Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 19–16 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 9–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- K. Kolb
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:08) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 84-R.Housler INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2012-10-14
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Arizona Cardinals 19–16 on 2012-10-14, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 10–9 halftime lead. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +6.25 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(13:55) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(8:45) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (90-C.Kelsay).
(3:42) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(4:53) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(3:17) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(:35) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(1:14) 3-J.Feely 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(11:13) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 13:55FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 31
- Score
- 0-3
(13:55) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:45Safety KKK. KolbPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 94
- Score
- 2-3
(8:45) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (90-C.Kelsay).
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 3:42TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 8-3
(3:42) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 3:35XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 9-3
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:53TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 9-9
(4:53) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:47XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 9-10
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:17FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 31
- Score
- 9-13
(3:17) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:35TD FJF. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 15-13
(:35) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:27XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 16-13
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:14FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 43
- Score
- 16-16
(1:14) 3-J.Feely 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
OT 11:13FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 19-16
(11:13) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4
Roschon Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play - 5W. Powell · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6
Brandon Smith · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play - 7M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.08 EPA/play
- 8R. Maui'a · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.26 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
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+6.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+3.21 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to BUF 43 for 17 yards (43-B.Scott).
Biggest single play (-5.22 EPA): J. Skelton — (12:08) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 84-R.Housler INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at ARI 35. 31-J.Byrd to ARI 6 for 29 yards (15-M.Floyd).
Quarterback report card
K. Kolb led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 37 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -11.4% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.43 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.084 | -0.115 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.315 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.044 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.115 | +0.084 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 56.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.08, Arizona Cardinals -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.08 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -10.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, -7.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Kolb pass)
- Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 9–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BUF 31 (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 94 (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (90-C.Kelsay).; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 3:35) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 9 (Q2 4:53) — (4:53) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 4:47) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BUF 31 (Q3 3:17) — (3:17) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 0:27) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BUF 43 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 3-J.Feely 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Overtime: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (OT 11:13) — (11:13) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (OT 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 84-R.Housler INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at ARI 35. 31-J.Byrd to ARI 6 for 29 yards (15-M.Floyd).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 3-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-A.Carrington), Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle intended for 87-J.King INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF 34. 31-J.Byrd to BUF 41 for 7 yards (33-W.Powell).
- Buffalo Bills (OT 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep left to 19-D.Jones. PENALTY on ARI-94-S.Acho, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at BUF 27 - No Play.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to BUF 43 for 17 yards (43-B.Scott).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (OT 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 84-R.Housler INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at ARI 35. 31-J.Byrd to ARI 6 for 29 yards (15-M.Floyd).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle intended for 87-J.King INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF 34. 31-J.Byrd to BUF 41 for 7 yards (33-W.Powell).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 28 for 4 yards (58-D.Washington). FUMBLES (58-D.Washington), RECOVERED by ARI-22-W.Gay at BUF 33. 22-W.Gay to BUF 33 for no gain (70-E.Wood; 76-C.Rinehart).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) Direct snap to 16-B.Smith. 16-B.Smith pass deep middle intended for 19-D.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson at ARI 0. 21-P.Peterson to ARI 15 for 15 yards (79-E.Pears).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 13:55 · BUF 31 · Score 0-3
(13:55) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q1 8:45 · BUF 94 · Score 2-3
(8:45) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (90-C.Kelsay). - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 3:42 · ARI 10 · Score 8-3
(3:42) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · ARI 2 · Score 9-3
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 4:53 · BUF 9 · Score 9-9
(4:53) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 4:47 · BUF 2 · Score 9-10
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 3:17 · BUF 31 · Score 9-13
(3:17) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 0:35 · ARI 1 · Score 15-13
(:35) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 0:27 · ARI 2 · Score 16-13
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · BUF 43 · Score 16-16
(1:14) 3-J.Feely 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — OT 11:13 · ARI 7 · Score 19-16
(11:13) 9-R.Lindell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Kolb (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals on 2012-10-14?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Arizona Cardinals 19-16 in Week 6, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 9, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q5: Buffalo Bills 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 19, Arizona Cardinals 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (Q1 3:42) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Kolb pass) (Q2 4:53) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (Q3 0:35) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 13:55, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q3 3:17, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (OT 11:13, 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?
K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 37.8% completion, -11.4% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.43 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.25 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.21 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to BUF 43 for 17 yards (43-B.Scott)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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