Cardinals 21–29 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2005

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 64.4% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.28 total passing EPA. J. Harrington (Detroit Lions), 57.9% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.72 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?

R. Williams (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.97 EPA): (6:10) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 29–21 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 3–19 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Williams
Top passer: Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play: (12:48) 34-K.Jones left tackle to ARI 9 for 36 yards (26-R.Tate).
Game date: 2005-11-13

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 29–21 on 2005-11-13. Ryan Williams posted a game-high +14.15 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	0	3	8	10	0	21
Detroit Lions	9	10	7	3	0	29

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

ARI 21

+3DET 33

ARI 29

+3DET 10

DET 8

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:23TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
0-6
(11:23) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 11:17.)
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:17XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:50Safety
OAO. Ayanbadejo
Points+2
Yard line
DET 98
Score
0-9
(2:50) 30-O.Ayanbadejo up the middle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (72-D.Wilkinson).
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:17TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 21
Score
0-15
(11:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-26-R.Tate, Illegal Contact, declined.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:13XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
0-16
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:38FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
DET 33
Score
3-16
(5:38) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:00FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 8
Score
3-19
(:00) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:58TD
JAJ. Arrington
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
9-19
(9:58) 28-J.Arrington left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:53Safety
OAO. Ayanbadejo
Points+2
Yard line
DET 2
Score
11-19
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-O.Ayanbadejo rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:10TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 29
Score
11-25
(6:10) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:03XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
11-26
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 14:12FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
DET 10
Score
14-26
(14:12) 1-N.Rackers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:38FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
14-29
(8:38) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:28TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
DET 8
Score
20-29
(2:28) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:24XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
21-29
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).

1Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +14.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
2Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +13.28 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +10.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
4L. McCoy · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
5Jax Harrington · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.72 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
6O. Ayanbadejo · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7Keandre Jones · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.46 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8A. Bergen · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.72 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

Ryan Williams — DET · Receiving

Ryan Williams posted the highest total EPA (+14.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.

Ryan Williams's top snap (+2.97 EPA): (6:10) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+3.83 EPA): Keandre Jones — (12:48) 34-K.Jones left tackle to ARI 9 for 36 yards (26-R.Tate).

Quarterback report card

Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.28 total EPA
Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.121	+0.149
Offensive success rate	52.6%	46.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.295	+0.177
Rush EPA/play	-0.301	+0.124
Defensive EPA/play	-0.149	-0.121
Defensive success rate	53.3%	47.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.12, Detroit Lions +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +9.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +13.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (Jax Harrington pass) (Q1 11:23)
Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (Jax Harrington pass) (Q2 11:17)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Arrington (Q3 9:58)
Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (Jax Harrington pass) (Q3 6:10)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass) (Q4 2:28)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 5:38)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 0:00)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 14:12)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 8:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 9–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 11:17.); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 11:17) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 98 (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 30-O.Ayanbadejo up the middle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (72-D.Wilkinson)..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-26-R.Tate, Illegal Contact, declined.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 11:13) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 33 (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 8–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) 28-J.Arrington left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q3 9:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-O.Ayanbadejo rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 29 (Q3 6:10) — (6:10) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 6:03) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 1-N.Rackers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 2:24) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 34-K.Jones left tackle to ARI 9 for 36 yards (26-R.Tate). [WPA +16.5% · EPA +3.83]
Detroit Lions (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams to DET 43 for 21 yards (51-J.Darling; 29-Q.Harris). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.94]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) 13-K.Warner pass to 19-L.McCoy to DET 43 for 24 yards (42-T.Holt). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.24]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 30-O.Ayanbadejo up the middle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (72-D.Wilkinson). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -0.72]
Detroit Lions (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 11:17.) [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.82]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 34-K.Jones left tackle to ARI 9 for 36 yards (26-R.Tate). [WPA +16.5% · EPA +3.83]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) 13-K.Warner pass to 19-L.McCoy to DET 43 for 24 yards (42-T.Holt). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.24]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 31-M.Shipp right end to DET 47 for 2 yards (78-C.Redding). FUMBLES (78-C.Redding), RECOVERED by DET-98-K.Edwards at DET 47. 98-K.Edwards to DET 47 for no gain (31-M.Shipp). PENALTY on DET-31-R. [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.15]
Detroit Lions (Q3 6:10) — (6:10) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.5% · EPA +2.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 11:23 · ARI 7 · Score 0-6
(11:23) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 11:17.)
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 11:17 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q1 2:50 · DET 98 · Score 0-9
(2:50) 30-O.Ayanbadejo up the middle tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (72-D.Wilkinson).
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 11:17 · ARI 21 · Score 0-15
(11:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-26-R.Tate, Illegal Contact, declined.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 11:13 · ARI 2 · Score 0-16
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:38 · DET 33 · Score 3-16
(5:38) 1-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · ARI 8 · Score 3-19
(:00) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 9:58 · DET 1 · Score 9-19
(9:58) 28-J.Arrington left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q3 9:53 · DET 2 · Score 11-19
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-O.Ayanbadejo rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:10 · ARI 29 · Score 11-25
(6:10) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:03 · ARI 2 · Score 11-26
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 14:12 · DET 10 · Score 14-26
(14:12) 1-N.Rackers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 8:38 · ARI 2 · Score 14-29
(8:38) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:28 · DET 8 · Score 20-29
(2:28) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:24 · DET 2 · Score 21-29
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.

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Ryan Williams (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions on 2005-11-13?

The Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 29-21 in Week 10, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Detroit Lions 9; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 8, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 10, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 21, Detroit Lions 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Harrington pass) (Q1 11:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 11:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Arrington (Q3 9:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Harrington pass) (Q3 6:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q4 2:28) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 5:38, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 14:12, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 8:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 64.4% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.28 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 57.9% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.72 total passing EPA.

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

Ryan Williams (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.97 EPA): (6:10) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W

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