Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 31–21 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 7–17 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:06) 84-S.McDonald right end to ARI 41 for -15 yards (58-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansb…
- Game date
- 2007-11-11
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 31–21 on 2007-11-11. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +9.14 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(10:34) 34-K.Jones left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:52) 1-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(7:04) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(1:01) 12-T.Rattay pass short left to 82-L.Pope for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(7:37) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 82-L.Pope for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(2:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(13:37) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. PENALTY on DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(1:22) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-11-R.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:34TD Keandre JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 6-0
(10:34) 34-K.Jones left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 2:52FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 7-3
(2:52) 1-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:04TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 7-9
(7:04) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:00XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:01TD LPL. PopePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-16
(1:01) 12-T.Rattay pass short left to 82-L.Pope for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:18XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-17
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:37TD LPL. PopePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 16
- Score
- 7-23
(7:37) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 82-L.Pope for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:31XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-24
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:58TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 13-24
(2:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 13:37TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 14-30
(13:37) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 13:23XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-31
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. PENALTY on DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:22TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 20-31
(1:22) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-11-R.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 21-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 2M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 3Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 4S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5
Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play - 6A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 8C. Fitzsimmons · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 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 (+9.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (-6.49 EPA): (11:24) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 37. 26-K.Kennedy to ARI 25 for 38 yards (13-K.Warner).
Biggest single play (-7.00 EPA): S. McDonald — (10:06) 84-S.McDonald right end to ARI 41 for -15 yards (58-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at ARI 41. 94-A.Smith to ARI 49 for 8 yards (49-S.McHugh). Detroit challenged
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 50 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +8.1% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.81 total EPA
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +8.7% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.296 | -0.156 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.034 |
| Rush EPA/play | -2.397 | -0.511 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.156 | +0.296 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.30 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.16 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -13.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -22.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Keandre Jones
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Pope (T. Rattay pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Pope (Kade Warner pass)
- Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Kitna pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Kitna pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) 34-K.Jones left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 10:29) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 1-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 7:00) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) 12-T.Rattay pass short left to 82-L.Pope for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:18) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q3 7:37) — (7:37) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 82-L.Pope for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 7:31) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 2:52) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 13:23); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q4 1:22); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 1:15) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 37. 26-K.Kennedy to ARI 25 for 38 yards (13-K.Warner).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) 2-N.Harris punts 40 yards to ARI 41, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 15-S.Breaston to DET 13 for 46 yards (21-T.Fisher, 54-T.Lehman).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 84-S.McDonald right end to ARI 41 for -15 yards (58-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at ARI 41. 94-A.Smith to ARI 49 for 8 yards (49-S.McHugh). Detroit challenged
- Detroit Lions (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 40-J.Bradley INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby [90-D.Dockett] at DET 22. 58-K.Dansby to DET 13 for 9 yards (66-S.Peterman).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to DET 2 for 9 yards [53-P.Lenon].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 84-S.McDonald right end to ARI 41 for -15 yards (58-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at ARI 41. 94-A.Smith to ARI 49 for 8 yards (49-S.McHugh). Detroit challenged
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 37. 26-K.Kennedy to ARI 25 for 38 yards (13-K.Warner).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:06) — (11:06) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 82-L.Pope to DET 12 for 9 yards (50-E.Sims). FUMBLES (50-E.Sims), RECOVERED by DET-78-C.Redding at DET 8. 78-C.Redding pushed ob at DET 35 for 27 yards (69-M.G
- Detroit Lions (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 40-J.Bradley INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby [90-D.Dockett] at DET 22. 58-K.Dansby to DET 13 for 9 yards (66-S.Peterman).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:34 · ARI 4 · Score 6-0
(10:34) 34-K.Jones left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:29 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 2:52 · DET 5 · Score 7-3
(2:52) 1-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 7:04 · DET 1 · Score 7-9
(7:04) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 7:00 · DET 2 · Score 7-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 1:01 · DET 2 · Score 7-16
(1:01) 12-T.Rattay pass short left to 82-L.Pope for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · DET 2 · Score 7-17
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 7:37 · DET 16 · Score 7-23
(7:37) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 82-L.Pope for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 7:31 · DET 2 · Score 7-24
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 2:58 · ARI 7 · Score 13-24
(2:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 2:52 · ARI 2 · Score 14-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · DET 20 · Score 14-30
(13:37) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 13:23 · DET 2 · Score 14-31
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. PENALTY on DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:22 · ARI 7 · Score 20-31
(1:22) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-11-R.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · ARI 2 · Score 21-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
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.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Kitna (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Kade Warner (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals on 2007-11-11?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 31-21 in Week 10, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Detroit Lions 21, Arizona Cardinals 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q1 10:34) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 7:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Pope (T. Rattay pass) (Q2 1:01) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Pope (K. Warner pass) (Q3 7:37) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 2:58) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q4 13:37) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 1:22) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 2:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 64.0% completion, +8.1% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.81 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 66.7% completion, +8.7% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-6.49 EPA): (11:24) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 37. 26-K.Kennedy to ARI 25 for 38 yards (13-K.Warner)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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