Game story
In Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-12-13, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 30–23 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -2.66 total EPA, and +0.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +13.56 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.75 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3 O. Beckham · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4 J. Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 5 A. Green · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 6 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 7 C. Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8 K. Blanton · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — LA · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+13.56) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.19 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (3:59) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Jones (99-A.Donald) at LA 1. 50-E.Jones to LA 32 for 31 yards (61-R.Hudson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — O. Beckham (M. Stafford pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner
- Los Angeles Rams — V. Jefferson (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
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 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q1 56:03) — (11:03) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–10. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 42:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 3-O.Beckham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 42:53) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 37 (Q2 37:28) — (7:28) 8-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 33:18) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q2 30:38) — (:38) 8-M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 52 (Q3 28:44) — (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 28:36) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 24:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 24:45) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 6-J.Conner. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 13:38) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 28:44) — (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Jones (99-A.Donald) at LA 1. 50-E.Jones to LA 32 for 31 yards (61-R.Hudson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 3-O.Beckham pushed ob at ARI 24 for 40 yards (3-B.Baker).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left end ran ob at LA 35 for 16 yards (54-L.Floyd).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Jones (99-A.Donald) at LA 1. 50-E.Jones to LA 32 for 31 yards (61-R.Hudson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 28:14) — (13:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 54-L.Floyd at ARI 30. 54-L.Floyd ran ob at ARI 19 for 11 yards.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 28:44) — (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle to LA 37 for no gain (40-V.Miller).
Quarterback report card
K.Murray led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 61 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.66 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +13.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.367 | -0.044 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 55.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -1.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +10.66 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (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.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 56:03 · LA 35 · Score 0-3
(11:03) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 42:56 · ARI 2 · Score 6-3
(12:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 3-O.Beckham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 42:53 · ARI 15 · Score 7-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 37:28 · ARI 37 · Score 10-3
(7:28) 8-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 33:22 · LA 1 · Score 10-9
(3:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 33:18 · LA 15 · Score 10-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:38 · ARI 17 · Score 13-10
(:38) 8-M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · LA 35 · Score 13-13
(:01) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 28:44 · ARI 52 · Score 19-13
(13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 28:36 · ARI 15 · Score 20-13
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:50 · ARI 4 · Score 26-13
(9:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 24:45 · ARI 15 · Score 27-13
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 13:45 · LA 8 · Score 27-19
(13:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 6-J.Conner. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 13:38 · LA 15 · Score 27-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 7:24 · ARI 15 · Score 30-20
(7:24) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:41 · LA 31 · Score 30-23
(:41) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-23 in Week 14, 2021 on 2021-12-13.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 30, Arizona Cardinals 23 (LA 30-23 ARI) in Week 14, 2021 on 2021-12-13.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 13, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Final: Los Angeles Rams 30, Arizona Cardinals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — O. Beckham (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 42:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q2 33:22) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — V. Jefferson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 28:44) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 24:50) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 13:45) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q1 56:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q2 37:28, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q2 30:38, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q4 7:24, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:41, 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. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 52.5% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.66 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 62.2% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +13.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +13.56 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.19 EPA): (3:59) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Jones (99-A.Donald) at LA 1. 50-E.Jones to LA 32 for 31 yards (61-R.Hudson).. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.7%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 30-23 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L
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