Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 23–12 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 14–6 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:10) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 45, touched at NE 31, RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Ber…
- Game date
- 2004-09-19
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–12 on 2004-09-19. T. Brady posted a game-high +11.92 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(2:17) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(13:22) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(8:13) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(5:19) 1-N.Rackers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(9:24) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(1:38) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(12:34) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(6:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 2:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 6-0
(2:17) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 2:11XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 19
- Score
- 13-0
(13:22) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:16XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:13FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 33
- Score
- 14-3
(8:13) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:19FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 34
- Score
- 14-6
(5:19) 1-N.Rackers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:24FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 11
- Score
- 17-6
(9:24) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 17-12
(1:38) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:34FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 11
- Score
- 20-12
(12:34) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:29FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 23-12
(6:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.92 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 3Derrick Graham · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 4J. Scobey · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.60 EPA/play
- 5
Buddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 6P. Pass · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 7D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 8F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+11.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-6.82 EPA): (10:10) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 45, touched at NE 31, RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Berry at NE 20. 92-B.Berry to NE 11 for 9 yards (82-D.Graham).
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) · 40 dropbacks · 32.5% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -10.53 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +11.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.167 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.384 | -0.277 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.152 | -0.318 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.167 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -12.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +2.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Derrick Graham (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Derrick Graham (T. Brady pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Elerson G. Smith
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:11) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the ARI 19 (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 13:16) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q2 8:13) — (8:13) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NE 34 (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) 1-N.Rackers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass to 33-J.Scobey pushed ob at NE 5 for 42 yards (26-E.Wilson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson at ARI 36. 26-E.Wilson to ARI 49 for -13 yards (65-A.Clement, 85-F.Jones).
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 35-P.Pass to ARI 27 for 19 yards (26-R.Tate). FUMBLES (26-R.Tate), recovered by NE-83-D.Branch at ARI 7. 83-D.Branch to ARI 8 for -1 yards (24-A.Wilson).
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to ARI 38 for 7 yards (26-R.Tate).
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 45, touched at NE 31, RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Berry at NE 20. 92-B.Berry to NE 11 for 9 yards (82-D.Graham).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 45, touched at NE 31, RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Berry at NE 20. 92-B.Berry to NE 11 for 9 yards (82-D.Graham).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass to 33-J.Scobey pushed ob at NE 5 for 42 yards (26-E.Wilson).
- New England Patriots (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Wilson at ARI 36. 26-E.Wilson to ARI 49 for -13 yards (65-A.Clement, 85-F.Jones).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 2:17 · ARI 2 · Score 6-0
(2:17) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 2:11 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:22 · ARI 19 · Score 13-0
(13:22) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 13:16 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 8:13 · NE 33 · Score 14-3
(8:13) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:19 · NE 34 · Score 14-6
(5:19) 1-N.Rackers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 9:24 · ARI 11 · Score 17-6
(9:24) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 1:38 · NE 1 · Score 17-12
(1:38) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 12:34 · ARI 11 · Score 20-12
(12:34) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:29 · ARI 7 · Score 23-12
(6:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals on 2004-09-19?
The New England Patriots beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-12 in Week 2, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q4: New England Patriots 6, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: New England Patriots 23, Arizona Cardinals 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?
New England Patriots touchdown — D. Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q1 2:17) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q2 13:22) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Smith (Q3 1:38) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 8:13, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 5:19, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 9:24, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 12:34, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 6:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 32.5% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -10.53 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 48.4% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +11.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-6.82 EPA): (10:10) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 45, touched at NE 31, RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Berry at NE 20. 92-B.Berry to NE 11 for 9 yards (82-D.Graham)..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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