Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 23–19 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Tied 16–16 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Douglas
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley sacked at ARI 14 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.…
- Game date
- 2012-11-18
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–19 on 2012-11-18. H. Douglas posted a game-high +1.71 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(13:59) 36-L.Stephens-Howling right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(11:03) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(1:06) 3-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(9:44) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(8:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley sacked at ARI 14 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham) [55-J.Abraham], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at ARI 15. 95-J.Babineaux for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:56) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:37) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(:02) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(15:00) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(6:42) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 13:59TD LSL. Stephens-HowlingPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 6-0
(13:59) 36-L.Stephens-Howling right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 13:54XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 11:03FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 10-0
(11:03) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:06FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 13-0
(1:06) 3-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:44FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 33
- Score
- 13-3
(9:44) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:46TD JBJ. BabineauxPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 79
- Score
- 13-9
(8:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley sacked at ARI 14 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham) [55-J.Abraham], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at ARI 15. 95-J.Babineaux for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:37XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:56FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 13-13
(1:56) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:37FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 16-13
(:37) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:02FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 16-16
(:02) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 15:00FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 19-16
(15:00) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 6:42TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 19-22
(6:42) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 6:40XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 19-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2W. Powell · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 4DJ. Davis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · -1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · -1.02 EPA/play
- 5Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · -1.41 total EPA · 15 snaps · -0.09 EPA/play
- 6E. Doucet · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -1.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · -0.20 EPA/play
- 7Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · -1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.71 EPA/play
- 8M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -1.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.36 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
H. Douglas — ATL · Receiving
H. Douglas posted the highest total EPA (+1.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
H. Douglas's top snap (-4.61 EPA): (4:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay (90-D.Dockett) at ARI 25. 22-W.Gay to ARI 26 for 1 yard (83-H.Douglas).
Biggest single play (-6.87 EPA): R. Lindley — (8:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley sacked at ARI 14 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham) [55-J.Abraham], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at ARI 15. 95-J.Babineaux for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Th
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -20.21 total EPA
- R. Lindley (Arizona Cardinals) · 25 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -16.7% CPOE · -0.80 EPA/play · -19.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.308 | -0.256 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.1% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.809 | -0.421 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.082 | -0.309 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.256 | +0.308 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 64.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.26 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.31 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.26 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, -23.71 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Atlanta Falcons: 16 drives, -23.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Babineaux
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 13:59) — (13:59) 36-L.Stephens-Howling right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 13:54) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 3-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 16–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q2 9:44) — (9:44) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 79 (Q2 8:46); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 8:37) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 6:40) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 32-Jz. Rodgers INTERCEPTED by 94-S.Acho (92-D.Williams) at ATL 34. 94-S.Acho to ATL 32 for 2 yards (72-S.Baker).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at ATL 23. 58-D.Washington to ATL 16 for 7 yards (2-M.Ryan).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley pass incomplete deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald (25-W.Moore).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley sacked at ARI 14 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham) [55-J.Abraham], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at ARI 15. 95-J.Babineaux for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Th
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:12) — (13:12) 5-M.Bosher punts 47 yards to ARI 33, Center-47-J.Harris. 21-P.Peterson to ATL 45 for 22 yards (47-J.Harris). PENALTY on ARI-58-D.Washington, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced a
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley sacked at ARI 14 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham) [55-J.Abraham], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at ARI 15. 95-J.Babineaux for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Th
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Johnson at ATL 43. 49-R.Johnson to ATL 9 for 34 yards (72-S.Baker).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at ATL 23. 58-D.Washington to ATL 16 for 7 yards (2-M.Ryan).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 32-Jz. Rodgers INTERCEPTED by 94-S.Acho (92-D.Williams) at ATL 34. 94-S.Acho to ATL 32 for 2 yards (72-S.Baker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 13:59 · ATL 3 · Score 6-0
(13:59) 36-L.Stephens-Howling right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 13:54 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 11:03 · ATL 30 · Score 10-0
(11:03) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 1:06 · ATL 9 · Score 13-0
(1:06) 3-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 9:44 · ARI 33 · Score 13-3
(9:44) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:46 · ATL 79 · Score 13-9
(8:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley sacked at ARI 14 for -7 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham) [55-J.Abraham], RECOVERED by ATL-95-J.Babineaux at ARI 15. 95-J.Babineaux for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Th - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:37 · ARI 2 · Score 13-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · ARI 10 · Score 13-13
(1:56) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · ATL 20 · Score 16-13
(:37) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · ARI 30 · Score 16-16
(:02) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 9 · Score 19-16
(15:00) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 6:42 · ARI 1 · Score 19-22
(6:42) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 6:40 · ARI 2 · Score 19-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- H. Douglas (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Lindley (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons on 2012-11-18?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-19 in Week 11, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 13, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Atlanta Falcons 16; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 19, Atlanta Falcons 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (Q1 13:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Babineaux (Q2 8:46) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 6:42) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 11:03, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 1:06, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 9:44, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:37, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 58.3% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -20.21 total passing EPA. R. Lindley (Arizona Cardinals), 36.0% completion, -16.7% CPOE, -0.80 EPA per dropback, -19.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons?
H. Douglas (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +1.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-4.61 EPA): (4:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay (90-D.Dockett) at ARI 25. 22-W.Gay to ARI 26 for 1 yard (83-H.Douglas)..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Atlanta Falcons won 23-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 8-1 Now 9-1 W
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