Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 23–13 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Boldin
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:33) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at ARI 27 for -7 yards (92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (92-B.Berry), t…
- Game date
- 2008-09-07
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 23–13 on 2008-09-07. A. Boldin posted a game-high +8.50 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(11:10) 1-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(6:11) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(10:31) 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-9-D.Johnson.
(1:56) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(8:29) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(4:06) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(12:09) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:00) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 11:10FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 3-0
(11:10) 1-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 6:11TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 41
- Score
- 3-6
(6:11) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 6:00XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 3-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:31TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 9-7
(10:31) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:25XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 10-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:56FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 10-10
(1:56) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 8:29FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 13
- Score
- 13-10
(8:29) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:06TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 19-10
(4:06) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:03XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 20-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:09FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 20-13
(12:09) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:00FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 12
- Score
- 23-13
(2:00) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 2Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.30 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 4Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.37 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
- 8T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 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 (+8.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-5.93 EPA): J. O'Sullivan — (9:33) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at ARI 27 for -7 yards (92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (92-B.Berry), touched at ARI 26, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at ARI 21. 94-A.Smith to ARI 37 for 16 yards (85-V.Davis). C.Oke
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) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.30 total EPA
- J. O'Sullivan (San Francisco 49ers) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +5.2% CPOE · -0.59 EPA/play · -14.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.258 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 44.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.185 | -0.591 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.258 | +0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.2% | 53.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.26 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -1.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -14.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 7 (Q1 11:10) — (11:10) 1-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 41 (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:00) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 10:25) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 4:03) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q4 12:09) — (12:09) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at ARI 27 for -7 yards (92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (92-B.Berry), touched at ARI 26, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at ARI 21. 94-A.Smith to ARI 37 for 16 yards (85-V.Davis). C.Oke
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 10:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 15-S.Breaston pushed ob at SF 1 for 40 yards (38-D.Goldson). Caught at SF 11.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short middle intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 24-A.Wilson to SF 33 for 28 yards (84-J.Morgan; 74-J.Staley).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 8:25) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 39 yards from ARI 30 to SF 31. 51-T.Spikes MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ARI-22-M.Ware at SF 33.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at ARI 27 for -7 yards (92-B.Berry). FUMBLES (92-B.Berry), touched at ARI 26, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at ARI 21. 94-A.Smith to ARI 37 for 16 yards (85-V.Davis). C.Oke
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short middle intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 24-A.Wilson to SF 33 for 28 yards (84-J.Morgan; 74-J.Staley).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at SF 15 for -5 yards (55-T.LaBoy). FUMBLES (55-T.LaBoy) [55-T.LaBoy], RECOVERED by ARI-55-T.LaBoy at SF 15. 55-T.LaBoy to SF 15 for no gain (14-J.O'Sullivan).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 10:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right to 15-S.Breaston pushed ob at SF 1 for 40 yards (38-D.Goldson). Caught at SF 11.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 11:10 · SF 7 · Score 3-0
(11:10) 1-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 6:11 · ARI 41 · Score 3-6
(6:11) 21-F.Gore up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 6:00 · ARI 2 · Score 3-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · SF 1 · Score 9-7
(10:31) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · SF 2 · Score 10-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · ARI 21 · Score 10-10
(1:56) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 8:29 · SF 13 · Score 13-10
(8:29) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 4:06 · SF 2 · Score 19-10
(4:06) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 4:03 · SF 2 · Score 20-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 12:09 · ARI 12 · Score 20-13
(12:09) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · SF 12 · Score 23-13
(2:00) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
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.
- A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. O'Sullivan (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers on 2008-09-07?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-13 in Week 1, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 23, San Francisco 49ers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 6:11) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 10:31) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q3 4:06) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 11:10, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 8:29, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 12:09, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 55.9% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.30 total passing EPA. J. O'Sullivan (San Francisco 49ers), 56.0% completion, +5.2% CPOE, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -14.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?
A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Now 1-0 W
San Francisco 49ers
Now 0-1 L
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