Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 41–17 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 14–24 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kade Warner
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-10-05
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Buffalo Bills 41–17 on 2008-10-05. Kade Warner posted a game-high +15.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(9:57) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. PENALTY on BUF-26-A.Youboty, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(14:21) 34-T.Hightower left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(12:21) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:55) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(1:49) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:05) 1-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(9:39) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:37) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-B.Scott].
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(15:00) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
(10:38) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:57TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-6
(9:57) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:52XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. PENALTY on BUF-26-A.Youboty, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:21TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 0-13
(14:21) 34-T.Hightower left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:15XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:21TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 87
- Score
- 6-14
(12:21) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:09XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:55TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 7-20
(5:55) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:51XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:49TD JLJ. LosmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-21
(1:49) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:46XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:05FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 14-24
(:05) 1-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 9:39FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 17-24
(9:39) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:37TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-30
(2:37) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-B.Scott].
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:33XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-31
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 15:00FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 17-34
(15:00) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:38TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-40
(10:38) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:35XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-41
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +15.07 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.38 EPA/play
- 3S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +5.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 6E. Doucet · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7J. Hardy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 8
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 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 (+15.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Kade Warner's top snap (+2.50 EPA): (7:31) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 28-J.Arrington to BUF 34 for 13 yards (37-Ge.Wilson, 20-D.Whitner).
Biggest single play (+8.64 EPA): J. Losman — (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 78.6% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +15.07 total EPA
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +11.2% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -7.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.161 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 53.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.211 | +0.359 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.193 | -0.034 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.130 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.3% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +15.26 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -8.32 total EPA, 3 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)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (J. Losman pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — E. James
- Buffalo Bills — J. Losman
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 9:52).
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–14. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 34-T.Hightower left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 14:15) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 87 (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 12:09) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 5:51) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:46) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BUF 29 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 1-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-B.Scott].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 2:33) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 10:35) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) 7-J.Losman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 39, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at BUF 38. 94-A.Smith to BUF 38 for no gain (67-M.Fowler).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 7:31) — (7:31) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 28-J.Arrington to BUF 34 for 13 yards (37-Ge.Wilson, 20-D.Whitner).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 81-J.Hardy to BUF 43 for 13 yards (56-C.Okeafor) [24-A.Wilson]. BUF-5-T.Edwards was injured during the play.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch right tackle to ARI 30 for -1 yards (58-K.Dansby).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:28) — (2:28) 7-J.Losman pass short left to 84-R.Royal to BUF 39 for 5 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at BUF 41. 90-D.Dockett to BUF 28 for 13 yards (60-B.Butler).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) 7-J.Losman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 39, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at BUF 38. 94-A.Smith to BUF 38 for no gain (67-M.Fowler).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 9 for -8 yards (98-G.Watson). FUMBLES (98-G.Watson), touched at BUF 11, RECOVERED by ARI-54-G.Hayes at BUF 19. 54-G.Hayes to BUF 19 for no gain (22-F.Jackson
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 9:57 · BUF 2 · Score 0-6
(9:57) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 9:52 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. PENALTY on BUF-26-A.Youboty, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · BUF 17 · Score 0-13
(14:21) 34-T.Hightower left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · BUF 2 · Score 0-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 12:21 · ARI 87 · Score 6-14
(12:21) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 12:09 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 5:55 · BUF 1 · Score 7-20
(5:55) 32-E.James up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 5:51 · BUF 2 · Score 7-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 1:49 · ARI 2 · Score 13-21
(1:49) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:46 · ARI 2 · Score 14-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · BUF 29 · Score 14-24
(:05) 1-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 9:39 · ARI 30 · Score 17-24
(9:39) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 2:37 · BUF 2 · Score 17-30
(2:37) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [43-B.Scott]. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 2:33 · BUF 2 · Score 17-31
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 20 · Score 17-34
(15:00) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:38 · BUF 2 · Score 17-40
(10:38) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:35 · BUF 2 · Score 17-41
1-N.Rackers extra point 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.
- 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).
- J. Losman (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals on 2008-10-05?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Buffalo Bills 41-17 in Week 5, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 14, Arizona Cardinals 17; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 17, Arizona Cardinals 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q1 9:57) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q2 14:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (J. Losman pass) (Q2 12:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. James (Q2 5:55) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Losman (Q2 1:49) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q3 2:37) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q4 10:38) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 9:39, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 78.6% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +15.07 total passing EPA. J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 53.6% completion, +11.2% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -7.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+2.50 EPA): (7:31) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 28-J.Arrington to BUF 34 for 13 yards (37-Ge.Wilson, 20-D.Whitner)..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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