Eagles 6–27 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2012

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 27–6 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime: Philadelphia Eagles 0–24 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: K. Kolb
Top passer: M. Vick
Biggest EPA play: (:06) 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 7 for -6 yards (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes) [25-K.Rho…
Game date: 2012-09-23

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–6 on 2012-09-23. K. Kolb posted a game-high +6.97 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Philadelphia Eagles	0	0	6	0	0	6
Arizona Cardinals	10	14	0	3	0	27

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

+3PHI 29

PHI 37

ARI 1

+3ARI 18

+3ARI 22

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:43FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 29
Score
0-3
(10:43) 3-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:10TD
MFM. Floyd
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 8
Score
0-9
(1:10) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 1:04XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
0-10
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:40TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 37
Score
0-16
(7:40) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole].
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:30XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
0-17
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:06TD
Jason Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
0-23
(:06) 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 7 for -6 yards (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes) [25-K.Rhodes], RECOVERED by ARI-39-J.Sanders at ARI 7. 39-J.Sanders for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:00XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
0-24
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. PENALTY on PHI-58-T.Cole, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Enforced on third quarter kickoff.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 5:11FG
AHA. Henery
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 18
Score
3-24
(5:11) 6-A.Henery 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 0:06FG
AHA. Henery
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 22
Score
6-24
(:06) 6-A.Henery 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:57FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 9
Score
6-27
(3:57) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1K. Kolb · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.97 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
3Dyontae Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
4A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
5J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
6R. Housler · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
7Ryan Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 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

K. Kolb — ARI · Passing

K. Kolb posted the highest total EPA (+6.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

K. Kolb's top snap (+3.47 EPA): (7:40) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole].

Biggest single play (-10.67 EPA): M. Vick — (:06) 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 7 for -6 yards (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes) [25-K.Rhodes], RECOVERED by ARI-39-J.Sanders at ARI 7. 39-J.Sanders for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 46 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -8.6% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -19.26 total EPA
K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Philadelphia Eagles	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.259	+0.012
Offensive success rate	39.0%	40.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.419	+0.232
Rush EPA/play	-0.038	-0.287
Defensive EPA/play	-0.012	+0.259
Defensive success rate	59.5%	61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Philadelphia Eagles: -0.26 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: +0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +0.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -19.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (K. Kolb pass) (Q1 1:10)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Kolb pass) (Q2 7:40)
Arizona Cardinals — Jason Sanders (Q2 0:06)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q1 10:43)
Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q3 5:11)
Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q3 0:06)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q4 3:57)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the PHI 29 (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) 3-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 1:04) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 37 (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 7:30) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 0:06); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 0:00).

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q3 5:11) — (5:11) 6-A.Henery 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q3 0:06) — (:06) 6-A.Henery 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) 9-D.Zastudil punts 58 yards to PHI 26, Center-82-M.Leach. 13-D.Johnson to PHI 38 for 12 yards (35-A.Sherman). FUMBLES (35-A.Sherman), RECOVERED by ARI-82-M.Leach at PHI 38. 82-M.Leach to PHI 38 [WPA +12.2% · EPA +5.64]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 7 for -6 yards (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes) [25-K.Rhodes], RECOVERED by ARI-39-J.Sanders at ARI 7. 39-J.Sanders for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -10.67]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 13-D.Johnson to PHI 46 for 20 yards (39-J.Sanders) [93-C.Campbell]. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.41]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 14:30) — (14:30) 7-M.Vick right end to ARI 35 for 1 yard (94-S.Acho). Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 36 for 0 yards (94-S.Acho). FUM [WPA -5.2% · EPA -4.57]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to PHI 35 for 16 yards (59-D.Ryans). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +1.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 7 for -6 yards (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes) [25-K.Rhodes], RECOVERED by ARI-39-J.Sanders at ARI 7. 39-J.Sanders for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -10.67]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) 9-D.Zastudil punts 58 yards to PHI 26, Center-82-M.Leach. 13-D.Johnson to PHI 38 for 12 yards (35-A.Sherman). FUMBLES (35-A.Sherman), RECOVERED by ARI-82-M.Leach at PHI 38. 82-M.Leach to PHI 38 [WPA +12.2% · EPA +5.64]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 14:30) — (14:30) 7-M.Vick right end to ARI 35 for 1 yard (94-S.Acho). Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 36 for 0 yards (94-S.Acho). FUM [WPA -5.2% · EPA -4.57]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole]. [WPA +2.7% · EPA +3.47]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 10:43 · PHI 29 · Score 0-3
(10:43) 3-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 1:10 · PHI 8 · Score 0-9
(1:10) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 1:04 · PHI 2 · Score 0-10
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 7:40 · PHI 37 · Score 0-16
(7:40) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole].
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 7:30 · PHI 2 · Score 0-17
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · ARI 1 · Score 0-23
(:06) 7-M.Vick sacked at ARI 7 for -6 yards (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes) [25-K.Rhodes], RECOVERED by ARI-39-J.Sanders at ARI 7. 39-J.Sanders for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · PHI 2 · Score 0-24
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. PENALTY on PHI-58-T.Cole, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Enforced on third quarter kickoff.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 5:11 · ARI 18 · Score 3-24
(5:11) 6-A.Henery 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 0:06 · ARI 22 · Score 6-24
(:06) 6-A.Henery 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:57 · PHI 9 · Score 6-27
(3:57) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal 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.
K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
M. Vick (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
K. Kolb (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals on 2012-09-23?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-6 in Week 3, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Arizona Cardinals 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (K. Kolb pass) (Q1 1:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Kolb pass) (Q2 7:40) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Sanders (Q2 0:06) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 10:43, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q3 5:11, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q3 0:06, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 3:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 37.0% completion, -8.6% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -19.26 total passing EPA. K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 56.7% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.97 total passing EPA.

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

K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (7:40) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Cole]..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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