Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 24–23 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 3–12 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:28) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Starks (94-P.Zellner…
- Game date
- 2004-11-07
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Miami Dolphins 24–23 on 2004-11-07, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 12–3 halftime lead. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +9.20 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 Miami Dolphins | 9 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(12:04) 11-B.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(9:06) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(1:05) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 44-R.Konrad for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:12) 11-B.Gramatica 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:28) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Starks (94-P.Zellner) at MIA 41. 28-D.Starks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(9:50) 22-E.Smith up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(7:57) 11-B.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:00) 31-S.Morris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-A.Feeley pass to 81-R.McMichael is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:23) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 12:04FG BGB. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 11
- Score
- 0-3
(12:04) 11-B.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:06FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 11
- Score
- 3-3
(9:06) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:05TD RKR. KonradPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 20
- Score
- 3-9
(1:05) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 44-R.Konrad for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:12FG BGB. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 11
- Score
- 3-12
(8:12) 11-B.Gramatica 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:28TD DSD. StarksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 64
- Score
- 9-12
(3:28) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Starks (94-P.Zellner) at MIA 41. 28-D.Starks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:18XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-12
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 16-12
(9:50) 22-E.Smith up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:44XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-12
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:57FG BGB. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 17-15
(7:57) 11-B.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:00TD SMS. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 17-21
(2:00) 31-S.Morris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:56Safety AFA. FeeleyPoints+2
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-A.Feeley pass to 81-R.McMichael is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:23TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 23-23
(:23) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:19XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 24-23
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).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 2M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 3C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 4T. Hambrick · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +5.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 5R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.94 EPA/play
- 6J. McCown · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +3.83 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 8T. Minor · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.16 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
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+9.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.84 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+4.12 EPA): (1:07) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald to MIA 3 for 48 yards (21-A.Edwards; 24-S.Knight).
Biggest single play (-8.67 EPA): A. Feeley — (3:28) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Starks (94-P.Zellner) at MIA 41. 28-D.Starks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.83 total EPA
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.146 | -0.148 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.050 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.030 | -0.005 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 60.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.01, Miami Dolphins -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.03 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +0.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -2.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Konrad (J. Fiedler pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Starks
- Arizona Cardinals — Elerson G. Smith
- Miami Dolphins — S. Morris
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. McCown pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — B. Gramatica
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Miami Dolphins — B. Gramatica
- Miami Dolphins — B. Gramatica
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 9–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q1 12:04) — (12:04) 11-B.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIA 11 (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ARI 20 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 44-R.Konrad for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) 11-B.Gramatica 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 64 (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Starks (94-P.Zellner) at MIA 41. 28-D.Starks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 3:18) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–11. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) 22-E.Smith up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:44) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 11-B.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 31-S.Morris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 1:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-A.Feeley pass to 81-R.McMichael is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:19) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 7-A.Feeley pass incomplete.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald to MIA 3 for 48 yards (21-A.Edwards; 24-S.Knight).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 7-A.Feeley pass to 86-M.Booker to ARI 1 for 35 yards (24-A.Wilson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) 47-T.Hambrick right tackle to MIA 11 for 62 yards (21-A.Edwards).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Starks (94-P.Zellner) at MIA 41. 28-D.Starks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at MIA 42 for -9 yards (92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (92-B.Berry), RECOVERED by ARI-58-K.Dansby at MIA 41.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) 47-T.Hambrick right tackle to MIA 11 for 62 yards (21-A.Edwards).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — 11-B.Gramatica kicks 66 yards from MIA 30 to ARI 4. 32-L.Croom to ARI 23 for 19 yards (51-T.Bua, 58-E.Moore). FUMBLES (51-T.Bua), RECOVERED by MIA-58-E.Moore at ARI 23.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 12:04 · ARI 11 · Score 0-3
(12:04) 11-B.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 9:06 · MIA 11 · Score 3-3
(9:06) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 1:05 · ARI 20 · Score 3-9
(1:05) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 44-R.Konrad for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 8:12 · ARI 11 · Score 3-12
(8:12) 11-B.Gramatica 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 3:28 · ARI 64 · Score 9-12
(3:28) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Starks (94-P.Zellner) at MIA 41. 28-D.Starks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 3:18 · MIA 2 · Score 10-12
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:50 · MIA 5 · Score 16-12
(9:50) 22-E.Smith up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:44 · MIA 2 · Score 17-12
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:57 · ARI 10 · Score 17-15
(7:57) 11-B.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 1 · Score 17-21
(2:00) 31-S.Morris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 1:56 · ARI 2 · Score 17-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-A.Feeley pass to 81-R.McMichael is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:23 · MIA 2 · Score 23-23
(:23) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 0:19 · MIA 2 · Score 24-23
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins on 2004-11-07?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Miami Dolphins 24-23 in Week 9, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Miami Dolphins 9; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 14, Miami Dolphins 11; Final: Arizona Cardinals 24, Miami Dolphins 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Konrad (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 1:05) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Starks (Q3 3:28) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Smith (Q4 9:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Morris (Q4 2:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. McCown pass) (Q4 0:23) Miami Dolphins field goal — B. Gramatica (Q1 12:04, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 9:06, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — B. Gramatica (Q2 8:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — B. Gramatica (Q4 7:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?
J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.83 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.12 EPA): (1:07) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald to MIA 3 for 48 yards (21-A.Edwards; 24-S.Knight)..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Arizona Cardinals won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
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