Colts 11–40 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2013

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Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 40–11 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 3–27 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Palmer
Top passer: A. Luck
Biggest EPA play: (8:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 56-K…
Game date: 2013-11-24

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Indianapolis Colts 40–11 on 2013-11-24. C. Palmer posted a game-high +23.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	3	0	0	8	0	11
Arizona Cardinals	7	20	7	6	0	40

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3ARI 9

ARI 80

ARI 17

+2ARI 2

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:06TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
IND 4
Score
0-6
(10:06) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:02XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:19FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 9
Score
3-7
(1:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:35TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
IND 26
Score
3-13
(13:35) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Sheppard].
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:29XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
3-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:19FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
IND 30
Score
3-17
(8:19) 4-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:07TD
KDK. Dansby
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 80
Score
3-23
(8:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby [90-D.Dockett] at IND 22. 56-K.Dansby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:58XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
3-24
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:03FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
IND 32
Score
3-27
(:03) 4-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:02TD
RMR. Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
IND 5
Score
3-33
(6:02) 28-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 5:57XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
3-34
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:31TD
CFC. Fleener
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 17
Score
9-34
(10:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-F.Rucker].
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:26Safety
ALA. Luck
Points+2
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
11-34
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 81-D.Heyward-Bey is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:23FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
IND 3
Score
11-37
(7:23) 4-J.Feely 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:22FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
IND 7
Score
11-40
(2:22) 4-J.Feely 25 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).

1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +23.04 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
2M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +11.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
3A. Ellington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
4A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
5R. Housler · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
6Ji'Ayir Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
7R. Mendenhall · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
8L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.08 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

C. Palmer — ARI · Passing

C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+23.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

C. Palmer's top snap (+3.22 EPA): (9:41) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 12-A.Roberts to IND 6 for 32 yards (21-J.Brown).

Biggest single play (-7.29 EPA): A. Luck — (8:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby [90-D.Dockett] at IND 22. 56-K.Dansby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.73 total EPA
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +23.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.197	+0.170
Offensive success rate	40.5%	40.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.186	+0.530
Rush EPA/play	-0.499	-0.212
Defensive EPA/play	-0.170	+0.197
Defensive success rate	59.1%	59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.20 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +15.78 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -14.60 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 10:06)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 13:35)
Arizona Cardinals — K. Dansby (Q2 8:07)
Arizona Cardinals — R. Mendenhall (Q3 6:02)
Indianapolis Colts — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass) (Q4 10:31)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:19)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q2 8:19)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q2 0:03)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q4 7:23)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q4 2:22)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 10:02) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 20–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the IND 26 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Sheppard].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 13:29) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) 4-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 80 (Q2 8:07); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 7:58) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the IND 32 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q3 6:02) — (6:02) 28-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 5:57) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the ARI 17 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-F.Rucker].; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 10:26) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 81-D.Heyward-Bey is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 4-J.Feely 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) 4-J.Feely 25 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 5:43) — (5:43) 4-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is BLOCKED (38-S.Brown), Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.14]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Sheppard]. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.73]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby [90-D.Dockett] at IND 22. 56-K.Dansby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -7.29]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd to IND 26 for 29 yards (23-V.Davis). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +2.15]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 84-R.Housler to IND 19 for 20 yards (30-L.Landry). [WPA +4.4% · EPA +1.23]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby [90-D.Dockett] at IND 22. 56-K.Dansby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -7.29]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-F.Rucker]. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.51]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 12-A.Roberts to IND 6 for 32 yards (21-J.Brown). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.22]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-T.Richardson up the middle to IND 41 for no gain (98-F.Rucker). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -3.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 10:06 · IND 4 · Score 0-6
(10:06) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 10:02 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 1:19 · ARI 9 · Score 3-7
(1:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 13:35 · IND 26 · Score 3-13
(13:35) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Sheppard].
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 13:29 · IND 2 · Score 3-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 8:19 · IND 30 · Score 3-17
(8:19) 4-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 8:07 · ARI 80 · Score 3-23
(8:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Dansby [90-D.Dockett] at IND 22. 56-K.Dansby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 7:58 · IND 2 · Score 3-24
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · IND 32 · Score 3-27
(:03) 4-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 6:02 · IND 5 · Score 3-33
(6:02) 28-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 5:57 · IND 2 · Score 3-34
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · ARI 17 · Score 9-34
(10:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle to 80-C.Fleener for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-F.Rucker].
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 10:26 · ARI 2 · Score 11-34
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 81-D.Heyward-Bey is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 7:23 · IND 3 · Score 11-37
(7:23) 4-J.Feely 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 2:22 · IND 7 · Score 11-40
(2:22) 4-J.Feely 25 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.
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
C. Palmer (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals on 2013-11-24?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Indianapolis Colts 40-11 in Week 12, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Arizona Cardinals 20; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 8, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 11, Arizona Cardinals 40.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 10:06) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 13:35) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Dansby (Q2 8:07) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q3 6:02) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass) (Q4 10:31) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:19, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 8:19, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 7:23, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 2:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Arizona Cardinals?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 42.6% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.73 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 61.9% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +23.04 total passing EPA.

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

C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (9:41) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 12-A.Roberts to IND 6 for 32 yards (21-J.Brown)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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