Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 42–17 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 28–7 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- D. Orlovsky
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 21-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 9…
- Game date
- 2015-10-11
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 42–17 on 2015-10-11. C. Palmer posted a game-high +9.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(2:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Fells for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(11:01) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(3:16) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(2:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-JO.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-12-JO.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on ARI-13-JA.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(6:31) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(11:56) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(10:31) 38-A.Ellington left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:27TD TRT. RiddickPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 6
- Score
- 0-6
(2:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 15:00TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 14
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Fells for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:55XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:01TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 13-7
(11:01) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:56XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:16TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 20-7
(3:16) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:11XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 21-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:13TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 18
- Score
- 27-7
(2:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-JO.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-12-JO.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on ARI-13-JA.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:08XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 28-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:31TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 34-7
(6:31) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:27XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 35-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:56FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 22
- Score
- 35-10
(11:56) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:31TD AEA. EllingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 63
- Score
- 41-10
(10:31) 38-A.Ellington left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:20XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 42-10
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:36TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 42-16
(1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 42-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +9.06 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2JO. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3
Cornelius Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +4.57 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 4Louis Moore · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5A. Ellington · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 6D. Fells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 7L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 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 (+9.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+3.58 EPA): (5:05) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown pushed ob at 50 for 49 yards (23-D.Slay).
Biggest single play (-7.59 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (11:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 21-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 90-C.Redding at DET 34. 90-C.Redding to DET 4 for 30 yards (9-M.Stafford).
Quarterback report card
D. Orlovsky led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -10.5% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.09 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -5.9% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -11.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.170 | -0.176 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.331 | -0.146 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.323 | -0.498 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.176 | -0.170 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, +11.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -19.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Fells (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Ellington
- Detroit Lions — Louis Moore (D. Orlovsky pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 2:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 28–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Fells for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 14:55) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 10:56) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 3:16) — (3:16) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 3:11) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 18 (Q2 2:13); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 2:08) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 6:27) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DET 63 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 38-A.Ellington left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 10:20) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 1:29) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 21-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 90-C.Redding at DET 34. 90-C.Redding to DET 4 for 30 yards (9-M.Stafford).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:01) — (3:01) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 10-C.Fuller to ARI 6 for 48 yards (25-J.Powers) [51-K.Minter]. Penalty on ARI-90-C.Redding, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) 21-A.Abdullah right tackle to ARI 40 for 2 yards (22-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (22-T.Jefferson), RECOVERED by ARI-97-J.Mauro at ARI 39. 97-J.Mauro to ARI 39 for no gain (21-A.Abdullah).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Fells for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:05) — (5:05) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown pushed ob at 50 for 49 yards (23-D.Slay).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 21-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 90-C.Redding at DET 34. 90-C.Redding to DET 4 for 30 yards (9-M.Stafford).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 38-A.Ellington left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) 21-A.Abdullah right tackle to ARI 40 for 2 yards (22-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (22-T.Jefferson), RECOVERED by ARI-97-J.Mauro at ARI 39. 97-J.Mauro to ARI 39 for no gain (21-A.Abdullah).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson at ARI 28. 21-P.Peterson to DET 32 for 40 yards (63-M.Ramirez).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:27 · ARI 6 · Score 0-6
(2:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:21 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 14 · Score 6-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Fells for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 11:01 · DET 4 · Score 13-7
(11:01) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 10:56 · DET 15 · Score 14-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 3:16 · DET 2 · Score 20-7
(3:16) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 3:11 · DET 15 · Score 21-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 2:13 · DET 18 · Score 27-7
(2:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-JO.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-12-JO.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on ARI-13-JA.Brown, - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 2:08 · DET 15 · Score 28-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 6:31 · DET 2 · Score 34-7
(6:31) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 6:27 · DET 15 · Score 35-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 11:56 · ARI 22 · Score 35-10
(11:56) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · DET 63 · Score 41-10
(10:31) 38-A.Ellington left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:20 · DET 15 · Score 42-10
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:36 · ARI 13 · Score 42-16
(1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 16-L.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:29 · ARI 15 · Score 42-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
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.
- D. Orlovsky (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions on 2015-10-11?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Detroit Lions 42-17 in Week 5, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 28, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 42, Detroit Lions 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 2:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Fells (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 15:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 11:01) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 3:16) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q2 2:13) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 6:31) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Ellington (Q4 10:31) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Moore (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q4 1:36) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 11:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?
D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions), 52.5% completion, -10.5% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.09 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 55.6% completion, -5.9% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -11.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+3.58 EPA): (5:05) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown pushed ob at 50 for 49 yards (23-D.Slay)..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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