Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 30–10 LA
- Halftime
- LA 3–14 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:50) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 56-K…
- Game date
- 2013-12-08
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 30–10 on 2013-12-08. C. Palmer posted a game-high +10.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(10:36) 28-R.Mendenhall left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(6:17) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(14:50) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby (93-C.Campbell) at LA 23. 56-K.Dansby for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(9:15) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (55-J.Abraham).
(15:00) 30-Z.Stacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(2:00) 38-A.Ellington up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:36TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 3
- Score
- 0-6
(10:36) 28-R.Mendenhall left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:32XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- LALA
Q1 6:17FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 26
- Score
- 3-7
(6:17) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:55TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 7
- Score
- 3-13
(:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:50XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 3-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 14:50TD KDK. DansbyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 79
- Score
- 3-20
(14:50) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby (93-C.Campbell) at LA 23. 56-K.Dansby for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 14:42XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 3-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:15Safety KCK. ClemensPoints+2
- Yard line
- ARI 95
- Score
- 3-23
(9:15) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (55-J.Abraham).
- LALA
Q4 15:00TD ZSZ. StacyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 9-23
(15:00) 30-Z.Stacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 14:57XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-23
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:00TD AEA. EllingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 10-29
(2:00) 38-A.Ellington up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:55XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 10-30
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +10.93 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.56 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3T. Austin · LA · Rushing · +4.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.62 EPA/play
- 4
Ji'Ayir Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.90 EPA/play - 5L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 6Patrick Peterson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 7R. Housler · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8S. Bailey · LA · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
C. Palmer — ARI · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+10.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (-4.70 EPA): (11:00) ARI #70 reports as eligible. 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 81-J.Dray for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-97-E.Sims, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner
Biggest single play (-6.70 EPA): K. Clemens — (14:50) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby (93-C.Campbell) at LA 23. 56-K.Dansby for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 36 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +17.3% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.93 total EPA
- K. Clemens (LA) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -14.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.196 | +0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.2% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.397 | +0.304 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.004 | -0.044 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.196 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 64.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: -0.20 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +4.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- LA: 12 drives, -13.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — R. Mendenhall
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Dansby
- LA — Z. Stacy
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Ellington
Field goals
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q1 10:36) — (10:36) 28-R.Mendenhall left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 10:32) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 26 (Q1 6:17) — (6:17) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:50) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 9–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 79 (Q3 14:50); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 14:42) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the ARI 95 (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (55-J.Abraham)..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 30-Z.Stacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:57) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 38-A.Ellington up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 1:55) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) ARI #70 reports as eligible. 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 81-J.Dray for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-97-E.Sims, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Assistant c
- LA (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 88-L.Kendricks to LA 24 for 15 yards (58-D.Washington).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 21-P.Peterson left end pushed ob at LA 38 for 12 yards (25-T.McDonald). PENALTY on LA-25-T.McDonald, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 38.
- LA (Q3 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby (93-C.Campbell) at LA 23. 56-K.Dansby for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete short left to 15-M.Floyd. PENALTY on LA-21-J.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 40 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q3 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby (93-C.Campbell) at LA 23. 56-K.Dansby for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) ARI #70 reports as eligible. 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 81-J.Dray for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-97-E.Sims, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Assistant c
- LA (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) 11-T.Austin left end to ARI 4 for 56 yards (56-K.Dansby). LA-11-T.Austin was injured during the play. PENALTY on ARI-56-K.Dansby, Unnecessary Roughness, 2 yards, enforced at ARI 4.
- LA (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 13-C.Givens INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson [90-D.Dockett] at LA 33. 26-R.Johnson to LA 27 for 6 yards (18-A.Pettis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 10:36 · LA 3 · Score 0-6
(10:36) 28-R.Mendenhall left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 10:32 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - LA FG (+3) — Q1 6:17 · ARI 26 · Score 3-7
(6:17) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:55 · LA 7 · Score 3-13
(:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:50 · LA 2 · Score 3-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 14:50 · ARI 79 · Score 3-20
(14:50) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby (93-C.Campbell) at LA 23. 56-K.Dansby for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 14:42 · LA 2 · Score 3-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q3 9:15 · ARI 95 · Score 3-23
(9:15) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (55-J.Abraham). - LA TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ARI 1 · Score 9-23
(15:00) 30-Z.Stacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · ARI 2 · Score 10-23
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LA 6 · Score 10-29
(2:00) 38-A.Ellington up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · LA 2 · Score 10-30
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- K. Clemens (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2013-12-08?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 30-10 in Week 14, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 9; Q4: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: LA 10, Arizona Cardinals 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 10:36) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 0:55) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Dansby (Q3 14:50) LA touchdown — Z. Stacy (Q4 15:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Ellington (Q4 2:00) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 6:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 75.0% completion, +17.3% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.93 total passing EPA. K. Clemens (LA), 44.4% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -14.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-4.70 EPA): (11:00) ARI #70 reports as eligible. 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 81-J.Dray for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-97-E.Sims, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Th.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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