Game story
In Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-10-21, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 17–15 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +5.84 total EPA, and +4.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+30.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (:02) 38-C.Ryland 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.19 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.84 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3 J. Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4 W. Dissly · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5 J. Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 T. McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 7 S. Fehoko · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8 S. Smartt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Murray — ARI · Passing
K. Murray posted the highest total EPA (+8.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.99 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (7:38) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 89-J.Reagor to ARI 3 for 41 yards (24-S.Thomas). FUMBLES (24-S.Thomas), RECOVERED by ARI-34-J.Thompson at ARI 0. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds rulin
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — G. Dortch (K. Murray pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Murray
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ARI 41 (Q2 42:04) — (12:04) 11-C.Dicker 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 35:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 4-G.Dortch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 35:40) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ARI 32 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 11-C.Dicker 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q3 15:43) — (:43) 11-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–6. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LAC 44 (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 1-K.Murray scrambles left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 14:14) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) 11-C.Dicker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 38-C.Ryland 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 38-C.Ryland 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 87-S.Fehoko to ARI 28 for 25 yards (21-G.Williams).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 1-K.Murray scrambles left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 68-J.Salyer reported in as eligible. 28-H.Haskins up the middle to ARI 28 for 2 yards (43-J.Luketa).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 6-J.Conner pushed ob at LAC 22 for 33 yards (3-D.James).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 89-J.Reagor to ARI 3 for 41 yards (24-S.Thomas). FUMBLES (24-S.Thomas), RECOVERED by ARI-34-J.Thompson at ARI 0. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the runne
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 1-K.Murray scrambles left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 21:08) — (6:08) 15-C.Tune up the middle to LAC 45 for no gain (93-O.Ogbonnia; 52-K.Mack).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 87-S.Fehoko to ARI 28 for 25 yards (21-G.Williams).
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.84 total EPA
- K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -17.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.7% | 52.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.130 | +0.264 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.107 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.9% | 51.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.11, Arizona Cardinals +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +6.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 8 drives, +8.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals 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.
- K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- K. Murray (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 Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 42:04 · ARI 41 · Score 3-0
(12:04) 11-C.Dicker 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 35:44 · LAC 5 · Score 3-6
(5:44) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 4-G.Dortch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 35:40 · LAC 15 · Score 3-7
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · ARI 32 · Score 6-7
(:03) 11-C.Dicker 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 15:43 · ARI 10 · Score 9-7
(:43) 11-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 14:26 · LAC 44 · Score 9-13
(14:26) 1-K.Murray scrambles left end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 14:14 · LAC 15 · Score 9-14
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:13 · ARI 29 · Score 12-14
(12:13) 11-C.Dicker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:58 · ARI 22 · Score 15-14
(1:58) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · LAC 14 · Score 15-17
(:02) 38-C.Ryland 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 15-17
END GAME
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-15 in Week 7, 2024 on 2024-10-21.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 15, Arizona Cardinals 17 (LAC 15-17 ARI) in Week 7, 2024 on 2024-10-21.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Arizona Cardinals 13; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 15, Arizona Cardinals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — G. Dortch (K. Murray pass) (Q2 35:44) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q4 14:26) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 42:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 15:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 12:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 1:58, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.84 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 45.2% completion, -17.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +8.19 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.99 EPA): (7:38) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 89-J.Reagor to ARI 3 for 41 yards (24-S.Thomas). FUMBLES (24-S.Thomas), RECOVERED by ARI-34-J.Thompson at ARI 0. Touchback. The Replay Officia. The biggest win-probability swing was +30.3%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Arizona Cardinals won 17-15 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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