Game story
In Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-26, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 37–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -10.40 total EPA, and -7.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 37 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +12.69 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 K. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +7.59 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3 T. Atwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
- 4 K. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 5 B. Gillikin · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.48 EPA/play
- 6 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7 R. Freeman · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8 D. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 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 (+12.69) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.32 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas).
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. Higbee (M. Stafford pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Murray
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Freeman
- Arizona Cardinals — G. Dortch (K. Murray pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — L. Havrisik
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 8–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q1 56:23) — (11:23) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-T.Higbee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 56:18) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q1 49:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the LA 1 (Q1 49:50) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-C.Tune rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 15–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 40:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Ledbetter].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 39:57) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 30:59) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LA 35 (Q2 30:59) — 42-E.Evans kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q3 22:36) — (7:36) 8-L.Havrisik 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 12:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.Gardeck].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 12:41) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the ARI 23 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 24-R.Freeman right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 83-G.Dortch for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:26) — (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short right to 85-T.McBride (4-J.Fuller).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) 8-L.Havrisik 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 17-P.Nacua INTERCEPTED by 34-J.Thompson at ARI 34. 34-J.Thompson to ARI 48 for 14 yards (89-T.Higbee).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 49:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:26) — (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 26:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle to ARI 22 for 56 yards (34-J.Thompson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) 8-L.Havrisik 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 29:19) — (14:19) (Punt formation) 12-B.Gillikin right end ran ob at ARI 38 for 10 yards (6-T.Tomlinson).
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) · 54 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -10.40 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 34 dropbacks · 73.5% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +12.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.214 | -0.149 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.4% | 33.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.373 | -0.193 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.246 | +0.155 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.149 | -0.214 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.3% | 45.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -13.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +16.94 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.
- M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Murray (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 56:23 · ARI 7 · Score 6-0
(11:23) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-T.Higbee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 56:18 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 49:54 · LA 2 · Score 7-6
(4:54) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q1 49:50 · LA 1 · Score 7-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-C.Tune rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 40:01 · ARI 5 · Score 13-8
(10:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Ledbetter]. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:57 · ARI 15 · Score 14-8
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:05 · ARI 15 · Score 20-8
(1:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:59 · ARI 15 · Score 21-8
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:59 · LA 35 · Score 21-8
42-E.Evans kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 22:36 · ARI 6 · Score 24-8
(7:36) 8-L.Havrisik 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:45 · ARI 3 · Score 30-8
(12:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.Gardeck]. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 12:41 · ARI 15 · Score 31-8
8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · ARI 23 · Score 37-8
(8:27) 24-R.Freeman right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:17 · LA 6 · Score 37-14
(5:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 83-G.Dortch for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 37-14 in Week 12, 2023 on 2023-11-26.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 37, Arizona Cardinals 14 (LA 37-14 ARI) in Week 12, 2023 on 2023-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Arizona Cardinals 8; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 15, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 13, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Los Angeles Rams 37, Arizona Cardinals 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 56:23) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q1 49:54) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 40:01) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 31:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 12:45) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Freeman (Q4 8:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — G. Dortch (K. Murray pass) (Q4 5:17) Los Angeles Rams field goal — L. Havrisik (Q3 22:36, 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), 50.0% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -10.40 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 73.5% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.69 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 +12.69 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.32 EPA): (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas).. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.0%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
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