Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 23–21 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:30) 29-L.Blount up the middle to NE 33 for no gain (92-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (92-F.Rucker)…
- Game date
- 2016-09-11
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–21 on 2016-09-11. Jimmy Garoppolo posted a game-high +14.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 10 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(7:42) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:05) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(10:08) (Shotgun) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:33) (No Huddle) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-21-M.Butler, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(12:40) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(9:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. PENALTY on NE-91-J.Collins, Leaping, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:48) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:42TD CHC. HoganPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 37
- Score
- 6-0
(7:42) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:34XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:05FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 29
- Score
- 10-0
(1:05) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:10TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 10-6
(4:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:06XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:08TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 8
- Score
- 16-7
(10:08) (Shotgun) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:00XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:33TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 17-13
(4:33) (No Huddle) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-21-M.Butler, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:29XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 17-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:40FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 35
- Score
- 20-14
(12:40) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:51TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 20-20
(9:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:46XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 20-21
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. PENALTY on NE-91-J.Collins, Leaping, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:48FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 14
- Score
- 23-21
(3:48) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jimmy Garoppolo · New England Patriots · Passing · +14.53 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 2C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +7.57 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 6M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 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
Jimmy Garoppolo — NE · Passing
Jimmy Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+14.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Jimmy Garoppolo's top snap (+3.62 EPA): (7:42) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.09 EPA): L. Blount — (6:30) 29-L.Blount up the middle to NE 33 for no gain (92-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (92-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at NE 33. 93-C.Campbell to NE 33 for no gain (62-J.Thuney).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.57 total EPA
- Jimmy Garoppolo (New England Patriots) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +14.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.363 | +0.180 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.256 | +0.110 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.016 | -0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +1.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +8.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Hogan (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the ARI 37 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 7:34) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 4:06) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 10:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) (No Huddle) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-21-M.Butler, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 4:29) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 9:46); New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 7-C.Catanzaro 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- New England Patriots (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 80-D.Amendola to ARI 48 for 32 yards (27-T.Branch) [55-C.Jones].
- New England Patriots (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) 29-L.Blount up the middle to NE 33 for no gain (92-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (92-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at NE 33. 93-C.Campbell to NE 33 for no gain (62-J.Thuney).
- New England Patriots (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) 29-L.Blount left tackle to ARI 22 for 13 yards (22-T.Jefferson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd pushed ob at NE 1 for 11 yards (21-M.Butler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) 29-L.Blount up the middle to NE 33 for no gain (92-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (92-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Campbell at NE 33. 93-C.Campbell to NE 33 for no gain (62-J.Thuney).
- New England Patriots (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 80-D.Amendola to ARI 48 for 32 yards (27-T.Branch) [55-C.Jones].
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo sacked at NE 36 for -5 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden), RECOVERED by ARI-55-C.Jones at NE 39. 55-C.Jones to NE 39 for no gain (10-J.Garoppolo). PENALTY on A
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 7:42 · ARI 37 · Score 6-0
(7:42) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 7:34 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:05 · ARI 29 · Score 10-0
(1:05) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 4:10 · NE 3 · Score 10-6
(4:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 4:06 · NE 15 · Score 10-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 10:08 · ARI 8 · Score 16-7
(10:08) (Shotgun) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:00 · ARI 15 · Score 17-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 4:33 · NE 1 · Score 17-13
(4:33) (No Huddle) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-21-M.Butler, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 4:29 · NE 15 · Score 17-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 12:40 · ARI 35 · Score 20-14
(12:40) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:51 · NE 1 · Score 20-20
(9:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:46 · NE 15 · Score 20-21
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. PENALTY on NE-91-J.Collins, Leaping, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 3:48 · ARI 14 · Score 23-21
(3:48) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals on 2016-09-11?
The New England Patriots beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-21 in Week 1, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New England Patriots 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: New England Patriots 6, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: New England Patriots 23, Arizona Cardinals 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Hogan (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 7:42) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 4:10) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q3 10:08) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q3 4:33) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 9:51) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 1:05, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 12:40, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 3:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 57.1% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.57 total passing EPA. Jimmy Garoppolo (New England Patriots), 60.0% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +14.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jimmy Garoppolo (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.62 EPA): (7:42) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New England Patriots won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Now 1-0 W
Arizona Cardinals
Now 0-1 L
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