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NFL · Week 3 · September 21, 2003 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2003 Week 3 Recap

Cardinals defeat Packers 20–13 in Week 3

J.Blake led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 13–20 Week 3 finish.

Green Bay Packers 13 1–2
Final 13–20
Arizona Cardinals 20 1–2 Winner
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
13–20
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Blake
Game date
September 21, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 23/33 · 245 YDS · 1 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Henderson 3 REC · 47 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Martin 2 REC · 11 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • J.Blake 20/30 · 273 YDS · 1 TD +11.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 5 REC · 99 YDS +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 6 REC · 86 YDS +6.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
Arizona Cardinals 20–13 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Blake
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(6:51) 30-A.Green right tackle to GB 42 for 1 yard (92-B.Tanner). FUMBLES (92-B.Tanner), R…
Game date
2003-09-21

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 20–13 on 2003-09-21. J. Blake posted a game-high +11.67 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers01003013
Arizona Cardinals7337020

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 4:22TD
    JBJ. Blake

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    0-6

    (4:22) 11-J.Blake right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-91-J.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.

  2. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 4:16XP
    BGB. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:50TD
    DMD. Martin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 4
    Score
    6-7

    (6:50) 4-B.Favre pass to 87-D.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:44XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    7-7

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:21FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 21
    Score
    10-7

    (1:21) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 0:12FG
    BGB. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    10-10

    (:12) 7-B.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 7:36FG
    BGB. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    10-13

    (7:36) 7-B.Gramatica 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:12FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 22
    Score
    13-13

    (11:12) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 4:03TD
    JHJ. Hodgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    13-19

    (4:03) 11-J.Blake pass to 42-J.Hodgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 3:59XP
    BGB. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    13-20

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Blake · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +11.67 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.39 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  4. 4Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  5. 5W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  7. 7Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  8. 8Reid FergusonReid Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 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

J. Blake — ARI · Passing

J. Blake posted the highest total EPA (+11.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

J. Blake's top snap (+4.29 EPA): (5:16) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin to GB 1 for 38 yards (21-B.Jue).

Biggest single play (-4.75 EPA): Art Green — (6:51) 30-A.Green right tackle to GB 42 for 1 yard (92-B.Tanner). FUMBLES (92-B.Tanner), RECOVERED by ARI-55-R.Thompson at GB 39.

Quarterback report card

B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.39 total EPA
  • J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play+0.036+0.081
Offensive success rate56.3%46.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.224+0.362
Rush EPA/play-0.305-0.155
Defensive EPA/play-0.081-0.036
Defensive success rate53.1%43.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.04, Arizona Cardinals +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +6.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +2.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Arizona Cardinals — J. Blake (Q1 4:22)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Martin (B. Favre pass) (Q2 6:50)
  • Arizona Cardinals — J. Hodgins (J. Blake pass) (Q4 4:03)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q2 1:21)
  • Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica (Q2 0:12)
  • Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica (Q3 7:36)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q4 11:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 4:22) — (4:22) 11-J.Blake right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-91-J.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 4:16) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) 4-B.Favre pass to 87-D.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 6:44) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the GB 3 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 7-B.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) 7-B.Gramatica 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) 11-J.Blake pass to 42-J.Hodgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 3:59) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 88-B.Franks INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at ARI -7. 34-D.Jackson ran ob at ARI 15 for 22 yards. [WPA -17.5% · EPA -3.41]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) 30-A.Green right tackle to GB 42 for 1 yard (92-B.Tanner). FUMBLES (92-B.Tanner), RECOVERED by ARI-55-R.Thompson at GB 39. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -4.75]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin to GB 1 for 38 yards (21-B.Jue). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +4.29]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 56-N.Barnett at GB 34. 56-N.Barnett to GB 41 for 7 yards (83-B.Johnson). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.99]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 4:13) — (4:13) 4-B.Favre pass to 33-W.Henderson to ARI 39 for 22 yards (34-D.Jackson, 36-D.Barrett). (Jackson injured on play.) [WPA +8.1% · EPA +1.61]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) 30-A.Green right tackle to GB 42 for 1 yard (92-B.Tanner). FUMBLES (92-B.Tanner), RECOVERED by ARI-55-R.Thompson at GB 39. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -4.75]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin to GB 1 for 38 yards (21-B.Jue). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +4.29]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 56-N.Barnett at GB 34. 56-N.Barnett to GB 41 for 7 yards (83-B.Johnson). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.99]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 88-B.Franks INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at ARI -7. 34-D.Jackson ran ob at ARI 15 for 22 yards. [WPA -17.5% · EPA -3.41]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:22 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
    (4:22) 11-J.Blake right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-91-J.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
  2. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 4:16 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:50 · ARI 4 · Score 6-7
    (6:50) 4-B.Favre pass to 87-D.Martin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:44 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:21 · ARI 21 · Score 10-7
    (1:21) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  6. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · GB 3 · Score 10-10
    (:12) 7-B.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  7. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 7:36 · GB 19 · Score 10-13
    (7:36) 7-B.Gramatica 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 11:12 · ARI 22 · Score 13-13
    (11:12) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  9. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 4:03 · GB 1 · Score 13-19
    (4:03) 11-J.Blake pass to 42-J.Hodgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:59 · GB 2 · Score 13-20
    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, 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.
  • J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2003-09-21?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 20-13 in Week 3, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 13, Arizona Cardinals 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Blake (Q1 4:22) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Martin (B. Favre pass) (Q2 6:50) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Hodgins (J. Blake pass) (Q4 4:03) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 1:21, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — B. Gramatica (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — B. Gramatica (Q3 7:36, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 11:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 69.7% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.39 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals), 66.7% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.67 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?

J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+4.29 EPA): (5:16) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin to GB 1 for 38 yards (21-B.Jue)..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Arizona Cardinals won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W