yards (26-R.Johnson). Penalty on ARI-82-M.Leach, Offensive Holding, declined.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Johnson
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Forsett
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer
- Baltimore Ravens — K. Juszczyk (J. Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
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 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 26 (Q1 50:30) — (5:30) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 26 (Q1 49:11) — (4:11) 23-C.Johnson right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 48:59) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q2 34:00) — (4:00) 29-J.Forsett up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 33:54) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 31:01) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q3 24:51) — (9:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q3 17:31) — (2:31) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 8–6. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 44-K.Juszczyk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the ARI 7 (Q4 4:26) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-N.Boyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) 2-D.Butler punts 55 yards to BAL 16, Center-82-M.Leach. 10-J.Ross to BAL 24 for 8 yards (28-J.Bethel). FUMBLES (28-J.Bethel), RECOVERED by ARI-28-J.Bethel at BAL 25. 28-J.Bethel to BAL 25 for n
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith to ARI 23 for 16 yards (20-D.Bucannon).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 49:45) — (4:45) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd pushed ob at BAL 26 for 33 yards (33-W.Hill).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald. PENALTY on BAL-21-L.Webb, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at BAL 14 - No Play.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 27:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown to BAL 9 for 35 yards (33-W.Hill).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 2-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 27-A.Jackson, Center-82-M.Leach, RECOVERED by BAL-43-R.Mostert at ARI 5. 43-R.Mostert to ARI 1 for 4 yards (26-R.Johnson). Penalty on ARI-82-M.Leach, Offensive Hol
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) 2-D.Butler punts 55 yards to BAL 16, Center-82-M.Leach. 10-J.Ross to BAL 24 for 8 yards (28-J.Bethel). FUMBLES (28-J.Bethel), RECOVERED by ARI-28-J.Bethel at BAL 25. 28-J.Bethel to BAL 25 for n
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 19:17) — (4:17) 23-C.Johnson up the middle to BAL 8 for 62 yards (33-W.Hill).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Jefferson at ARI 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.33 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +11.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.009 | +0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.347 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.265 | -0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 61.0% |
By the numbers
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +6.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, -0.72 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. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Palmer (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.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 50:30 · ARI 26 · Score 3-0
(5:30) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 49:11 · BAL 26 · Score 3-6
(4:11) 23-C.Johnson right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 48:59 · BAL 15 · Score 3-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 34:00 · ARI 14 · Score 9-7
(4:00) 29-J.Forsett up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 33:54 · ARI 15 · Score 10-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 31:05 · BAL 3 · Score 10-13
(1:05) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 31:01 · BAL 15 · Score 10-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 24:51 · BAL 3 · Score 10-17
(9:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 17:31 · BAL 3 · Score 10-20
(2:31) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · BAL 4 · Score 10-26
(8:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:31 · ARI 1 · Score 16-26
(4:31) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 44-K.Juszczyk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 4:26 · ARI 7 · Score 18-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-N.Boyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-18 in Week 7, 2015 on 2015-10-26.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 18, Arizona Cardinals 26 (BAL 18-26 ARI) in Week 7, 2015 on 2015-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 8, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Baltimore Ravens 18, Arizona Cardinals 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Johnson (Q1 49:11) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Forsett (Q2 34:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 31:05) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q4 8:13) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Juszczyk (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 4:31) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 50:30, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 24:51, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 17:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 56.5% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.33 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 58.8% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +11.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +11.80 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.45 EPA): (4:40) 2-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 27-A.Jackson, Center-82-M.Leach, RECOVERED by BAL-43-R.Mostert at ARI 5. 43-R.Mostert to ARI 1 for 4 yards (26-R.Johnson). Penalty on ARI-82-M.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.3%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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