Falcons 27–30 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2007

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 72.0% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +14.20 total passing EPA. C. Redman (Atlanta Falcons), 58.3% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +9.21 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 30–27 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 14–24 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: A. Boldin
Top passer: Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play: (8:05) 8-C.Redman pass deep middle to 19-L.Robinson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2007-12-23

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–27 on 2007-12-23. A. Boldin posted a game-high +18.39 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	OT	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	7	13	0	0	27
Arizona Cardinals	7	17	3	3	0	30

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

ARI 74

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:19TD
ABA. Boldin
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
0-6
(4:19) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:14XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:06TD
JSJ. Snelling
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
6-7
(1:06) 44-J.Snelling left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:01XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-7
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:20TD
ABA. Boldin
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 13
Score
7-13
(8:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:10XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:05TD
Layden Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 74
Score
13-14
(8:05) 8-C.Redman pass deep middle to 19-L.Robinson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:54XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
14-14
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:05FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 14
Score
14-17
(4:05) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:20TD
JAJ. Arrington
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
14-23
(:20) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 28-J.Arrington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:16XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-24
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:56FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 5
Score
17-24
(8:56) 5-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:50TD
ACA. Crumpler
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
23-24
(4:50) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:45XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
24-24
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:41FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 3
Score
27-24
(1:41) 5-M.Andersen 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:04FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
27-27
(:04) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
ARIArizona Cardinals
OT 9:36FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 13
Score
27-30
(9:36) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +18.39 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
2Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +14.20 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +12.32 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
4C. Redman · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +9.21 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
5Layden Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
6Tyleik Williams · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.94 EPA/play
7L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
8Anfernee Jennings · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 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 (+18.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.41 EPA per play.

A. Boldin's top snap (+2.55 EPA): (10:12) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to ATL 37 for 31 yards (25-C.Crocker).

Biggest single play (+5.93 EPA): C. Redman — (8:05) 8-C.Redman pass deep middle to 19-L.Robinson for 74 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) · 50 dropbacks · 72.0% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +14.20 total EPA
C. Redman (Atlanta Falcons) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +9.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.088	+0.063
Offensive success rate	51.1%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.192	+0.284
Rush EPA/play	-0.008	-0.216
Defensive EPA/play	-0.063	-0.088
Defensive success rate	54.3%	48.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.09, Arizona Cardinals +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +6.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +7.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass) (Q1 4:19)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Snelling (Q1 1:06)
Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 8:20)
Atlanta Falcons — Layden Robinson (C. Redman pass) (Q2 8:05)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Arrington (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 0:20)
Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (C. Redman pass) (Q4 4:50)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 4:05)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q4 8:56)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q4 1:41)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 0:04)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (OT 9:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 4:14) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 44-J.Snelling left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 1:01) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 8:10) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 74 (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) 8-C.Redman pass deep middle to 19-L.Robinson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 7:54) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 14 (Q2 4:05) — (4:05) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 28-J.Arrington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:16) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) 5-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 4:45) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 3 (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) 5-M.Andersen 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger..

Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (OT 9:36) — (9:36) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (OT 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to ATL 48 for 25 yards (43-B.Grimes). [WPA +22.6% · EPA +2.30]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) 8-C.Redman pass deep middle to 19-L.Robinson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +5.93]
Arizona Cardinals (OT 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald pushed ob at ATL 17 for 19 yards (23-C.Houston). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +1.65]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 80-Bry.Johnson to ARI 45 for 19 yards (56-K.Brooking). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +0.55]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) 8-C.Redman pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.32]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) 8-C.Redman pass deep middle to 19-L.Robinson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +5.93]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) 8-C.Redman pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.32]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) (Punt formation) 52-T.Williams up the middle to ARI 29 for 37 yards (15-S.Breaston). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +4.94]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to ATL 37 for 31 yards (25-C.Crocker). [WPA +2.7% · EPA +2.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:19 · ATL 4 · Score 0-6
(4:19) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 4:14 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 1:06 · ARI 1 · Score 6-7
(1:06) 44-J.Snelling left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:01 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 8:20 · ATL 13 · Score 7-13
(8:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 8:10 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:05 · ARI 74 · Score 13-14
(8:05) 8-C.Redman pass deep middle to 19-L.Robinson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:54 · ARI 2 · Score 14-14
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 4:05 · ATL 14 · Score 14-17
(4:05) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · ATL 4 · Score 14-23
(:20) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 28-J.Arrington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · ATL 2 · Score 14-24
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:56 · ARI 5 · Score 17-24
(8:56) 5-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · ARI 7 · Score 23-24
(4:50) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:45 · ARI 2 · Score 24-24
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:41 · ARI 3 · Score 27-24
(1:41) 5-M.Andersen 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · ATL 11 · Score 27-27
(:04) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — OT 9:36 · ATL 13 · Score 27-30
(9:36) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.

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.
A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kade Warner (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals on 2007-12-23?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27 in Week 16, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Arizona Cardinals 17; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 13, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q5: Atlanta Falcons 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, Arizona Cardinals 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q1 4:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Snelling (Q1 1:06) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q2 8:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — L. Robinson (C. Redman pass) (Q2 8:05) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Arrington (K. Warner pass) (Q2 0:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (C. Redman pass) (Q4 4:50) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 4:05, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 8:56, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 1:41, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (OT 9:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 72.0% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +14.20 total passing EPA. C. Redman (Atlanta Falcons), 58.3% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +9.21 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals?

A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.39 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (10:12) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to ATL 37 for 31 yards (25-C.Crocker)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Arizona Cardinals won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

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