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NFL · Week 4 · October 4, 2015 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2015 Week 4 Recap

Rams defeat Cardinals 24–22 in Week 4

T.Austin led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 24–22 Week 4 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 24 2–2 Winner
Final 24–22
Arizona Cardinals 22 3–1
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
24–22
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 10–9 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Austin
Game date
October 4, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Austin 6 REC · 96 YDS · 2 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Foles 16/27 · 164 YDS · 3 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Bailey 2 REC · 30 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • M.Floyd 5 REC · 59 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Fitzgerald 7 REC · 99 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Palmer 29/52 · 334 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact
View Rams vs Cardinals box score View all 2015 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 24–22 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
LA 10–9 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Austin
Top passer
C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play
4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to ARI -5. 31-D.Johnson to ARI 14 for 19 yards (26-…
Game date
2015-10-04

Game summary

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 24–22 on 2015-10-04. T. Austin posted a game-high +9.03 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA7377024
Arizona Cardinals36310022

Scoring Map

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

LALA
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 13:31TD
    TAT. Austin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 12
    Score
    6-0

    (13:31) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 13:24XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    7-0

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  3. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 4:18FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    7-3

    (4:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  4. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 10:50FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 9
    Score
    7-6

    (10:50) 7-C.Catanzaro 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  5. LALA
    Q2 3:21FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 12
    Score
    10-6

    (3:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 1:18FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 24
    Score
    10-9

    (1:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  7. LALA
    Q3 5:53TD
    SBS. Bailey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 18
    Score
    16-9

    (5:53) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q3 5:44XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    17-9

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 1:19FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 20
    Score
    17-12

    (1:19) 7-C.Catanzaro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  10. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 12:02FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 11
    Score
    17-15

    (12:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  11. LALA
    Q4 8:23TD
    TAT. Austin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 12
    Score
    23-15

    (8:23) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q4 8:16XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    24-15

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  13. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 4:44TD
    Dyontae Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 23
    Score
    24-21

    (4:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 31-D.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 4:38XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    24-22

    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).

  1. 1T. Austin · LA · Receiving · +9.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  2. 2N. Foles · LA · Passing · +4.37 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Bailey · LA · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Gurley · LA · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Austin · LA · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.44 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.03 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

T. Austin — LA · Receiving

T. Austin posted the highest total EPA (+9.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.29 EPA per play.

T. Austin's top snap (+3.13 EPA): (5:36) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 11-T.Austin to ARI 18 for 47 yards (26-R.Johnson).

Biggest single play (-5.69 EPA): Greg Zuerlein — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to ARI -5. 31-D.Johnson to ARI 14 for 19 yards (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at ARI 17. 53-D.Bates to ARI 17 for no gain (29-C

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) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.44 total EPA
  • N. Foles (LA) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play+0.007-0.032
Offensive success rate44.6%47.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.162+0.028
Rush EPA/play+0.115+0.008
Defensive EPA/play+0.032-0.007
Defensive success rate52.3%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.01, Arizona Cardinals -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.03 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -2.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 12 drives, +0.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — T. Austin (N. Foles pass) (Q1 13:31)
  • LA — S. Bailey (N. Foles pass) (Q3 5:53)
  • LA — T. Austin (N. Foles pass) (Q4 8:23)
  • Dyontae JohnsonArizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:44)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q1 4:18)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q2 10:50)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 3:21)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q2 1:18)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q3 1:19)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q4 12:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–3. LA found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 13:24) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q1 4:18) — (4:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q2 10:50) — (10:50) 7-C.Catanzaro 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–3. LA found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 5:44) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) 7-C.Catanzaro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 8:16) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 23 (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 31-D.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 4:38) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to 31-D.Johnson. [WPA -32.6% · EPA -2.51]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 31-D.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.38]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 12-JO.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins [93-E.Westbrooks] at LA 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -3.79]
  • LA (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.06]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 40 for 22 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson to LA 42 for no gain (12- [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 70 yards from LA 35 to ARI -5. 31-D.Johnson to ARI 14 for 19 yards (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-53-D.Bates at ARI 17. 53-D.Bates to ARI 17 for no gain (29-C [WPA -9.1% · EPA -5.69]
  • LA (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 5-N.Foles kneels to ARI 9 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.14]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 12-JO.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins [93-E.Westbrooks] at LA 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -3.79]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to LA 40 for 22 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson to LA 42 for no gain (12- [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 13:31 · ARI 12 · Score 6-0
    (13:31) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 13:24 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  3. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 4:18 · LA 4 · Score 7-3
    (4:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  4. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 10:50 · LA 9 · Score 7-6
    (10:50) 7-C.Catanzaro 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q2 3:21 · ARI 12 · Score 10-6
    (3:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  6. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 1:18 · LA 24 · Score 10-9
    (1:18) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q3 5:53 · ARI 18 · Score 16-9
    (5:53) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q3 5:44 · ARI 15 · Score 17-9
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  9. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 1:19 · LA 20 · Score 17-12
    (1:19) 7-C.Catanzaro 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  10. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 12:02 · LA 11 · Score 17-15
    (12:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q4 8:23 · ARI 12 · Score 23-15
    (8:23) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 11-T.Austin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q4 8:16 · ARI 15 · Score 24-15
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  13. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 4:44 · LA 23 · Score 24-21
    (4:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 31-D.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 4:38 · LA 15 · Score 24-22
    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.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Austin (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • N. Foles (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2015-10-04?

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-22 in Week 4, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q3: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 10; Final: LA 24, Arizona Cardinals 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

LA touchdown — T. Austin (N. Foles pass) (Q1 13:31) LA touchdown — S. Bailey (N. Foles pass) (Q3 5:53) LA touchdown — T. Austin (N. Foles pass) (Q4 8:23) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:44) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q1 4:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 10:50, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 3:21, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 1:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 1:19, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 12:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 55.8% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.44 total passing EPA. N. Foles (LA), 59.3% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.37 total passing EPA.

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

T. Austin (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.13 EPA): (5:36) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 11-T.Austin to ARI 18 for 47 yards (26-R.Johnson)..

Was LA vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. LA won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L

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