Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 31–7 LA
- Halftime
- LA 7–17 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. McCown
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (:20) 12-J.McCown sacked at LA 40 for -11 yards (95-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (95-T.Hargrove), …
- Game date
- 2004-12-19
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 31–7 on 2004-12-19. J. McCown posted a game-high +6.16 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(5:28) 12-J.McCown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(1:51) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(12:29) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-T.Fisher, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(:20) 12-J.McCown sacked at LA 40 for -11 yards (95-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (95-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by LA-91-L.Little at LA 39. 91-L.Little for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-74-R.Wells, Offensive Holding, declined.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(7:09) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(11:04) 12-J.McCown right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:28TD JMJ. McCownPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 0-6
(5:28) 12-J.McCown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:24XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:51FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 30
- Score
- 0-10
(1:51) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:29TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 0-16
(12:29) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-T.Fisher, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:24XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-17
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- LALA
Q2 0:20TD LLL. LittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 29
- Score
- 6-17
(:20) 12-J.McCown sacked at LA 40 for -11 yards (95-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (95-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by LA-91-L.Little at LA 39. 91-L.Little for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-74-R.Wells, Offensive Holding, declined.
- LALA
Q2 0:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-17
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:09TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 4
- Score
- 7-23
(7:09) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:02XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-24
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:04TD JMJ. McCownPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 9
- Score
- 7-30
(11:04) 12-J.McCown right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:54XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-31
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. McCown · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +6.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 2O. Ayanbadejo · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3J. Scobey · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 4A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 5L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 6I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7
Buddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 8J. McCown · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.54 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.04 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. McCown — ARI · Rushing
J. McCown posted the highest total EPA (+6.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.
J. McCown's top snap (-9.36 EPA): (:20) 12-J.McCown sacked at LA 40 for -11 yards (95-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (95-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by LA-91-L.Little at LA 39. 91-L.Little for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-74-R.Wells, Offensive Holding, declined.
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.54 total EPA
- Jeremiah Martin (LA) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.201 | +0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.301 | +0.159 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.299 | -0.079 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.201 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 59.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +8.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- LA: 12 drives, -14.49 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — J. McCown
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. McCown pass)
- LA — L. Little
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. McCown pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — J. McCown
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) 12-J.McCown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 5:24) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 12:29) — (12:29) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-T.Fisher, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 12:24) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; LA found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q2 0:20); LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:07) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 7:02) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) 12-J.McCown right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:54) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) 12-J.McCown pass to 80-B.Johnson ran ob at LA 23 for 30 yards.
- LA (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at LA 44. 27-D.Macklin ran ob at LA 44 for no gain.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 12-J.McCown sacked at LA 40 for -11 yards (95-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (95-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by LA-91-L.Little at LA 39. 91-L.Little for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-74-R.Wells, Offensiv
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 41 for 12 yards (24-D.Groce, 42-A.Edwards).
- LA (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 12-C.Chandler sacked at LA 6 for -8 yards (sack split by 92-B.Berry and 27-D.Macklin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 12-J.McCown sacked at LA 40 for -11 yards (95-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (95-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by LA-91-L.Little at LA 39. 91-L.Little for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-74-R.Wells, Offensiv
- LA (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 11-J.Martin pass to 81-T.Holt to ARI 1 for 22 yards (25-I.Ohalete). FUMBLES (25-I.Ohalete), RECOVERED by ARI-25-I.Ohalete at ARI -9. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 12-J.McCown pass to 33-J.Scobey pushed ob at LA 18 for 36 yards (24-D.Groce).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 12-J.McCown pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo pushed ob at LA 35 for 18 yards (52-T.Polley). PENALTY on LA-91-L.Little, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LA 35. Penalty on LA-52-T.Polley, Disqu
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 5:28 · LA 1 · Score 0-6
(5:28) 12-J.McCown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 5:24 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 1:51 · LA 30 · Score 0-10
(1:51) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 12:29 · LA 8 · Score 0-16
(12:29) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-22-T.Fisher, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 12:24 · LA 2 · Score 0-17
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · LA 29 · Score 6-17
(:20) 12-J.McCown sacked at LA 40 for -11 yards (95-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (95-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by LA-91-L.Little at LA 39. 91-L.Little for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-74-R.Wells, Offensiv - LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · ARI 2 · Score 7-17
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 7:09 · LA 4 · Score 7-23
(7:09) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 7:02 · LA 2 · Score 7-24
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 11:04 · LA 9 · Score 7-30
(11:04) 12-J.McCown right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:54 · LA 2 · Score 7-31
1-N.Rackers 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.
- J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2004-12-19?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 31-7 in Week 15, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q2: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. McCown (Q1 5:28) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. McCown pass) (Q2 12:29) LA touchdown — L. Little (Q2 0:20) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. McCown pass) (Q3 7:09) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. McCown (Q4 11:04) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 1:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 57.9% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.54 total passing EPA. Jeremiah Martin (LA), 44.4% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.16 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-9.36 EPA): (:20) 12-J.McCown sacked at LA 40 for -11 yards (95-T.Hargrove). FUMBLES (95-T.Hargrove), RECOVERED by LA-91-L.Little at LA 39. 91-L.Little for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
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