Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 16–14 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- LA 13–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Bulger
- Top passer
- M. Bulger
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:02) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Coakley at…
- Game date
- 2006-09-24
Game summary
The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 16–14 on 2006-09-24. M. Bulger posted a game-high +12.06 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(7:12) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(11:28) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(3:25) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(:02) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(8:10) 14-J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(4:19) 32-E.James right tackle for 6 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 7:12TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 12
- Score
- 0-6
(7:12) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 7:04XP 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.
- LALA
Q2 11:28FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 8
- Score
- 3-7
(11:28) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q2 3:25TD THT. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 9-7
(3:25) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 3:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q2 0:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 29
- Score
- 13-7
(:02) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q3 8:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 16-7
(8:10) 14-J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 4:19TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 16-13
(4:19) 32-E.James right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 4:13XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 16-14
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).
- 1M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +12.06 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +10.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 4I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 5A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6
Shedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play - 7Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.64 EPA/play
- 8E. James · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.08 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
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+12.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
M. Bulger's top snap (-4.70 EPA): (2:03) 10-M.Bulger FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 34, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at LA 30. 94-A.Smith to LA 30 for no gain (10-M.Bulger).
Biggest single play (-6.19 EPA): Kade Warner — (4:02) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Coakley at LA -2. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Bulger (LA) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +12.06 total EPA
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.051 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.365 | +0.026 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.377 | -0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.051 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.01 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -3.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- LA: 10 drives, +1.19 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. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — E. James
Field goals
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 7:04) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The second quarter: LA won the period 13–0. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 3:20) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 3 (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) 14-J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) 32-E.James right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:13) — 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 (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 13-K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 18, RECOVERED by LA-51-W.Witherspoon at LA 18. 51-W.Witherspoon to LA 18 for no gain (79-O.Ross).
- LA (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 10-M.Bulger FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 34, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at LA 30. 94-A.Smith to LA 30 for no gain (10-M.Bulger).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Coakley at LA -2. Touchback.
- LA (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt to LA 34 for 6 yards (22-M.Ware). Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by ARI.)
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at ARI 45. 34-F.Brown to ARI 45 for no gain (81-A.Boldin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Coakley at LA -2. Touchback.
- LA (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 10-M.Bulger FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 34, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at LA 30. 94-A.Smith to LA 30 for no gain (10-M.Bulger).
- LA (Q3 3:27) — (3:27) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 84-S.McDonald to ARI 26 for 9 yards (22-M.Ware). FUMBLES (22-M.Ware), RECOVERED by ARI-54-G.Hayes at ARI 23. 54-G.Hayes to ARI 23 for no gain (82-J.Klopfenstein).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:25) — (6:25) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe (50-P.Tinoisamoa) at LA 6. 21-O.Atogwe to LA 6 for no gain (75-L.Davis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 7:12 · LA 12 · Score 0-6
(7:12) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 7:04 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 11:28 · ARI 8 · Score 3-7
(11:28) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · ARI 9 · Score 9-7
(3:25) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 3:20 · ARI 2 · Score 10-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · ARI 29 · Score 13-7
(:02) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 8:10 · ARI 3 · Score 16-7
(8:10) 14-J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 4:19 · LA 6 · Score 16-13
(4:19) 32-E.James right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · LA 2 · Score 16-14
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.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Bulger (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2006-09-24?
The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 16-14 in Week 3, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: LA 13, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: LA 16, Arizona Cardinals 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q1 7:12) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 3:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. James (Q4 4:19) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 11:28, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 8:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
M. Bulger (LA), 63.6% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.06 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 59.4% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?
M. Bulger (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.70 EPA): (2:03) 10-M.Bulger FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 34, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at LA 30. 94-A.Smith to LA 30 for no gain (10-M.Bulger)..
Was LA vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. LA won 16-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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