Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 21–20 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 14–24 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Jenkins
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:13) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 14 for -8 yards (59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (59-R.Fredric…
- Game date
- 2001-10-07
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 21–20 on 2001-10-07, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 24–14 halftime lead. M. Jenkins posted a game-high +11.60 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(14:13) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 14 for -8 yards (59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (59-R.Fredrickson), touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch at PHI 9. 93-K.Vanden Bosch for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
(3:45) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
(:12) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. PENALTY on ARI, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(8:44) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-J.Rhinehart, Defensive Holding, declined.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
END QUARTER 2
(1:17) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Jenkins beat Vincent and dived to the right corner from the 2 for the TD.
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 14:13TD DMD. McNabbPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 78
- Score
- 6-0
(14:13) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 14 for -8 yards (59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (59-R.Fredrickson), touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch at PHI 9. 93-K.Vanden Bosch for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 14:06XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 3:45TD JMJ. MakovickaPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 13-0
(3:45) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 3:42XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-0
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 0:12TD TPT. PinkstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 14-6
(:12) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 0:07XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. PENALTY on ARI, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 8:44FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 24
- Score
- 14-10
(8:44) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:10TD TPT. PinkstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-16
(:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-J.Rhinehart, Defensive Holding, declined.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:05XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:00TD Points+7
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 14-17
END QUARTER 2
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:17FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 14-20
(1:17) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:17TD MJM. JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 35
- Score
- 20-20
(:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Jenkins beat Vincent and dived to the right corner from the 2 for the TD.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:09XP BGB. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 21-20
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +11.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
- 2T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 3Jack Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.35 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4B. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 5Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6J. Makovicka · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 7C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8
Clarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
M. Jenkins — ARI · Receiving
M. Jenkins posted the highest total EPA (+11.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.93 EPA per play.
M. Jenkins's top snap (+6.27 EPA): (:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Jenkins beat Vincent and dived to the right corner from the 2 for the TD.
Biggest single play (-7.19 EPA): D. McNabb — (14:13) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 14 for -8 yards (59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (59-R.Fredrickson), touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch at PHI 9. 93-K.Vanden Bosch for 9 yards, TOUCHDOW
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +8.35 total EPA
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.061 | +0.024 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.239 | +0.014 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.050 | +0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.06, Philadelphia Eagles +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +5.15 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +1.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — D. McNabb
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Makovicka (Jack Plummer pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Jenkins (Jack Plummer pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 78 (Q1 14:13); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 14:06) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 3:42) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q1 0:12) — (:12) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 0:07).
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 17–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 24 (Q2 8:44) — (8:44) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-J.Rhinehart, Defensive Holding, declined.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:05) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q4 0:17); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 0:09) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:17) — (:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Jenkins beat Vincent and dived to the right corner from the 2 for the TD.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:09) — 7-B.Gramatica kicks 69 yards from ARI 30 to PHI 1. 80-J.Thrash to PHI 35 for 34 yards. Lateral to 58-I.Reese to PHI 24 for -11 yards. Lateral to 89-C.Lewis to PHI 14 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, recovered
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-T.Hardy INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Trotter at PHI -6. 54-J.Trotter to PHI 8 for 14 yards (26-T.Jones). Penalty on ARI, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 14 for -8 yards (59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (59-R.Fredrickson), touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch at PHI 9. 93-K.Vanden Bosch for 9 yards, TOUCHDOW
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:26) — (10:26) 7-B.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 14 for -8 yards (59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (59-R.Fredrickson), touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch at PHI 9. 93-K.Vanden Bosch for 9 yards, TOUCHDOW
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:17) — (:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Jenkins beat Vincent and dived to the right corner from the 2 for the TD.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-T.Hardy INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Trotter at PHI -6. 54-J.Trotter to PHI 8 for 14 yards (26-T.Jones). Penalty on ARI, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:34) — (11:34) 5-D.McNabb pass INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at ARI 5. 42-K.Lassiter to ARI 30 for 25 yards (63-H.Fraley).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 14:13 · ARI 78 · Score 6-0
(14:13) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 14 for -8 yards (59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (59-R.Fredrickson), touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch at PHI 9. 93-K.Vanden Bosch for 9 yards, TOUCHDOW - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 14:06 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 3:45 · PHI 2 · Score 13-0
(3:45) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 3:42 · PHI 2 · Score 14-0
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 0:12 · ARI 13 · Score 14-6
(:12) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 0:07 · ARI 2 · Score 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. PENALTY on ARI, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 8:44 · ARI 24 · Score 14-10
(8:44) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · ARI 2 · Score 14-16
(:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-J.Rhinehart, Defensive Holding, declined. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · ARI 2 · Score 14-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 0:00 · Score 14-17
END QUARTER 2 - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 1:17 · ARI 10 · Score 14-20
(1:17) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:17 · PHI 35 · Score 20-20
(:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Jenkins beat Vincent and dived to the right corner from the 2 for the TD. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 0:09 · PHI 2 · Score 21-20
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Jenkins (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2001-10-07?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 21-20 in Week 4, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 14, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Philadelphia Eagles 17; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 21, Philadelphia Eagles 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. McNabb (Q1 14:13) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Makovicka (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 3:45) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 0:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 0:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Jenkins (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 0:17) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 8:44, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 1:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 51.4% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +8.35 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 55.9% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles?
M. Jenkins (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.27 EPA): (:17) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cards' Jenkins beat Vincent and dived to the right corner from the 2 for the TD..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Arizona Cardinals won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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