Game story
In Week 13 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-03, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 32–16 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Gabbert (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -17.59 total EPA, and -4.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.39 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (11:41) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 20-L.Joyner at LA 31. 20-L.Joyner to ARI 23 for 46 yards (75-A.Boone).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 16 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 32 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.39 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.42 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 R. Seals-Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 S. Watkins · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6 E. Penny · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 7 D. Carrier · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 8 K. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.08 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 (+8.39) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.01 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 37-D.Foster INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at ARI 41. 52-A.Ogletree for 41 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 — G. Everett (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — A. Ogletree
- Arizona Cardinals — E. Penny
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (B. Gabbert pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Watkins (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
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 16–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 38 (Q1 56:47) — (11:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 52:57) — (7:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 81-G.Everett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [55-C.Jones].; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 59 (Q1 47:57); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 47:45) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 37:44) — (7:44) 70-E.Boehm reported in as eligible. 35-E.Penny up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 37:38) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q2 33:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LA 75 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 33-K.Williams up the middle to ARI 28 for 3 yards (90-M.Brockers).; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 12-S.Watkins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 20:07) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 9–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 36 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 4-G.Zuerlein 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q4 1:55) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 20-L.Joyner at LA 31. 20-L.Joyner to ARI 23 for 46 yards (75-A.Boone).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 37-D.Foster INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at ARI 41. 52-A.Ogletree for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 52:57) — (7:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 81-G.Everett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [55-C.Jones].
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 33:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 86-R.Seals-Jones to LA 27 for 27 yards (20-L.Joyner).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 37-D.Foster INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at ARI 41. 52-A.Ogletree for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 96-K.Martin at ARI 33. 96-K.Martin to ARI 40 for 7 yards (79-R.Havenstein).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) 7-B.Gabbert pass deep right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 20-L.Joyner at LA 31. 20-L.Joyner to ARI 23 for 46 yards (75-A.Boone).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-M.Brockers), Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee, RECOVERED by LA-58-C.Littleton at LA 23. 58-C.Littleton to LA 42 for 19 yards (71-E.Watford).
Quarterback report card
B.Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Gabbert (Arizona Cardinals) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -17.59 total EPA
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.022 | -0.281 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 32.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.400 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.244 | +0.094 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.281 | +0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.5% | 55.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.28), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -23.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -1.66 total EPA, 6 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.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Gabbert (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 56:47 · ARI 38 · Score 3-0
(11:47) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 52:57 · ARI 1 · Score 9-0
(7:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 81-G.Everett for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [55-C.Jones]. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 47:57 · LA 59 · Score 15-0
(2:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 37-D.Foster INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at ARI 41. 52-A.Ogletree for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 47:45 · ARI 15 · Score 16-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 37:44 · LA 1 · Score 16-6
(7:44) 70-E.Boehm reported in as eligible. 35-E.Penny up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 37:38 · LA 15 · Score 16-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 33:30 · LA 15 · Score 16-13
(3:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · ARI 2 · Score 19-13
(:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 30:00 · LA 75 · Score 19-13
(15:00) 33-K.Williams up the middle to ARI 28 for 3 yards (90-M.Brockers). - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 20:13 · ARI 11 · Score 25-13
(5:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 12-S.Watkins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 20:07 · ARI 15 · Score 26-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · LA 36 · Score 26-16
(15:00) 4-P.Dawson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 6:21 · ARI 6 · Score 29-16
(6:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 23 · Score 32-16
(2:00) 4-G.Zuerlein 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 1:55 · LA 35 · Score 32-16
4-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 32-16 in Week 13, 2017 on 2017-12-03.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 32, Arizona Cardinals 16 (LA 32-16 ARI) in Week 13, 2017 on 2017-12-03.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 16, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Arizona Cardinals 13; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 9, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Los Angeles Rams 32, Arizona Cardinals 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — G. Everett (J. Goff pass) (Q1 52:57) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Ogletree (Q1 47:57) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Penny (Q2 37:44) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 33:30) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Watkins (J. Goff pass) (Q3 20:13) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 56:47, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — K. Williams (Q3 30:00, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 6:21, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 1:55, 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?
B. Gabbert (Arizona Cardinals), 40.9% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -17.59 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 63.6% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.42 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 +8.39 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.01 EPA): (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 37-D.Foster INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at ARI 41. 52-A.Ogletree for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.4%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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