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NFL · Week 16 · December 27, 2009 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2009 Week 16 Recap

Cardinals defeat Rams 31–10 in Week 16

Kade Warner led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 10–31 Week 16 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 10 1–14
Final 10–31
Arizona Cardinals 31 10–5 Winner
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
10–31
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 0–17 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Game date
December 27, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • B.Gibson 5 REC · 51 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Bajema 2 REC · 19 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Ogbonnaya 1 REC · 19 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Kade Warner 24/44 · 307 YDS · 2 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 8 REC · 116 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Doucet 2 REC · 43 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
View Rams vs Cardinals box score View all 2009 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
Arizona Cardinals 31–10 LA
Halftime
LA 0–17 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Top passer
Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play
(3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass short middle intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCE…
Game date
2009-12-27

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 31–10 on 2009-12-27. Kade Warner posted a game-high +6.75 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
LA0730010
Arizona Cardinals17770031

Scoring Map

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

LALA
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 12:19TD
    LFL. Fitzgerald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    0-6

    (12:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 12:13XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-7

    12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.

  3. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 6:53TD
    EDE. Doucet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 18
    Score
    0-13

    (6:53) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 80-E.Doucet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 6:48XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-14

    12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.

  5. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 0:13FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    0-17

    (:13) 12-M.Nugent 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.

  6. LALA
    Q3 10:50TD
    BGB. Gibson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 21
    Score
    6-17

    (10:50) (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass incomplete deep left to 11-B.Gibson. St. Louis challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass deep left to 11-B.Gibson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q3 10:43XP
    RNR. Neill

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    7-17

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 4:36TD
    THT. Hightower

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-23

    (4:36) (Shotgun) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 4:32XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-24

    12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.

  10. LALA
    Q4 8:41FG
    RNR. Neill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    10-24

    (8:41) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  11. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 2:49TD
    Carson Wells

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    10-30

    (2:49) 26-C.Wells left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 2:44XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-31

    12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.75 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  3. 3E. Doucet · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Gibson · LA · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  5. 5Carson WellsCarson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Bajema · LA · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  8. 8Carson WellsCarson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.79 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.05 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 (+6.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.

Kade Warner's top snap (-5.23 EPA): (13:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 39 for -7 yards (99-L.Ramsey). FUMBLES (99-L.Ramsey), RECOVERED by LA-94-V.Adeyanju at ARI 35. 94-V.Adeyanju to ARI 35 for no gain (63-L.Sendlein).

Biggest single play (-7.00 EPA): K. Null — (3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass short middle intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 47. 24-A.Wilson to LA 12 for 41 yards (84-R.McMichael).

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) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.75 total EPA
  • K. Null (LA) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play-0.171+0.091
Offensive success rate48.6%47.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.363+0.153
Rush EPA/play-0.109+0.023
Defensive EPA/play-0.091+0.171
Defensive success rate52.2%51.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +8.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • LA: 12 drives, -12.30 total EPA, 2 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) (Q2 12:19)
  • Arizona Cardinals — E. Doucet (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 6:53)
  • LA — B. Gibson (K. Null pass) (Q3 10:50)
  • Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower (Q3 4:36)
  • Carson WellsArizona Cardinals — Carson Wells (Q4 2:49)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — M. Nugent (Q2 0:13)
  • LA — R. Neill (Q4 8:41)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 12:13) — 12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 18 (Q2 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 80-E.Doucet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 6:48) — 12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 1 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 12-M.Nugent 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q3 10:50); LA added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 10:43) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 4:32) — 12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 26-C.Wells left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:44) — 12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:46) — (13:46) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 15-S.Breaston to LA 14 for 45 yards (25-D.Gorrer). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.00]
  • LA (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass short right intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Toler at ARI 33. 28-G.Toler to ARI 33 for no gain (16-D.Amendola). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -2.47]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.25]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) 5-B.Graham punts 46 yards to LA 18, Center-82-M.Leach. 16-D.Amendola to ARI 48 for 34 yards (5-B.Graham). FUMBLES (5-B.Graham), RECOVERED by ARI-55-R.Walker at ARI 43. 55-R.Walker to ARI 43 for [WPA +4.7% · EPA +2.97]
  • LA (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass incomplete deep left to 11-B.Gibson. St. Louis challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass deep left to 11-B.Gibson for 21 [WPA +4.5% · EPA +3.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass short middle intended for 84-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 47. 24-A.Wilson to LA 12 for 41 yards (84-R.McMichael). [WPA -1.8% · EPA -7.00]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 13:00) — (13:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 39 for -7 yards (99-L.Ramsey). FUMBLES (99-L.Ramsey), RECOVERED by LA-94-V.Adeyanju at ARI 35. 94-V.Adeyanju to ARI 35 for no gain (63-L.Sendlein). [WPA -4.4% · EPA -5.23]
  • LA (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass incomplete deep left to 11-B.Gibson. St. Louis challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass deep left to 11-B.Gibson for 21 [WPA +4.5% · EPA +3.43]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:46) — (13:46) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 15-S.Breaston to LA 14 for 45 yards (25-D.Gorrer). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 12:19 · LA 10 · Score 0-6
    (12:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 12:13 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
  3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 6:53 · LA 18 · Score 0-13
    (6:53) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 80-E.Doucet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 6:48 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
    12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
  5. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · LA 1 · Score 0-17
    (:13) 12-M.Nugent 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q3 10:50 · ARI 21 · Score 6-17
    (10:50) (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass incomplete deep left to 11-B.Gibson. St. Louis challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass deep left to 11-B.Gibson for 21
  7. LA XP (+1) — Q3 10:43 · ARI 2 · Score 7-17
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 4:36 · LA 2 · Score 7-23
    (4:36) (Shotgun) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 4:32 · LA 2 · Score 7-24
    12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q4 8:41 · ARI 15 · Score 10-24
    (8:41) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  11. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · LA 3 · Score 10-30
    (2:49) 26-C.Wells left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:44 · LA 2 · Score 10-31
    12-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, 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.
  • Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2009-12-27?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the LA 31-10 in Week 16, 2009.

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

Q2: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 17; Q3: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: LA 10, Arizona Cardinals 31.

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

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 12:19) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Doucet (K. Warner pass) (Q2 6:53) LA touchdown — B. Gibson (K. Null pass) (Q3 10:50) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q3 4:36) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q4 2:49) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) LA field goal — R. Neill (Q4 8:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 54.5% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.75 total passing EPA. K. Null (LA), 57.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.61 total passing EPA.

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

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-5.23 EPA): (13:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 39 for -7 yards (99-L.Ramsey). FUMBLES (99-L.Ramsey), RECOVERED by LA-94-V.Adeyanju at ARI 35. 94-V.Adeyanju to ARI 35 for no gain (63-L.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-13 Now 1-14 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W

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