Eagles 25–32 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Divisional, 2008

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.97 EPA): (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Bunkley]. PENALTY on PHI-97-B.Bunkley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. .

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 32–25 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime: Philadelphia Eagles 6–24 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kade Warner
Top passer: D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play: (10:56) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2009-01-18

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 32–25 on 2009-01-18. Kade Warner posted a game-high +20.18 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Philadelphia Eagles	3	3	13	6	0	25
Arizona Cardinals	7	17	0	8	0	32

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

PHI 9

+3ARI 27

PHI 62

+3ARI 15

+3PHI 31

ARI 6

+1ARI 2

ARI 31

ARI 62

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:28TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 9
Score
0-6
(9:28) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:20XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 4:46FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 27
Score
3-7
(4:46) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:30TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 62
Score
3-13
(13:30) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Bunkley]. PENALTY on PHI-97-B.Bunkley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Warner lateral to Arrington, backward pass to Warner (flea flicker)
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:19XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
3-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 9:05FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
6-14
(9:05) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:08TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 1
Score
6-20
(3:08) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:06XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
6-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:03FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 31
Score
6-24
(:03) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:13TD
BCB. Celek
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 6
Score
12-24
(4:13) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:08XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
13-24
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. PENALTY on ARI-29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on ARI-29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Defensive Offside, declined.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 0:56TD
BCB. Celek
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 31
Score
19-24
(:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 10:56TD
Drake Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 62
Score
25-24
(10:56) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:59TD
THT. Hightower
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 8
Score
25-30
(2:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 34-T.Hightower for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:53Safety
KWKade Warner
Points+2
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
25-32
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Warner pass to 89-B.Patrick is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +20.18 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
2D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.90 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +13.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
4K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
5Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
6B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
7A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
8T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.24 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

Kade Warner — ARI · Passing

Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+20.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.

Kade Warner's top snap (+4.97 EPA): (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Bunkley]. PENALTY on PHI-97-B.Bunkley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Warner lateral to Arrington, backward pa

Biggest single play (+5.43 EPA): D. McNabb — (10:56) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 53 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +13.90 total EPA
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +20.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Philadelphia Eagles	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.151	+0.210
Offensive success rate	50.0%	51.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.262	+0.631
Rush EPA/play	+0.049	-0.159
Defensive EPA/play	-0.210	-0.151
Defensive success rate	48.7%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Philadelphia Eagles: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: +0.21 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +16.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +12.67 total EPA, 5 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) (Q1 9:28)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 13:30)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 3:08)
Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 4:13)
Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 0:56)
Philadelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 10:56)
Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower (Kade Warner pass) (Q4 2:59)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q1 4:46)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 9:05)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 9:20) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 62 (Q2 13:30); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 13:19) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 3:08) — (3:08) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 3:06) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the PHI 31 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 4:08); Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 31 (Q3 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 8–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 62 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 34-T.Hightower for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:53) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Warner pass to 89-B.Patrick is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.0% · EPA +5.43]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Bunkley]. PENALTY on PHI-97-B.Bunkley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Warner lateral to Ar [WPA +12.3% · EPA +4.97]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 34-T.Hightower for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.24]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 34-T.Hightower right end pushed ob at PHI 43 for 6 yards (20-B.Dawkins). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +2.27]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.0% · EPA +5.43]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 80-K.Curtis to ARI 19 for 50 yards (47-A.Francisco). [WPA +2.8% · EPA +5.12]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Bunkley]. PENALTY on PHI-97-B.Bunkley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Warner lateral to Ar [WPA +12.3% · EPA +4.97]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 43 for -10 yards (24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (24-A.Wilson) [24-A.Wilson], RECOVERED by ARI-92-B.Berry at PHI 43. 92-B.Berry to PHI 43 for no gain (79-T.Herremans) [WPA -2.7% · EPA -4.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 9:28 · PHI 9 · Score 0-6
(9:28) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 9:20 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 4:46 · ARI 27 · Score 3-7
(4:46) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 13:30 · PHI 62 · Score 3-13
(13:30) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Bunkley]. PENALTY on PHI-97-B.Bunkley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Warner lateral to Ar
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 13:19 · PHI 2 · Score 3-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 9:05 · ARI 15 · Score 6-14
(9:05) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 3:08 · PHI 1 · Score 6-20
(3:08) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 3:06 · PHI 2 · Score 6-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · PHI 31 · Score 6-24
(:03) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 4:13 · ARI 6 · Score 12-24
(4:13) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 4:08 · ARI 2 · Score 13-24
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. PENALTY on ARI-29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on ARI-29-D.Rodgers-Crom
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 0:56 · ARI 31 · Score 19-24
(:56) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:56 · ARI 62 · Score 25-24
(10:56) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:59 · PHI 8 · Score 25-30
(2:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 34-T.Hightower for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 2:53 · PHI 2 · Score 25-32
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Warner pass to 89-B.Patrick is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
Kade Warner (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 Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals on 2009-01-18?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 32-25 in Divisional, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Arizona Cardinals 17; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Arizona Cardinals 8; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 25, Arizona Cardinals 32.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q1 9:28) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 13:30) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 3:08) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 4:13) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 0:56) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 10:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (K. Warner pass) (Q4 2:59) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 4:46, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 9:05, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 52.8% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +13.90 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 65.6% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +20.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.97 EPA): (13:30) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Bunkley]. PENALTY on PHI-97-B.Bunkley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. .

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Arizona Cardinals won 32-25 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 11-7 Now 12-7 W

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