Commanders 17–13 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2005

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 54.3% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.28 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -10.77 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 17–13 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Washington Commanders 3–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: A. Boldin
Top passer: Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play: 3-N.Novak kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 9. 82-A.Brown for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2005-12-11

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 17–13 on 2005-12-11, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 10–3 halftime lead. A. Boldin posted a game-high +9.64 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	—	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	14	0	0	0	17
Arizona Cardinals	10	3	0	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3ARI 23

+3WAS 26

ARI 15

+1ARI 2

ARI 30

+1ARI 2

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q2 15:00FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 23
Score
3-0
(15:00) 10-J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:28TD
LML. McCoy
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
3-6
(8:28) 13-K.Warner pass to 19-L.McCoy for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:27XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
3-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:11FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 26
Score
3-10
(1:11) 1-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:30TD
CPC. Portis
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
9-10
(7:30) 26-C.Portis right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 07:20.)
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:20XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
10-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:44FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
10-13
(3:44) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:40TD
Anthony Brown
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 30
Score
16-13
3-N.Novak kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 9. 82-A.Brown for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:29XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
17-13
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
2S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
3Buddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
4A. Bergen · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
5C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
6C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7L. McCoy · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
8R. Royal · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 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

A. Boldin — ARI · Receiving

A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+9.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.07 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+6.87 EPA): N. Novak — 3-N.Novak kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 9. 82-A.Brown for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.28 total EPA
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -10.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.040	-0.125
Offensive success rate	46.9%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.359	-0.006
Rush EPA/play	-0.022	-0.752
Defensive EPA/play	+0.125	+0.040
Defensive success rate	57.3%	53.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -9.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -3.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — L. McCoy (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 8:28)
Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q3 7:30)
Washington Commanders — Anthony Brown (Q3 3:40)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q2 15:00)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 1:11)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q3 3:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 8:28) — (8:28) 13-K.Warner pass to 19-L.McCoy for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 8:27) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 26 (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 1-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q3 7:30) — (7:30) 26-C.Portis right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 07:20.); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 7:20) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 30 (Q3 3:40) — 3-N.Novak kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 9. 82-A.Brown for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 3:29) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q3 3:40) — 3-N.Novak kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 9. 82-A.Brown for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.7% · EPA +6.87]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 28-J.Arrington left end to WAS 28 for 1 yard (21-S.Taylor). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -2.20]
Washington Commanders (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 47-C.Cooley INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 2. 24-A.Wilson pushed ob at ARI 38 for 36 yards (76-J.Jansen). PENALTY on WAS-76-J.Jansen, Unnecessary Roug [WPA -18.9% · EPA -5.37]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 47-C.Cooley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at ARI 13. 21-A.Rolle to ARI 42 for 29 yards (8-M.Brunell). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -5.87]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 28-J.Arrington up the middle to ARI 30 for 7 yards (98-L.Marshall). FUMBLES (98-L.Marshall), RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at ARI 37. 53-M.Washington to ARI 38 for -1 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald) [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.68]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 3:40) — 3-N.Novak kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 9. 82-A.Brown for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.7% · EPA +6.87]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 47-C.Cooley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at ARI 13. 21-A.Rolle to ARI 42 for 29 yards (8-M.Brunell). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -5.87]
Washington Commanders (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 47-C.Cooley INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 2. 24-A.Wilson pushed ob at ARI 38 for 36 yards (76-J.Jansen). PENALTY on WAS-76-J.Jansen, Unnecessary Roug [WPA -18.9% · EPA -5.37]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 28-J.Arrington up the middle to ARI 30 for 7 yards (98-L.Marshall). FUMBLES (98-L.Marshall), RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at ARI 37. 53-M.Washington to ARI 38 for -1 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald) [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.68]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · ARI 23 · Score 3-0
(15:00) 10-J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 8:28 · WAS 2 · Score 3-6
(8:28) 13-K.Warner pass to 19-L.McCoy for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 8:27 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 1:11 · WAS 26 · Score 3-10
(1:11) 1-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:30 · ARI 15 · Score 9-10
(7:30) 26-C.Portis right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 07:20.)
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:20 · ARI 2 · Score 10-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 3:44 · WAS 2 · Score 10-13
(3:44) 1-N.Rackers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:40 · ARI 30 · Score 16-13
3-N.Novak kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 9. 82-A.Brown for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:29 · ARI 2 · Score 17-13
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals on 2005-12-11?

The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-13 in Week 14, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Arizona Cardinals 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. McCoy (K. Warner pass) (Q2 8:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 7:30) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Brown (Q3 3:40) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 1:11, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 3:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 54.3% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.28 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -10.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps.

Was Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Washington Commanders won 17-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L

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