Game story
In Week 4 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-10-04, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 24–22 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +1.44 total EPA, and +0.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Austin (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-32.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (1:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to 31-D.Johnson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 2 N. Foles · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.37 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 4 S. Bailey · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 8 C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.44 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Austin — LA · Receiving
T. Austin posted the highest total EPA (+9.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.69 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to ARI -5. 31-D.Johnson to ARI 14 for 19 yards (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at ARI 17. 53-D.Bates to ARI 17 for no gain (29-C.Clemons).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Austin (N. Foles pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Bailey (N. Foles pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Austin (N. Foles pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- 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: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q1 58:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 58:24) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q1 49:18) — (4:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q2 40:50) — (10:50) 7-C.Catanzaro 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q2 33:21) — (3:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 20:44) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 7-C.Catanzaro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 8:16) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 23 (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 31-D.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 4:38) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to 31-D.Johnson.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 31-D.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 36:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 12-JO.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins [93-E.Westbrooks] at LA 0. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 23:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 40 for 22 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson to LA 42 for no gain (12-
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 60:00) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to ARI -5. 31-D.Johnson to ARI 14 for 19 yards (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at ARI 17. 53-D.Bates to ARI 17 for no gain (29-C
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 5-N.Foles kneels to ARI 9 for -1 yards.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 36:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 12-JO.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins [93-E.Westbrooks] at LA 0. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 23:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 40 for 22 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson to LA 42 for no gain (12-
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) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.44 total EPA
- N.Foles (Los Angeles Rams) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.162 | +0.028 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.115 | +0.008 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 55.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams +0.01, Arizona Cardinals -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -2.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +0.55 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Austin (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- N. Foles (LA) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 58:31 · ARI 12 · Score 6-0
(13:31) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 58:24 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 49:18 · LA 4 · Score 7-3
(4:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 40:50 · LA 9 · Score 7-6
(10:50) 7-C.Catanzaro 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 33:21 · ARI 12 · Score 10-6
(3:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 31:18 · LA 24 · Score 10-9
(1:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 20:53 · ARI 18 · Score 16-9
(5:53) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 20:44 · ARI 15 · Score 17-9
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 16:19 · LA 20 · Score 17-12
(1:19) 7-C.Catanzaro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 12:02 · LA 11 · Score 17-15
(12:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 8:23 · ARI 12 · Score 23-15
(8:23) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 8:16 · ARI 15 · Score 24-15
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 4:44 · LA 23 · Score 24-21
(4:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 31-D.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 4:38 · LA 15 · Score 24-22
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-22 in Week 4, 2015 on 2015-10-04.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 24, Arizona Cardinals 22 (LA 24-22 ARI) in Week 4, 2015 on 2015-10-04.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Arizona Cardinals 10; Final: Los Angeles Rams 24, Arizona Cardinals 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Austin (N. Foles pass) (Q1 58:31) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Bailey (N. Foles pass) (Q3 20:53) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Austin (N. Foles pass) (Q4 8:23) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:44) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q1 49:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 40:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 33:21, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 31:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 16:19, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 12:02, 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?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 55.8% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.44 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Los Angeles Rams), 59.3% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
T. Austin (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +9.03 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.69 EPA): 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to ARI -5. 31-D.Johnson to ARI 14 for 19 yards (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at ARI 17. 53-D.Bates to ARI . The biggest win-probability swing was -32.6%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Los Angeles Rams won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
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