Game story
In Week 9 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-03, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 27–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -5.50 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Faulk (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +8.09 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 3 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +5.21 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 T. Edwards · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5 J. McAddley · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 6 E. Conwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 7 F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Faulk — LA · Rushing
M. Faulk posted the highest total EPA (+8.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.93 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Proehl (M. Bulger pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — F. Sanders (J. Plummer pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Lucas (M. Bulger pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 31 (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 56:18) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q2 43:14) — (13:14) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 32:31) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q2 30:58) — (:58) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 30:53) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 78 (Q4 10:54); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:36) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 28-M.Faulk right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Faulk ran around right end, reversed and went in for touchdown.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 1:53) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:14) — (9:14) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 19, RECOVERED by LA-52-T.Polley at LA 19.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 10-M.Bulger pass to 88-T.Edwards to ARI 7 for 48 yards (24-A.Wilson, 36-D.Barrett).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 45:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Herring at LA 35. 20-K.Herring to ARI 29 for 36 yards (16-J.Plummer).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 45:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Herring at LA 35. 20-K.Herring to ARI 29 for 36 yards (16-J.Plummer).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:14) — (9:14) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 19, RECOVERED by LA-52-T.Polley at LA 19.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.50 total EPA
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.156 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.163 | -0.123 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.097 | -0.472 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.156 | -0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -10.92 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +5.66 total EPA, 5 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.
- M. Faulk (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 56:25 · ARI 31 · Score 6-0
(11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 56:18 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 43:14 · ARI 6 · Score 10-0
(13:14) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 32:37 · LA 8 · Score 10-6
(2:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 32:31 · LA 2 · Score 10-7
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:58 · ARI 7 · Score 16-7
(:58) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:53 · ARI 2 · Score 17-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:54 · ARI 78 · Score 17-13
(10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:36 · LA 2 · Score 17-14
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 4:30 · ARI 23 · Score 20-14
(4:30) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 13 · Score 26-14
(2:00) 28-M.Faulk right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Faulk ran around right end, reversed and went in for touchdown. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · ARI 2 · Score 27-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-14 in Week 9, 2002 on 2002-11-03.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 27, Arizona Cardinals 14 (LA 27-14 ARI) in Week 9, 2002 on 2002-11-03.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 10, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 10, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 27, Arizona Cardinals 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Proehl (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 56:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — F. Sanders (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 32:37) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 30:58) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Lucas (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 10:54) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 43:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.50 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 62.5% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
M. Faulk (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +8.09 on rushing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.93 EPA): (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.7%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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