Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 33–26 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 20–26 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jalen Hurts
- Top passer
- Jalen Hurts
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:43) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 22-M.E…
- Game date
- 2020-12-20
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 33–26 on 2020-12-20. Jalen Hurts posted a game-high +14.63 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 16 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
(9:40) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep right. PENALTY on PHI-2-J.Hurts, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(5:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:23) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 29-C.Edmonds for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(14:09) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 80-Q.Watkins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
(11:42) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(6:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Holding, declined.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
(2:20) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass incomplete short left to 84-G.Ward (33-B.Murphy). The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:40Safety Jalen HurtsPoints+2
- Yard line
- ARI 90
- Score
- 0-2
(9:40) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep right. PENALTY on PHI-2-J.Hurts, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:51TD Kenneth Murray, Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PHI 8
- Score
- 0-8
(5:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:46XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 0-9
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 2:23TD Chris EdmondsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 6
- Score
- 0-15
(2:23) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 29-C.Edmonds for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 2:18XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 0-16
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:09TD Quez WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 32
- Score
- 6-16
(14:09) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 80-Q.Watkins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:01XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-16
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:42FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 22
- Score
- 7-19
(11:42) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 13-19
(6:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Holding, declined.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:20XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-19
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:20TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 14
- Score
- 14-25
(2:20) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:13XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 14-26
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 20-26
(1:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass incomplete short left to 84-G.Ward (33-B.Murphy). The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 1:01TD Jalen HurtsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 26-26
(1:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:24TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 20
- Score
- 26-32
(7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:17XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 26-33
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +14.63 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2Dustin Hopkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.06 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 3Greg Ward · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 5Quez Watkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 6D. Arnold · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 7A. Lee · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +4.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.01 EPA/play
- 8
Ezekiel Turner · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.01 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
Jalen Hurts — PHI · Passing
Jalen Hurts posted the highest total EPA (+14.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 58 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
Jalen Hurts's top snap (+4.78 EPA): (14:09) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 80-Q.Watkins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.89 EPA): Kenneth Murray, Jr. — (5:43) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Epps at PHI 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
Jalen Hurts led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 58 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -4.8% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +14.63 total EPA
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 40 dropbacks · 67.5% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.0% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.252 | +0.117 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.326 | -0.192 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.002 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 65.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.04, Arizona Cardinals +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.04 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.00 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +0.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -4.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals — Chris Edmonds (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Quez Watkins (Jalen Hurts pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Greg Ward (Jalen Hurts pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Greg Ward (Jalen Hurts pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jalen Hurts
- Arizona Cardinals — Dustin Hopkins (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Nugent
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 16–0. Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the ARI 90 (Q1 9:40); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 5:46) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 29-C.Edmonds for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 2:18) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 20–10. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 32 (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 80-Q.Watkins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 14:01) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the PHI 22 (Q2 11:42) — (11:42) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Holding, declined.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 6:20) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q2 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 2:13) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 1:23).
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PHI 20 (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 7:17) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass deep left to 17-A.Jeffery pushed ob at ARI 24 for 39 yards (31-C.Banjo).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to PHI 40 for 44 yards (22-M.Epps).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep middle to 88-D.Goedert (31-C.Banjo).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to PHI 5 for 4 yards (38-M.Jacquet). FUMBLES (38-M.Jacquet), RECOVERED by PHI-49-A.Singleton at PHI 8.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Epps at PHI 0. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 8:45) — (8:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray sacked at ARI 19 for -11 yards (38-M.Jacquet). FUMBLES (38-M.Jacquet) [38-M.Jacquet], RECOVERED by PHI-31-N.Robey at ARI 21. Fumble Forced by PHI-31-N.Robey.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins to PHI 5 for 4 yards (38-M.Jacquet). FUMBLES (38-M.Jacquet), RECOVERED by PHI-49-A.Singleton at PHI 8.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 80-Q.Watkins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q1 9:40 · ARI 90 · Score 0-2
(9:40) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep right. PENALTY on PHI-2-J.Hurts, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 5:51 · PHI 8 · Score 0-8
(5:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 5:46 · PHI 15 · Score 0-9
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 2:23 · PHI 6 · Score 0-15
(2:23) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 29-C.Edmonds for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 2:18 · PHI 15 · Score 0-16
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 14:09 · ARI 32 · Score 6-16
(14:09) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 80-Q.Watkins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 14:01 · ARI 15 · Score 7-16
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 11:42 · PHI 22 · Score 7-19
(11:42) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 6:25 · ARI 4 · Score 13-19
(6:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Holding, declined. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 6:20 · ARI 15 · Score 14-19
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 2:20 · PHI 14 · Score 14-25
(2:20) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 2:13 · PHI 15 · Score 14-26
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 1:23 · ARI 5 · Score 20-26
(1:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass incomplete short left to 84-G.Ward (33-B.Murphy). The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short lef - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 1:01 · ARI 7 · Score 26-26
(1:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:24 · PHI 20 · Score 26-32
(7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 7:17 · PHI 15 · Score 26-33
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jalen Hurts (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals on 2020-12-20?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 33-26 in Week 15, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Arizona Cardinals 16; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 26, Arizona Cardinals 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q1 5:51) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Edmonds (K. Murray pass) (Q1 2:23) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Q. Watkins (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 14:09) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Ward (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 6:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Murray pass) (Q2 2:20) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Ward (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 1:23) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Hurts (Q3 1:01) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Hopkins (K. Murray pass) (Q4 7:24) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 11:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 41.4% completion, -4.8% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +14.63 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 67.5% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 58 snaps. Their top snap (+4.78 EPA): (14:09) (Shotgun) 2-J.Hurts pass short left to 80-Q.Watkins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Arizona Cardinals won 33-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
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