Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 24–17 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- Jihaad Campbell
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-09-21
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 24–17 on 2008-09-21. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +9.23 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Washington Commanders | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(8:33) 26-C.Portis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
(13:13) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
(2:47) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(9:25) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(3:21) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 87-T.Yoder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
(2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(12:18) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:33TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 0-6
(8:33) 26-C.Portis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:28XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 13:13FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 0-10
(13:13) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:47TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 4
- Score
- 6-10
(2:47) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:43XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:25FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 9
- Score
- 10-10
(9:25) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:21TD TYT. YoderPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-16
(3:21) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 87-T.Yoder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:16XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:03TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 62
- Score
- 16-17
(2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:53XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-17
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:18TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 17
- Score
- 17-23
(12:18) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:10XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 2S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3
Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.38 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 4A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 5C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 6T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 8A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 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 (+9.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+5.83 EPA): (2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.38 total EPA
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -6.1% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | +0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.070 | +0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +0.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +6.93 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass)
- Washington Commanders — T. Yoder (Jihaad Campbell pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (Jihaad Campbell pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) 26-C.Portis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 8:28) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 2:43) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 87-T.Yoder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 3:16) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 62 (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 1:53) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 17 (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 12:10) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers (29-L.Torrence) at WAS 43. 22-C.Rogers to ARI 15 for 42 yards (69-M.Gandy, 81-A.Boldin).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 36 for 14 yards (22-C.Rogers, 24-S.Springs). PENALTY on WAS-27-F.Smoot, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 36.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 32-E.James to ARI 34 for 5 yards (52-R.McIntosh, 37-R.Doughty). FUMBLES (52-R.McIntosh), RECOVERED by WAS-22-C.Rogers at ARI 34. 22-C.Rogers to ARI 34 fo
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers (29-L.Torrence) at WAS 43. 22-C.Rogers to ARI 15 for 42 yards (69-M.Gandy, 81-A.Boldin).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 32-E.James to ARI 34 for 5 yards (52-R.McIntosh, 37-R.Doughty). FUMBLES (52-R.McIntosh), RECOVERED by WAS-22-C.Rogers at ARI 34. 22-C.Rogers to ARI 34 fo
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 36 for 14 yards (22-C.Rogers, 24-S.Springs). PENALTY on WAS-27-F.Smoot, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 36.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 8:33 · ARI 3 · Score 0-6
(8:33) 26-C.Portis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 8:28 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 13:13 · ARI 30 · Score 0-10
(13:13) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 2:47 · WAS 4 · Score 6-10
(2:47) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 2:43 · WAS 2 · Score 7-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 9:25 · WAS 9 · Score 10-10
(9:25) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:21 · ARI 2 · Score 10-16
(3:21) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 87-T.Yoder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:16 · ARI 2 · Score 10-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 2:03 · WAS 62 · Score 16-17
(2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 1:53 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:18 · ARI 17 · Score 17-23
(12:18) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:10 · ARI 2 · Score 17-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-14-D.Brooks.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kade Warner (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders on 2008-09-21?
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-17 in Week 3, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, Washington Commanders 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q1 8:33) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q2 2:47) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Yoder (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 3:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q3 2:03) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 12:18) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 13:13, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 9:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 59.5% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.38 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 47.1% completion, -6.1% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.83 EPA): (2:03) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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