Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 26–23 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 3–20 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Boldin
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:13) (Punt formation) 5-M.Barr punts 55 yards to BAL 25, Center-48-N.Hodel. 16-Y.Figurs …
- Game date
- 2007-09-23
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Arizona Cardinals 26–23 on 2007-09-23. A. Boldin posted a game-high +13.70 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 23 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(10:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Stover moves into 5th place on the NFL's all time scoring list 1,737 points
(5:18) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:13) (Punt formation) 5-M.Barr punts 55 yards to BAL 25, Center-48-N.Hodel. 16-Y.Figurs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #20 Ed Reed injured on the play Baltimore Charged with Timeout
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(5:23) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(12:06) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-81-A.Boldin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(10:52) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(1:58) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 7:20FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 0-3
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 10:56FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 0-6
(10:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Stover moves into 5th place on the NFL's all time scoring list 1,737 points
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:18FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 30
- Score
- 3-6
(5:18) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 2:00TD DMD. MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 3-12
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:55XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 3-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:13TD YFY. FigursPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 80
- Score
- 3-19
(1:13) (Punt formation) 5-M.Barr punts 55 yards to BAL 25, Center-48-N.Hodel. 16-Y.Figurs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #20 Ed Reed injured on the play Baltimore Charged with Timeout
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:55XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 3-20
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 5:23FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 22
- Score
- 6-20
(5:23) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 0:21FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 25
- Score
- 6-23
(:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 12:06TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 5
- Score
- 12-23
(12:06) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-81-A.Boldin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 12:02XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 13-23
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:52TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 32
- Score
- 19-23
(10:52) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:19XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 20-23
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:58FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 23
- Score
- 23-23
(1:58) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 0:05FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 23-26
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +13.70 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 2Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +11.56 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 3D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +10.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +7.12 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 6
Dorian Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play - 7M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 8E. James · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 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 (+13.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
A. Boldin's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (10:52) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.41 EPA): M. Barr — (1:13) (Punt formation) 5-M.Barr punts 55 yards to BAL 25, Center-48-N.Hodel. 16-Y.Figurs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #20 Ed Reed injured on the play Baltimore Charged with Timeout
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.12 total EPA
- M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) · 23 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -19.8% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -6.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.202 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.059 | -0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.050 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 51.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.05, Baltimore Ravens +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +3.83 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +3.80 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (S. McNair pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Y. Figurs
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 3 (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q2 10:56); Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 30 (Q2 5:18) — (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:55) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 80 (Q2 1:13); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:55) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 25 (Q3 0:21) — (:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q4 12:06); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 12:02) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 32 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 10:19) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 28 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to BAL 28 for 19 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) (No Huddle) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 80-Bry.Johnson to BAL 47 for 18 yards (35-C.Ivy).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 32-E.James left guard to BAL 38 for 27 yards (21-C.McAlister).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass short middle to 86-T.Heap to BAL 46 for 12 yards (24-A.Wilson). PENALTY on ARI-24-A.Wilson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 46.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) (Punt formation) 5-M.Barr punts 55 yards to BAL 25, Center-48-N.Hodel. 16-Y.Figurs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #20 Ed Reed injured on the play Baltimore Charged with Timeout
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 35 for -15 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Berry at BAL 35. 92-B.Berry to BAL 35 for no gain (23-W.McGahee).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to BAL 27 for 27 yards (35-C.Ivy). FUMBLES (35-C.Ivy), touched at BAL 27, RECOVERED by BAL-35-C.Ivy at BAL 27. 35-C.Ivy to BAL 27 for no gain (11
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 7:20 · ARI 3 · Score 0-3
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 10:56 · ARI 10 · Score 0-6
(10:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Stover moves into 5th place on the NFL's all time scoring list 1,737 points - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:18 · BAL 30 · Score 3-6
(5:18) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ARI 13 · Score 3-12
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · ARI 2 · Score 3-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · BAL 80 · Score 3-19
(1:13) (Punt formation) 5-M.Barr punts 55 yards to BAL 25, Center-48-N.Hodel. 16-Y.Figurs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #20 Ed Reed injured on the play Baltimore Charged with Timeout - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · ARI 2 · Score 3-20
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 5:23 · BAL 22 · Score 6-20
(5:23) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 0:21 · ARI 25 · Score 6-23
(:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 12:06 · BAL 5 · Score 12-23
(12:06) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-81-A.Boldin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 12:02 · BAL 2 · Score 13-23
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:52 · BAL 32 · Score 19-23
(10:52) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:19 · BAL 2 · Score 20-23
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:58 · BAL 23 · Score 23-23
(1:58) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · ARI 28 · Score 23-26
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens 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.
- S. McNair (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2007-09-23?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Arizona Cardinals 26-23 in Week 3, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Baltimore Ravens 17; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 17, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 23, Baltimore Ravens 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q2 2:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — Y. Figurs (Q2 1:13) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q4 12:06) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q4 10:52) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 7:20, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 10:56, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 5:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 5:23, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 0:21, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 1:58, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens?
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 66.7% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.12 total passing EPA. M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals), 39.1% completion, -19.8% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -6.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens?
A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (10:52) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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