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NFL · Week 7 · October 26, 2015 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2015 Week 7 Recap

Cardinals defeat Ravens 26–18 in Week 7

C.Palmer led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 18–26 Week 7 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 18 1–6
Final 18–26
Arizona Cardinals 26 5–2 Winner
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
18–26
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–14 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Palmer
Game date
October 26, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 5 REC · 78 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 26/46 · 223 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Boyle 2 REC · 20 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • C.Palmer 20/34 · 267 YDS · 2 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Floyd 3 REC · 59 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • JO.Brown 4 REC · 65 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
Arizona Cardinals 26–18 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–14 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Palmer
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(4:40) 2-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 27-A.Jackson, Center-82-M.Leach, RECOVERED by BAL-43-…
Game date
2015-10-26

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Baltimore Ravens 26–18 on 2015-10-26. C. Palmer posted a game-high +11.80 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Baltimore Ravens3708018
Arizona Cardinals7766026

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 5:30FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 26
    Score
    3-0

    (5:30) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  2. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 4:11TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 26
    Score
    3-6

    (4:11) 23-C.Johnson right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 3:59XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    3-7

    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 4:00TD
    JFJ. Forsett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 14
    Score
    9-7

    (4:00) 29-J.Forsett up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 3:54XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    10-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 1:05TD
    MFM. Floyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    10-13

    (1:05) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 1:01XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    10-14

    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 9:51FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    10-17

    (9:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 2:31FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    10-20

    (2:31) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.

  10. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 8:13TD
    CPC. Palmer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    10-26

    (8:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 4:31TD
    Kyle Juszczyk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    16-26

    (4:31) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 44-K.Juszczyk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 4:26Safety
    Joe Flacco

    Points+2

    Yard line
    ARI 7
    Score
    18-26

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-N.Boyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +11.80 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2Shi SmithShi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
  4. 4JO. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  5. 5Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.33 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  6. 6N. Boyle · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Ellington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 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 (+11.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

C. Palmer's top snap (+3.03 EPA): (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown to BAL 9 for 35 yards (33-W.Hill).

Biggest single play (-5.45 EPA): Darien Butler — (4:40) 2-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 27-A.Jackson, Center-82-M.Leach, RECOVERED by BAL-43-R.Mostert at ARI 5. 43-R.Mostert to ARI 1 for 4 yards (26-R.Johnson). Penalty on ARI-82-M.Leach, Offensive Hol

Quarterback report card

Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.33 total EPA
  • C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +11.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play-0.009+0.088
Offensive success rate39.0%42.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.094+0.347
Rush EPA/play-0.265-0.006
Defensive EPA/play-0.088+0.009
Defensive success rate57.1%61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +6.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, -0.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cornelius JohnsonArizona Cardinals — Cornelius Johnson (Q1 4:11)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Forsett (Q2 4:00)
  • Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 1:05)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer (Q4 8:13)
  • Kyle JuszczykBaltimore Ravens — Kyle Juszczyk (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 4:31)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 5:30)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q3 9:51)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q3 2:31)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the ARI 26 (Q1 5:30) — (5:30) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 26 (Q1 4:11) — (4:11) 23-C.Johnson right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 3:59) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) 29-J.Forsett up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 3:54) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 1:01) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 8–6. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 44-K.Juszczyk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the ARI 7 (Q4 4:26) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-N.Boyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 2-D.Butler punts 55 yards to BAL 16, Center-82-M.Leach. 10-J.Ross to BAL 24 for 8 yards (28-J.Bethel). FUMBLES (28-J.Bethel), RECOVERED by ARI-28-J.Bethel at BAL 25. 28-J.Bethel to BAL 25 for n [WPA +19.3% · EPA +4.88]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith to ARI 23 for 16 yards (20-D.Bucannon). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.68]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 4:45) — (4:45) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd pushed ob at BAL 26 for 33 yards (33-W.Hill). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.09]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald. PENALTY on BAL-21-L.Webb, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at BAL 14 - No Play. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.04]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown to BAL 9 for 35 yards (33-W.Hill). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.03]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 2-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 27-A.Jackson, Center-82-M.Leach, RECOVERED by BAL-43-R.Mostert at ARI 5. 43-R.Mostert to ARI 1 for 4 yards (26-R.Johnson). Penalty on ARI-82-M.Leach, Offensive Hol [WPA -1.4% · EPA -5.45]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 2-D.Butler punts 55 yards to BAL 16, Center-82-M.Leach. 10-J.Ross to BAL 24 for 8 yards (28-J.Bethel). FUMBLES (28-J.Bethel), RECOVERED by ARI-28-J.Bethel at BAL 25. 28-J.Bethel to BAL 25 for n [WPA +19.3% · EPA +4.88]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) 23-C.Johnson up the middle to BAL 8 for 62 yards (33-W.Hill). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.77]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Jefferson at ARI 0. Touchback. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -3.23]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 5:30 · ARI 26 · Score 3-0
    (5:30) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  2. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:11 · BAL 26 · Score 3-6
    (4:11) 23-C.Johnson right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 3:59 · BAL 15 · Score 3-7
    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  4. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 4:00 · ARI 14 · Score 9-7
    (4:00) 29-J.Forsett up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 3:54 · ARI 15 · Score 10-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 1:05 · BAL 3 · Score 10-13
    (1:05) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 1:01 · BAL 15 · Score 10-14
    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 9:51 · BAL 3 · Score 10-17
    (9:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  9. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 2:31 · BAL 3 · Score 10-20
    (2:31) 7-C.Catanzaro 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
  10. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · BAL 4 · Score 10-26
    (8:13) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-JO.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:31 · ARI 1 · Score 16-26
    (4:31) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 44-K.Juszczyk for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 4:26 · ARI 7 · Score 18-26
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-N.Boyle is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals on 2015-10-26?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-18 in Week 7, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 8, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Baltimore Ravens 18, Arizona Cardinals 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Johnson (Q1 4:11) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Forsett (Q2 4:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 1:05) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q4 8:13) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Juszczyk (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 4:31) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 5:30, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 9:51, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 2:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals?

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 56.5% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.33 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 58.8% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +11.80 total passing EPA.

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

C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 12-JO.Brown to BAL 9 for 35 yards (33-W.Hill)..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

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