Rams 10–34 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2008

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 34–10 LA
Halftime: LA 7–20 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: L. Fitzgerald
Top passer: M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play: (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED…
Game date: 2008-12-07

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 34–10 on 2008-12-07. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +6.94 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	0	7	0	3	0	10
Arizona Cardinals	14	6	7	7	0	34

Scoring Map

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

LALA

LA 12

ARI 3

+1ARI 2

+3LA 26

ARI 85

+3ARI 33

ARI 10

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 8:49TD
THT. Hightower
Points+6
Yard line
LA 1
Score
0-6
(8:49) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 8:46XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:20TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
LA 12
Score
0-13
(4:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:13XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
LALA
Q2 14:19TD
Shedrick Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 3
Score
6-14
(14:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q2 14:14XP
Ji'Ayir Brown
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:05FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
LA 26
Score
7-17
(7:05) 1-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:03FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
LA 4
Score
7-20
(1:03) 1-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:27TD
Shedrick Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 85
Score
7-26
(4:27) 39-S.Jackson right tackle to LA 14 for -1 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at LA 11. 90-D.Dockett for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-68-R.Incognito, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on ARI-90-D.Dockett, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:20XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
7-27
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
LALA
Q4 10:26FG
Ji'Ayir Brown
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 33
Score
10-27
(10:26) 3-J.Brown 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:28TD
DRD. Rodgers-Cromartie
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 10
Score
10-33
(3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 1. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:11XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
10-34
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
2Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.03 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
4Anthony Pittman · LA · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
5S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
6A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7J. Arrington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
8D. Looker · LA · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 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 (+6.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.

L. Fitzgerald's top snap (-5.19 EPA): (:18) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at ARI 30. 24-R.Bartell to ARI 6 for 24 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald). Penalty on ARI-76-D.Lutui, Ineligible Downfield Pass, dec

Biggest single play (-11.93 EPA): M. Bulger — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 1. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. Bulger (LA) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.09 total EPA
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.270	+0.038
Offensive success rate	42.5%	53.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.171	+0.177
Rush EPA/play	-0.591	-0.100
Defensive EPA/play	-0.038	+0.270
Defensive success rate	46.5%	57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: -0.27 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: +0.04 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +2.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
LA: 11 drives, -21.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower (Q1 8:49)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass) (Q1 4:20)
LA — Shedrick Jackson (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 14:19)
Arizona Cardinals — Shedrick Jackson (Q3 4:27)
Arizona Cardinals — D. Rodgers-Cromartie (Q4 3:28)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 7:05)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 1:03)
LA — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 10:26)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 8:46) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 4:13) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The second quarter: LA won the period 7–6. LA found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 14:14) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 1-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 1-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 85 (Q3 4:27); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 4:20) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) 3-J.Brown 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q4 3:28); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:11) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

LA (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) 39-S.Jackson left tackle to ARI 22 for 2 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-58-K.Dansby at ARI 22. 58-K.Dansby to ARI 22 for no gain (39-S.Jackson). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.36]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at ARI 30. 24-R.Bartell to ARI 6 for 24 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald). Penalty on ARI-76-D.Lutui, Ineligible [WPA -7.8% · EPA -5.19]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 37 for 23 yards (24-R.Bartell) [94-V.Adeyanju]. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +1.99]
LA (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.40]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 15-S.Breaston to LA 12 for 58 yards (25-C.Chavous). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.97]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

LA (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 1. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.6% · EPA -11.93]
LA (Q3 4:27) — (4:27) 39-S.Jackson right tackle to LA 14 for -1 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at LA 11. 90-D.Dockett for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-68-R.Incognito, U [WPA -4.0% · EPA -6.88]
LA (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) 39-S.Jackson left tackle to ARI 22 for 2 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-58-K.Dansby at ARI 22. 58-K.Dansby to ARI 22 for no gain (39-S.Jackson). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.36]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at ARI 30. 24-R.Bartell to ARI 6 for 24 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald). Penalty on ARI-76-D.Lutui, Ineligible [WPA -7.8% · EPA -5.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 8:49 · LA 1 · Score 0-6
(8:49) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 8:46 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:20 · LA 12 · Score 0-13
(4:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 4:13 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 14:19 · ARI 3 · Score 6-14
(14:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 7:05 · LA 26 · Score 7-17
(7:05) 1-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 1:03 · LA 4 · Score 7-20
(1:03) 1-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 4:27 · ARI 85 · Score 7-26
(4:27) 39-S.Jackson right tackle to LA 14 for -1 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at LA 11. 90-D.Dockett for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-68-R.Incognito, U
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 4:20 · LA 2 · Score 7-27
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
LA FG (+3) — Q4 10:26 · ARI 33 · Score 10-27
(10:26) 3-J.Brown 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · ARI 10 · Score 10-33
(3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 1. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · LA 2 · Score 10-34
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.

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.
M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Kade Warner (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2008-12-07?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 34-10 in Week 14, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q2: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q3: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: LA 10, Arizona Cardinals 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q1 8:49) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q1 4:20) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 14:19) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 4:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Rodgers-Cromartie (Q4 3:28) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 7:05, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 1:03, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q4 10:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

M. Bulger (LA), 57.9% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.09 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 70.6% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.03 total passing EPA.

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

L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.19 EPA): (:18) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at ARI 30. 24-R.Bartell to ARI 6 for 24 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald). Penalty on ARI-76.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

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