Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 38–10 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 7–21 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Carson Wells
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 18-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 28-G…
- Game date
- 2012-12-16
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 38–10 on 2012-12-16. Carson Wells posted a game-high +2.55 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 21 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(12:56) 25-M.Leshoure left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(9:29) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(3:20) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Johnson at ARI 47. 49-R.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(9:24) 3-J.Feely 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(4:16) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(5:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 18-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Toler at ARI -2. 28-G.Toler for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(3:47) 26-C.Wells right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:56TD MLM. LeshourePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 6-0
(12:56) 25-M.Leshoure left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 7-6
(9:29) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:18XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 7-13
(3:20) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:16XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:41TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 57
- Score
- 7-20
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Johnson at ARI 47. 49-R.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:30XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:24FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 33
- Score
- 7-24
(9:24) 3-J.Feely 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 4:16FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 23
- Score
- 10-24
(4:16) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:24TD GTG. TolerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 10-30
(5:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 18-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Toler at ARI -2. 28-G.Toler for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:07XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-31
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 31
- Score
- 10-37
(3:47) 26-C.Wells right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:39XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-38
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Carson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 2
Kobe Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play - 3
Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 4S. Logan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5Michael Thomas · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play
- 7A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.05 EPA/play
- 8W. Heller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · -0.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.22 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
Carson Wells — ARI · Rushing
Carson Wells posted the highest total EPA (+2.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.
Carson Wells's top snap (+4.05 EPA): (3:47) 26-C.Wells right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-10.12 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (5:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 18-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Toler at ARI -2. 28-G.Toler for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 54 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -26.32 total EPA- R. Lindley (Arizona Cardinals) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -5.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.335 | -0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.0% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.487 | -0.236 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.233 | -0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.071 | +0.335 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 66.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.34 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.07 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 16 drives, -5.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 16 drives, -33.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- Arizona Cardinals — Roschon Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — G. Toler
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 21–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) 25-M.Leshoure left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 12:51) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 9:29); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 9:18) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 3:20) — (3:20) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:16) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 57 (Q2 0:41); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:30) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 33 (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) 3-J.Feely 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 5:24); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:07) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 31 (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) 26-C.Wells right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:39) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 9-D.Zastudil punts 47 yards to DET 17, Center-82-M.Leach. 11-S.Logan MUFFS catch, touched at DET 20, RECOVERED by ARI-27-M.Adams at DET 5. 27-M.Adams to DET 5 for no gain (29-J.Wendling). The R
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Johnson at ARI 47. 49-R.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson at DET 34. 21-P.Peterson to DET 3 for 31 yards (81-C.Johnson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) 14-R.Lindley pass short middle intended for 87-J.King INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Levy at DET 49. 54-D.Levy to DET 48 for -1 yards (87-J.King). Penalty on ARI-87-J.King, Offensive Pass Interference, de
- Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to ARI 30 for 13 yards (49-R.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 18-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Toler at ARI -2. 28-G.Toler for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Johnson at ARI 47. 49-R.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 9-D.Zastudil punts 47 yards to DET 17, Center-82-M.Leach. 11-S.Logan MUFFS catch, touched at DET 20, RECOVERED by ARI-27-M.Adams at DET 5. 27-M.Adams to DET 5 for no gain (29-J.Wendling). The R
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson at DET 34. 21-P.Peterson to DET 3 for 31 yards (81-C.Johnson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:56 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
(12:56) 25-M.Leshoure left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 12:51 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 9:29 · DET 5 · Score 7-6
(9:29) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 9:18 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 3:20 · DET 1 · Score 7-13
(3:20) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 3:16 · DET 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · ARI 57 · Score 7-20
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Johnson at ARI 47. 49-R.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · DET 2 · Score 7-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 9:24 · DET 33 · Score 7-24
(9:24) 3-J.Feely 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 4:16 · ARI 23 · Score 10-24
(4:16) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:24 · ARI 4 · Score 10-30
(5:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 18-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Toler at ARI -2. 28-G.Toler for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 5:07 · DET 2 · Score 10-31
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:47 · DET 31 · Score 10-37
(3:47) 26-C.Wells right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:39 · DET 2 · Score 10-38
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
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.
- Carson Wells (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals on 2012-12-16?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 38-10 in Week 15, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Arizona Cardinals 21; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Final: Detroit Lions 10, Arizona Cardinals 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 12:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q2 9:29) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q2 3:20) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 0:41) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — G. Toler (Q4 5:24) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q4 3:47) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q3 9:24, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 4:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 44.4% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -26.32 total passing EPA. R. Lindley (Arizona Cardinals), 56.0% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -5.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?
Carson Wells (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.55 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+4.05 EPA): (3:47) 26-C.Wells right end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
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