Game story
In Week 14 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-12-07, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 34–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -6.09 total EPA, and -4.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-8.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (9:29) 39-S.Jackson left tackle to ARI 22 for 2 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-58-K.Dansby at ARI 22. 58-K.Dansby to ARI 22 for no gain (39-S.Jackson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2 K. Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.03 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 4 A. Pittman · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 5 S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 J. Arrington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 8 D. Looker · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 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 (+6.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.93 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 1. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson (M. Bulger pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — S. Jackson
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Rodgers-Cromartie
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Brown
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 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 53:49) — (8:49) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 53:46) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q1 49:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 49:13) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 44:14) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q2 37:05) — (7:05) 1-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) 1-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 85 (Q3 19:27); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 19:20) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) 3-J.Brown 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q4 3:28); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:11) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:29) — (9:29) 39-S.Jackson left tackle to ARI 22 for 2 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-58-K.Dansby at ARI 22. 58-K.Dansby to ARI 22 for no gain (39-S.Jackson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 45:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at ARI 30. 24-R.Bartell to ARI 6 for 24 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald). Penalty on ARI-76-D.Lutui, Ineligible
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 59:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 37 for 23 yards (24-R.Bartell) [94-V.Adeyanju].
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 15-S.Breaston to LA 12 for 58 yards (25-C.Chavous).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 1. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 19:27) — (4:27) 39-S.Jackson right tackle to LA 14 for -1 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at LA 11. 90-D.Dockett for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-68-R.Incognito, U
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:29) — (9:29) 39-S.Jackson left tackle to ARI 22 for 2 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-58-K.Dansby at ARI 22. 58-K.Dansby to ARI 22 for no gain (39-S.Jackson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 45:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at ARI 30. 24-R.Bartell to ARI 6 for 24 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald). Penalty on ARI-76-D.Lutui, Ineligible
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.09 total EPA
- K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.270 | +0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 53.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.171 | +0.177 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.591 | -0.100 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.270 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.5% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +2.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -21.63 total EPA, 5 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.
- K. Warner (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 53:49 · LA 1 · Score 0-6
(8:49) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 53:46 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 49:20 · LA 12 · Score 0-13
(4:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 49:13 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 44:19 · ARI 3 · Score 6-14
(14:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 37:05 · LA 26 · Score 7-17
(7:05) 1-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 31:03 · LA 4 · Score 7-20
(1:03) 1-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 19:27 · ARI 85 · Score 7-26
(4:27) 39-S.Jackson right tackle to LA 14 for -1 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at LA 11. 90-D.Dockett for 11 yards, TO - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 19:20 · LA 2 · Score 7-27
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 10:26 · ARI 33 · Score 10-27
(10:26) 3-J.Brown 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · ARI 10 · Score 10-33
(3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 1. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 99 yar - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · LA 2 · Score 10-34
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 34-10 in Week 14, 2008 on 2008-12-07.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 10, Arizona Cardinals 34 (LA 10-34 ARI) in Week 14, 2008 on 2008-12-07.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 10, Arizona Cardinals 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q1 53:49) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q1 49:20) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 44:19) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 19:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Rodgers-Cromartie (Q4 3:28) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 37:05, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 31:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Brown (Q4 10:26, 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?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 57.9% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.09 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 70.6% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.03 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 +6.94 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.93 EPA): (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 1. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -8.5%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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