Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 33–18 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyrod Taylor
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Butler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, touched at BUF 40, R…
- Game date
- 2016-09-25
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Arizona Cardinals 33–18 on 2016-09-25. Tyrod Taylor posted a game-high +2.26 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
 Buffalo Bills | 10 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(3:32) 2-D.Carpenter 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(10:32) 25-L.McCoy left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(1:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to BUF 1 for 3 yards (23-A.Williams). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(10:39) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Butler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, touched at BUF 40, RECOVERED by BUF-23-A.Williams at BUF 47. 23-A.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fumble touched by C.Catanzaro before A.Williams recovery.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(10:41) 7-C.Catanzaro 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. 2nd longest FG in Cardinals history (61 yds, Jay Feely, vs. Buf., 10/14/12)
(4:52) 2-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(3:08) 25-L.McCoy right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-C.Peters).
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 3:32FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 0-3
(3:32) 2-D.Carpenter 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:59TD LML. McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 24
- Score
- 0-9
(:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:55XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-10
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:32TD LML. McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 0-16
(10:32) 25-L.McCoy left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:25XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-17
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:09TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 6-17
(1:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to BUF 1 for 3 yards (23-A.Williams). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:05XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:39TD Tyrod TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 20
- Score
- 7-23
(10:39) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:40TD Avery WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 7-29
(2:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Butler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, touched at BUF 40, RECOVERED by BUF-23-A.Williams at BUF 47. 23-A.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fumble touched by C.Catanzaro before A.Williams recovery.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:25XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-30
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:19TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 22
- Score
- 13-30
(:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:41FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 42
- Score
- 16-30
(10:41) 7-C.Catanzaro 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. 2nd longest FG in Cardinals history (61 yds, Jay Feely, vs. Buf., 10/14/12)
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:52FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 27
- Score
- 16-33
(4:52) 2-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:08Safety LML. McCoyPoints+2
- Yard line
- ARI 99
- Score
- 18-33
(3:08) 25-L.McCoy right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-C.Peters).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2D. Fells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3M. Gillislee · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4N. O'Leary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 5L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6
Robert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play - 7L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.03 total EPA · 12 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
- 8W. Powell · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · -0.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.02 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
Tyrod Taylor — BUF · Rushing
Tyrod Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+2.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
Tyrod Taylor's top snap (+3.20 EPA): (7:20) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end pushed ob at ARI 29 for 49 yards (41-M.Cooper).
Biggest single play (-9.85 EPA): Darien Butler — (2:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Butler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, touched at BUF 40, RECOVERED by BUF-23-A.Williams at BUF 47. 23-A.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fumble touched by C.Catanzaro
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) · 60 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -12.29 total EPA
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.234 | -0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.9% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.205 | -0.265 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.484 | +0.123 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.097 | +0.234 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 63.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.23 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -24.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -8.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — L. McCoy
- Buffalo Bills — L. McCoy
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Buffalo Bills — Tyrod Taylor
- Buffalo Bills — Avery Williams
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ARI 1 (Q1 3:32) — (3:32) 2-D.Carpenter 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 24 (Q1 0:59) — (:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 0:55) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) 25-L.McCoy left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 10:25) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 1:09); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 1:05) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–6. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ARI 20 (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q3 2:40); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 2:25) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the BUF 22 (Q3 0:19) — (:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 5–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the BUF 42 (Q4 10:41); Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 2-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the ARI 99 (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) 25-L.McCoy right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-C.Peters)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass incomplete deep left to 88-M.Goodwin [91-E.Stinson]. Overthrown, receiver in rear corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2.39 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end pushed ob at ARI 29 for 49 yards (41-M.Cooper).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:59) — (:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Butler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, touched at BUF 40, RECOVERED by BUF-23-A.Williams at BUF 47. 23-A.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fumble touched by C.Catanzaro
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Butler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, touched at BUF 40, RECOVERED by BUF-23-A.Williams at BUF 47. 23-A.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fumble touched by C.Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at ARI 44. 24-S.Gilmore to ARI 30 for 14 yards (78-E.Watford). Receiver underthrown.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 15-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at BUF -1. 24-S.Gilmore pushed ob at BUF 33 for 34 yards (78-E.Watford). Receiver underthrown, near sidel
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:04) — 6-C.Schmidt kicks 45 yards from BUF 20 to ARI 35. 12-Jo.Brown pushed ob at BUF 14 for 51 yards (36-J.Meeks).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 3:32 · ARI 1 · Score 0-3
(3:32) 2-D.Carpenter 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 0:59 · ARI 24 · Score 0-9
(:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 0:55 · ARI 15 · Score 0-10
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:32 · ARI 5 · Score 0-16
(10:32) 25-L.McCoy left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · ARI 15 · Score 0-17
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 1:09 · BUF 4 · Score 6-17
(1:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to BUF 1 for 3 yards (23-A.Williams). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 4 - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · BUF 15 · Score 7-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 10:39 · ARI 20 · Score 7-23
(10:39) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 2:40 · BUF 12 · Score 7-29
(2:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Butler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, touched at BUF 40, RECOVERED by BUF-23-A.Williams at BUF 47. 23-A.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fumble touched by C.Catanzaro - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 2:25 · ARI 15 · Score 7-30
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 0:19 · BUF 22 · Score 13-30
(:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 10:41 · BUF 42 · Score 16-30
(10:41) 7-C.Catanzaro 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Canaday, Holder-2-D.Butler. 2nd longest FG in Cardinals history (61 yds, Jay Feely, vs. Buf., 10/14/12) - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 4:52 · ARI 27 · Score 16-33
(4:52) 2-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 3:08 · ARI 99 · Score 18-33
(3:08) 25-L.McCoy right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (98-C.Peters).
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills on 2016-09-25?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Arizona Cardinals 33-18 in Week 3, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Buffalo Bills 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 6, Buffalo Bills 13; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 5, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 18, Buffalo Bills 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McCoy (Q1 0:59) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McCoy (Q2 10:32) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 1:09) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Taylor (Q3 10:39) Buffalo Bills touchdown — A. Williams (Q3 2:40) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q3 0:19) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 3:32, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 10:41, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 4:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 43.3% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -12.29 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 43.8% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills?
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.26 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.20 EPA): (7:20) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end pushed ob at ARI 29 for 49 yards (41-M.Cooper)..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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