Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 34–7 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–21 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Carson Wentz
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:29) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2017-10-08
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Arizona Cardinals 34–7 on 2017-10-08. Carson Wentz posted a game-high +17.99 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 21 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Carson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +17.99 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 2

Nelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play - 3

Tyron Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 4
A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 5
J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play - 6
L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 7
T. Burton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 8

Cornelius Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 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
Carson Wentz — PHI · Passing
Carson Wentz posted the highest total EPA (+17.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
Carson Wentz's top snap (+7.20 EPA): (6:29) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.16 total EPA
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +17.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.193 | +0.177 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.2% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.090 | +0.500 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.248 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.177 | +0.193 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 68.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.19 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -15.46 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +14.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Philadelphia Eagles — T. Burton (Carson Wentz pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Zach Ertz (Carson Wentz pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Tyron Smith (Carson Wentz pass) 
Arizona Cardinals — Ji'Ayir Brown (C. Palmer pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Nelson Agholor (Carson Wentz pass)
Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott 
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 8:19) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q1 3:57) — (3:57) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 3:52) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 59 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 0:43) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 12-J.Brown for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 11:42) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-70-E.Boehm, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 4-J.Elliott 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 72 (Q3 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 6:16) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz to ARI 33 for 12 yards (27-T.Branch).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:04) — (12:04) 11-C.Wentz sacked at ARI 45 for -7 yards (55-C.Jones).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 2-A.Lee punts 56 yards to PHI 9, Center-46-A.Brewer. 38-K.Barner to ARI 15 for 76 yards (10-B.Golden). ARI-46-A.Brewer was injured during the play. He is Out.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 17-A.Jeffery to ARI 18 for 16 yards (36-B.Baker).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at ARI -4. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the pass interception ruling, and the play was Upheld. Th
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 2-A.Lee punts 56 yards to PHI 9, Center-46-A.Brewer. 38-K.Barner to ARI 15 for 76 yards (10-B.Golden). ARI-46-A.Brewer was injured during the play. He is Out.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 8:25 · ARI 15 · Score 0-6
(8:25) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 8:19 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 3:57 · ARI 11 · Score 0-13
(3:57) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Martin].
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 3:52 · ARI 15 · Score 0-14
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 0:54 · ARI 59 · Score 0-20
(:54) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 0:43 · ARI 15 · Score 0-21
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 11:47 · PHI 13 · Score 6-21
(11:47) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 12-J.Brown for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 11:42 · PHI 15 · Score 7-21
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-70-E.Boehm, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 9:22 · ARI 18 · Score 7-24
(9:22) 4-J.Elliott 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 6:29 · ARI 72 · Score 7-30
(6:29) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 6:16 · ARI 15 · Score 7-31
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:05 · ARI 10 · Score 7-34
(2:05) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Carson Wentz (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2017-10-08?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-7 in Week 5, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Philadelphia Eagles 21; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Eagles 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Burton (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 8:25) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Z. Ertz (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 3:57) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Smith (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 0:54) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Brown (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 11:47) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Agholor (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 6:29) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 9:22, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 2:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 60.9% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.16 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 58.3% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +17.99 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+7.20 EPA): (6:29) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W