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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2002 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2002 Week 9 Recap

Rams defeat Cardinals 27–14 in Week 9

M.Faulk led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 27–14 Week 9 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 27 3–5 Winner
Final 27–14
Arizona Cardinals 14 4–4
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
27–14
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 17–7 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
Jack Plummer
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Faulk
Game date
November 3, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Faulk 28 CAR · 178 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Proehl +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bulger 20/32 · 223 YDS · 3 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • J.McAddley 2 REC · 30 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Sanders 6 REC · 67 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Shipp 3 CAR · 15 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 27–14 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
LA 17–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Faulk
Top passer
Jack Plummer
Biggest EPA play
(10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at …
Game date
2002-11-03

Game summary

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 27–14 on 2002-11-03. M. Faulk posted a game-high +8.09 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
LA710100027
Arizona Cardinals0770014

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALA
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 11:25TD
    RPR. Proehl

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 31
    Score
    6-0

    (11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 11:18XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    7-0

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  3. LALA
    Q2 13:14FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 6
    Score
    10-0

    (13:14) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  4. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 2:37TD
    FSF. Sanders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 8
    Score
    10-6

    (2:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 2:31XP
    BGB. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-7

    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  6. LALA
    Q2 0:58TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 7
    Score
    16-7

    (:58) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q2 0:53XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    17-7

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 10:54TD
    JLJ. Lucas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 78
    Score
    17-13

    (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 10:36XP
    BGB. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-14

    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  10. LALA
    Q4 4:30FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 23
    Score
    20-14

    (4:30) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  11. LALA
    Q4 2:00TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 13
    Score
    26-14

    (2:00) 28-M.Faulk right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Faulk ran around right end, reversed and went in for touchdown.

  12. LALA
    Q4 1:53XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    27-14

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +8.09 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +5.21 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · LA · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  5. 5J. McAddley · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Conwell · LA · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  7. 7F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 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. Faulk — LA · Rushing

M. Faulk posted the highest total EPA (+8.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

M. Faulk's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (13:36) 10-M.Bulger pass to 28-M.Faulk to ARI 31 for 40 yards (42-K.Lassiter, 41-J.Lucas).

Biggest single play (-5.93 EPA): M. Bulger — (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 PlummerJack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.50 total EPA
  • M. Bulger (LA) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play+0.067-0.156
Offensive success rate48.8%44.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.163-0.123
Rush EPA/play+0.097-0.472
Defensive EPA/play+0.156-0.067
Defensive success rate55.7%51.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -10.92 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • LA: 11 drives, +5.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • LA — R. Proehl (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 11:25)
  • Arizona Cardinals — F. Sanders (Jack Plummer pass) (Q2 2:37)
  • LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 0:58)
  • Arizona Cardinals — J. Lucas (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 10:54)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 13:14)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 4:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the ARI 31 (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 11:18) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

The second quarter: LA won the period 10–7. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q2 13:14) — (13:14) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 2:31) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:53) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 78 (Q4 10:54); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:36) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 28-M.Faulk right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Faulk ran around right end, reversed and went in for touchdown.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 1:53) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -5.93]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:14) — (9:14) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 19, RECOVERED by LA-52-T.Polley at LA 19. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.64]
  • LA (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.64]
  • LA (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) 10-M.Bulger pass to 88-T.Edwards to ARI 7 for 48 yards (24-A.Wilson, 36-D.Barrett). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.98]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Herring at LA 35. 20-K.Herring to ARI 29 for 36 yards (16-J.Plummer). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -5.28]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -5.93]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Herring at LA 35. 20-K.Herring to ARI 29 for 36 yards (16-J.Plummer). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -5.28]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:14) — (9:14) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 19, RECOVERED by LA-52-T.Polley at LA 19. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.64]
  • LA (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.64]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 11:25 · ARI 31 · Score 6-0
    (11:25) 10-M.Bulger pass to 87-R.Proehl for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 11:18 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  3. LA FG (+3) — Q2 13:14 · ARI 6 · Score 10-0
    (13:14) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  4. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 2:37 · LA 8 · Score 10-6
    (2:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 2:31 · LA 2 · Score 10-7
    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · ARI 7 · Score 16-7
    (:58) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:53 · ARI 2 · Score 17-7
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:54 · ARI 78 · Score 17-13
    (10:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at LA 38. 36-D.Barrett to LA 35 for 3 yards. Lateral to 41-J.Lucas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:36 · LA 2 · Score 17-14
    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q4 4:30 · ARI 23 · Score 20-14
    (4:30) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 13 · Score 26-14
    (2:00) 28-M.Faulk right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Faulk ran around right end, reversed and went in for touchdown.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · ARI 2 · Score 27-14
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • M. Faulk (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2002-11-03?

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-14 in Week 9, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: LA 10, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: LA 10, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: LA 27, Arizona Cardinals 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

LA touchdown — R. Proehl (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 11:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — F. Sanders (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 2:37) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 0:58) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Lucas (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 10:54) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q4 2:00) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 13:14, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.50 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (LA), 62.5% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.21 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

M. Faulk (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.09 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (13:36) 10-M.Bulger pass to 28-M.Faulk to ARI 31 for 40 yards (42-K.Lassiter, 41-J.Lucas)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

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