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NFL · Week 17 · December 30, 2007 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2007 Week 17 Recap

Cardinals defeat Rams 48–19 in Week 17

L.Fitzgerald led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 19–48 Week 17 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 19 3–13
Final 19–48
Arizona Cardinals 48 8–8 Winner
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
19–48
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 6–24 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
L.Fitzgerald
Game date
December 30, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 7 REC · 93 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Klopfenstein 1 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 2 REC · 39 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • L.Fitzgerald 11 REC · 171 YDS · 2 TD +19.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Kade Warner 23/43 · 319 YDS · 4 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 4 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 48–19 in Week 17 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-30, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-12.1% win probability) came in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 17 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-30, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 48–19 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +13.03 total EPA, and +0.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-12.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (7:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 47. 21-A.Rolle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Los Angeles Rams33130019
Arizona Cardinals321717048

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +19.88 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
  2. 2 K. Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +13.03 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  3. 3 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  4. 4 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Klopfenstein · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.10 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Urban · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.81 EPA/play
  7. 7 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  8. 8 Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving

L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+19.88) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.81 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.87 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (7:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 47. 21-A.Rolle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Arizona Cardinals — E. James (Q2 37:48)
  • Arizona Cardinals — A. Rolle (Q2 37:00)
  • Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 31:14)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Klopfenstein (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 27:52)
  • Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q3 20:50)
  • Los Angeles Rams — O. Atogwe (Q3 17:01)
  • Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q4 13:49)
  • Arizona Cardinals — G. Hayes (Q4 3:21)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q1 55:31)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q1 49:31)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:14)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 4:02)

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. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q1 55:31) — (10:31) 14-J.Wilkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q1 49:31) — (4:31) 1-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 21–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 37:48) — (7:48) 32-E.James left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 37:45) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 69 (Q2 37:00); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 36:40) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 21 (Q2 31:14); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:06) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 24 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 36 (Q3 27:52) — (12:52) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 88-J.Klopfenstein for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 27:42) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 20:45) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 59 (Q3 17:01).

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 20 (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 13:37) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 1-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 78 (Q4 3:21); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:09) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger..

Turning points

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 37:00) — (7:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 47. 21-A.Rolle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced [WPA -12.1% · EPA -7.87]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:05) — (13:05) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 81-T.Holt pushed ob at ARI 27 for 31 yards (42-T.Holt). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.97]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 53:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin pushed ob at LA 42 for 16 yards (24-R.Bartell) [21-O.Atogwe]. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.27]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 51:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald pushed ob at LA 17 for 20 yards (21-O.Atogwe). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.91]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 17:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 85-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA 48. 21-O.Atogwe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -7.67]

Impact plays

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 37:00) — (7:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 47. 21-A.Rolle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced [WPA -12.1% · EPA -7.87]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 17:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 85-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA 48. 21-O.Atogwe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -7.67]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 89-D.Looker INTERCEPTED by 54-G.Hayes at LA 30. 54-G.Hayes for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -6.35]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at ARI 3. 21-A.Rolle to LA 40 for 57 yards (83-D.Bennett). [WPA -1.0% · EPA -5.45]

Quarterback report card

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

  • K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.03 total EPA
  • M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -14.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLos Angeles RamsArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play-0.285+0.084
Offensive success rate41.6%44.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.645+0.303
Rush EPA/play-0.203-0.118
Defensive EPA/play-0.084+0.285
Defensive success rate55.4%58.4%

By the numbers

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +7.72 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -21.92 total EPA, 6 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.
  • L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

  1. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 55:31 · ARI 19 · Score 3-0
    (10:31) 14-J.Wilkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  2. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 49:31 · LA 5 · Score 3-3
    (4:31) 1-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 37:48 · LA 2 · Score 3-9
    (7:48) 32-E.James left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 37:45 · LA 2 · Score 3-10
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 37:00 · ARI 69 · Score 3-16
    (7:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 47. 21-A.Rolle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Unsp
  6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 36:40 · LA 2 · Score 3-17
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  7. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 31:14 · LA 21 · Score 3-23
    (1:14) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play
  8. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 31:06 · LA 2 · Score 3-24
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  9. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:14 · ARI 24 · Score 6-24
    (:14) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 27:52 · ARI 36 · Score 12-24
    (12:52) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 88-J.Klopfenstein for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 27:42 · ARI 2 · Score 13-24
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  12. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 20:50 · LA 6 · Score 13-30
    (5:50) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 20:45 · LA 2 · Score 13-31
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  14. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 17:01 · LA 59 · Score 19-31
    (2:01) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 85-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA 48. 21-O.Atogwe for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 13:49 · LA 20 · Score 19-37
    (13:49) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 13:37 · LA 2 · Score 19-38
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  17. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 4:02 · LA 15 · Score 19-41
    (4:02) 1-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  18. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:21 · ARI 78 · Score 19-47
    (3:21) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 89-D.Looker INTERCEPTED by 54-G.Hayes at LA 30. 54-G.Hayes for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:09 · LA 2 · Score 19-48
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 48-19 in Week 17, 2007 on 2007-12-30.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?

The final score was Los Angeles Rams 19, Arizona Cardinals 48 (LA 19-48 ARI) in Week 17, 2007 on 2007-12-30.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Arizona Cardinals 21; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 13, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Arizona Cardinals 17; Final: Los Angeles Rams 19, Arizona Cardinals 48.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. James (Q2 37:48) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Rolle (Q2 37:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 31:14) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Klopfenstein (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 27:52) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q3 20:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — O. Atogwe (Q3 17:01) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q4 13:49) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — G. Hayes (Q4 3:21) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 55:31, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 49:31, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:14, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 4:02, 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?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 53.5% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.03 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 43.3% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -14.68 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?

L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +19.88 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.87 EPA): (7:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at LA 47. 21-A.Rolle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-21-A.Rolle, Unsportsmanlike Conduct,. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.1%.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W

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