Lions 17–3 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2018

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 17–3 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Detroit Lions 3–0 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: L. Toilolo
Top passer: J. Rosen
Biggest EPA play: (3:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 16-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-…
Game date: 2018-12-09

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 17–3 on 2018-12-09. L. Toilolo posted a game-high +3.13 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Detroit Lions	3	7	7	0	0	17
Arizona Cardinals	0	0	3	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3ARI 29

DET 44

+1ARI 15

+3DET 4

ARI 1

+1ARI 15

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:40FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 29
Score
3-0
(9:40) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:16TD
Darius Slay Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
DET 44
Score
9-0
(3:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 16-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay [95-R.Okwara] at DET 33. 23-D.Slay for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:03XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
10-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:18FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
DET 4
Score
10-3
(8:18) 5-Z.Gonzalez 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:09TD
ZZZ. Zenner
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
16-3
(4:09) 34-Z.Zenner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:05XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
17-3
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).

1L. Toilolo · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
2Jack Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
3J. Tolliver · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
4T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
5T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
6Z. Zenner · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
7Truman Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · -0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.32 EPA/play
8J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.56 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

L. Toilolo — DET · Receiving

L. Toilolo posted the highest total EPA (+3.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.57 EPA per play.

L. Toilolo's top snap (+2.38 EPA): (10:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-L.Toilolo to DET 29 for 16 yards (41-A.Bethea).

Biggest single play (-8.40 EPA): J. Rosen — (3:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 16-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay [95-R.Okwara] at DET 33. 23-D.Slay for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Rosen led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -3.0% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -13.92 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -7.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.114	-0.311
Offensive success rate	36.5%	33.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.249	-0.284
Rush EPA/play	-0.087	-0.428
Defensive EPA/play	+0.311	+0.114
Defensive success rate	66.3%	63.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.31), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.31 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -25.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -8.40 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Darius Slay Jr. (Q3 3:16)
Detroit Lions — Z. Zenner (Q4 4:09)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 9:40)
Arizona Cardinals — Zane Gonzalez (Q4 8:18)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 44 (Q3 3:16); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 3:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DET 4 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 5-Z.Gonzalez 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 34-Z.Zenner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 4:05) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 16-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay [95-R.Okwara] at DET 33. 23-D.Slay for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.6% · EPA -8.40]
Detroit Lions (Q1 12:15) — (12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 29-L.Blount to ARI 32 for 2 yards (36-B.Baker). FUMBLES (36-B.Baker), RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at ARI 32. 36-B.Baker to ARI 30 for -2 y [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.54]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short middle to 16-T.Sherfield to DET 45 for 19 yards (38-M.Ford). PENALTY on DET-55-E.Lee, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DET 45. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.30]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) 5-Z.Gonzalez 54 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.48]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right to 14-J.Nelson to ARI 36 for 10 yards (23-D.Slay) [91-A.Robinson]. DET-23-D.Slay was injured during the play. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 16-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay [95-R.Okwara] at DET 33. 23-D.Slay for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.6% · EPA -8.40]
Detroit Lions (Q1 12:15) — (12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 29-L.Blount to ARI 32 for 2 yards (36-B.Baker). FUMBLES (36-B.Baker), RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at ARI 32. 36-B.Baker to ARI 30 for -2 y [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.54]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) 5-Z.Gonzalez 54 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.48]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short middle to 16-T.Sherfield to DET 45 for 19 yards (38-M.Ford). PENALTY on DET-55-E.Lee, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at DET 45. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.30]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 9:40 · ARI 29 · Score 3-0
(9:40) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:16 · DET 44 · Score 9-0
(3:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 16-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay [95-R.Okwara] at DET 33. 23-D.Slay for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 3:03 · ARI 15 · Score 10-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 8:18 · DET 4 · Score 10-3
(8:18) 5-Z.Gonzalez 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:09 · ARI 1 · Score 16-3
(4:09) 34-Z.Zenner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:05 · ARI 15 · Score 17-3
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.

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
L. Toilolo (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals on 2018-12-09?

The Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-3 in Week 14, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Detroit Lions 17, Arizona Cardinals 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?

Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Slay (Q3 3:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — Z. Zenner (Q4 4:09) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 9:40, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 8:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?

J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 53.1% completion, -3.0% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -13.92 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.7% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -7.21 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals?

L. Toilolo (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.13 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.38 EPA): (10:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-L.Toilolo to DET 29 for 16 yards (41-A.Bethea)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L

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