Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 47–7 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 7–31 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:14) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 3…
- Game date
- 2015-09-27
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 47–7 on 2015-09-27. C. Palmer posted a game-high +12.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 14 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 47 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(11:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel [92-F.Rucker] at SF 21. 28-J.Bethel for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(9:14) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [93-C.Campbell] at SF 33. 32-T.Mathieu for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(15:00) 23-C.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(7:55) 23-C.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(2:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(12:35) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(4:24) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (51-K.Minter).
(5:21) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 11:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 88
- Score
- 0-6
(11:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel [92-F.Rucker] at SF 21. 28-J.Bethel for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 11:06XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:14TD Tyrann MathieuPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 69
- Score
- 0-13
(9:14) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [93-C.Campbell] at SF 33. 32-T.Mathieu for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:03XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 15:00TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 0-20
(15:00) 23-C.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:56XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 0-21
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:55TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 0-27
(7:55) 23-C.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:49XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 0-28
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:11TD CKC. KaepernickPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 6-28
(2:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:03XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-28
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:01FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 7-31
(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 12:35TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 7-37
(12:35) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 12:29XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-38
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:24Safety CHC. HydePoints+2
- Yard line
- ARI 99
- Score
- 7-40
(4:24) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (51-K.Minter).
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:21TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 8
- Score
- 7-46
(5:21) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:15XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-47
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +12.19 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +10.58 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 4JO. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 5Cornelius Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.21 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 6J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7Cornelius Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 8G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 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 (+12.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+3.22 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown to SF 1 for 27 yards (41-A.Bethea; 36-D.Johnson).
Biggest single play (-7.62 EPA): C. Kaepernick — (9:14) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [93-C.Campbell] at SF 33. 32-T.Mathieu for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.19 total EPA
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 25 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -18.4% CPOE · -0.88 EPA/play · -22.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.433 | +0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 49.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.885 | +0.330 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.207 | +0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.433 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.5% | 61.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.43), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.43 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +12.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -29.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Justin Bethel
- Arizona Cardinals — Tyrann Mathieu
- Arizona Cardinals — Cornelius Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — Cornelius Johnson
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Kaepernick
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 88 (Q1 11:15); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 11:06) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 69 (Q1 9:14); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 9:03) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 23-C.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 14:56) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) 23-C.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 7:49) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 2:03) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 4 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 9–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 12:29) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the ARI 99 (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (51-K.Minter)..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 5:15) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [93-C.Campbell] at SF 33. 32-T.Mathieu for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel [92-F.Rucker] at SF 21. 28-J.Bethel for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald. QB pressured by SF #53-Bowman
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:04) — (13:04) 23-C.Johnson right tackle to SF 45 for -1 yards (92-Q.Dial).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [93-C.Campbell] at SF 33. 32-T.Mathieu for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel [92-F.Rucker] at SF 21. 28-J.Bethel for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu at SF 42. 32-T.Mathieu to SF 25 for 17 yards (66-M.Martin). The Replay Official reviewed the incomple
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown to SF 1 for 27 yards (41-A.Bethea; 36-D.Johnson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 11:15 · ARI 88 · Score 0-6
(11:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel [92-F.Rucker] at SF 21. 28-J.Bethel for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 11:06 · SF 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 9:14 · ARI 69 · Score 0-13
(9:14) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Mathieu [93-C.Campbell] at SF 33. 32-T.Mathieu for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 9:03 · SF 15 · Score 0-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · SF 6 · Score 0-20
(15:00) 23-C.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · SF 15 · Score 0-21
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 7:55 · SF 1 · Score 0-27
(7:55) 23-C.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 7:49 · SF 15 · Score 0-28
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 2:11 · ARI 12 · Score 6-28
(2:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 2:03 · ARI 15 · Score 7-28
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · SF 4 · Score 7-31
(:01) 7-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 12:35 · SF 4 · Score 7-37
(12:35) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 12:29 · SF 15 · Score 7-38
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q3 4:24 · ARI 99 · Score 7-40
(4:24) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (51-K.Minter). - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · SF 8 · Score 7-46
(5:21) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · SF 15 · Score 7-47
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
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.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2015-09-27?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 47-7 in Week 3, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Arizona Cardinals 17; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Arizona Cardinals 9; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 7, Arizona Cardinals 47.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Bethel (Q1 11:15) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Mathieu (Q1 9:14) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 15:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 7:55) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Kaepernick (Q2 2:11) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 12:35) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:21) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 54.1% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.19 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 36.0% completion, -18.4% CPOE, -0.88 EPA per dropback, -22.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown to SF 1 for 27 yards (41-A.Bethea; 36-D.Johnson)..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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