Rams 30–23 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 52.5% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.66 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (LA), 62.2% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +13.56 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

M. Stafford (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.82 EPA): (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: LA
Final score: LA 30–23 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matthew Stafford
Top passer: Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Biggest EPA play: (3:59) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 50-E.J…
Game date: 2021-12-13

Game summary

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 30–23 on 2021-12-13. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +13.56 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	0	13	14	3	0	30
Arizona Cardinals	3	10	0	10	0	23

Scoring Map

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

LALA

ARI 2

+3ARI 37

LA 1

+1LA 15

ARI 52

ARI 4

LA 8

+1LA 15

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 11:03FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LA 35
Score
0-3
(11:03) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
LALA
Q2 12:56TD
Odell Beckham Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
6-3
(12:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 3-O.Beckham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q2 12:53XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
7-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q2 7:28FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 37
Score
10-3
(7:28) 8-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:22TD
James Conner
Points+6
Yard line
LA 1
Score
10-9
(3:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:18XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
10-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
LALA
Q2 0:38FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 17
Score
13-10
(:38) 8-M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:01FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LA 35
Score
13-13
(:01) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
LALA
Q3 13:44TD
Van Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 52
Score
19-13
(13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q3 13:36XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
20-13
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q3 9:50TD
Cooper Kupp
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 4
Score
26-13
(9:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q3 9:45XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
27-13
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 13:45TD
James Conner
Points+6
Yard line
LA 8
Score
27-19
(13:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 6-J.Conner. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 13:38XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
27-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
LALA
Q4 7:24FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
30-20
(7:24) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:41FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LA 31
Score
30-23
(:41) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matthew Stafford · LA · Passing · +13.56 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2Cooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +9.75 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
3Odell Beckham Jr. · LA · Receiving · +7.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
4James Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
5Art Green · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
6Van Jefferson · LA · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
7Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
8Kendall Blanton · LA · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 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

Matthew Stafford — LA · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+13.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+4.82 EPA): (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.19 EPA): Kenneth Murray, Jr. — (3:59) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Jones (99-A.Donald) at LA 1. 50-E.Jones to LA 32 for 31 yards (61-R.Hudson).

Quarterback report card

Kenneth Murray, Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 61 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.66 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (LA) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +8.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +13.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.144	-0.021
Offensive success rate	44.6%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.367	-0.044
Rush EPA/play	-0.131	-0.202
Defensive EPA/play	+0.021	-0.144
Defensive success rate	57.3%	55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -1.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
LA: 10 drives, +10.66 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

LA — Odell Beckham Jr. (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 12:56)
Arizona Cardinals — James Conner (Q2 3:22)
LA — Van Jefferson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 13:44)
LA — Cooper Kupp (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 9:50)
Arizona Cardinals — James Conner (Q4 13:45)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q1 11:03)
LA — Matt Gay (Q2 7:28)
LA — Matt Gay (Q2 0:38)
Arizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q2 0:01)
LA — Matt Gay (Q4 7:24)
Arizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q4 0:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

The second quarter: LA won the period 13–10. LA found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 3-O.Beckham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 12:53) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 37 (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) 8-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 3:18) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) 8-M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

The third quarter: LA won the period 14–0. LA found the end zone from the ARI 52 (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 13:36) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 9:45) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 6-J.Conner. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 13:38) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

LA (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +4.82]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Jones (99-A.Donald) at LA 1. 50-E.Jones to LA 32 for 31 yards (61-R.Hudson). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -7.19]
LA (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 3-O.Beckham pushed ob at ARI 24 for 40 yards (3-B.Baker). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.16]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.25]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left end ran ob at LA 35 for 16 yards (54-L.Floyd). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +1.57]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Jones (99-A.Donald) at LA 1. 50-E.Jones to LA 32 for 31 yards (61-R.Hudson). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -7.19]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 13:14) — (13:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 54-L.Floyd at ARI 30. 54-L.Floyd ran ob at ARI 19 for 11 yards. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.98]
LA (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +4.82]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle to LA 37 for no gain (40-V.Miller). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -3.85]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 11:03 · LA 35 · Score 0-3
(11:03) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 12:56 · ARI 2 · Score 6-3
(12:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 3-O.Beckham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q2 12:53 · ARI 15 · Score 7-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 7:28 · ARI 37 · Score 10-3
(7:28) 8-M.Gay 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 3:22 · LA 1 · Score 10-9
(3:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · LA 15 · Score 10-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:38 · ARI 17 · Score 13-10
(:38) 8-M.Gay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · LA 35 · Score 13-13
(:01) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
LA TD (+6) — Q3 13:44 · ARI 52 · Score 19-13
(13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q3 13:36 · ARI 15 · Score 20-13
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA TD (+6) — Q3 9:50 · ARI 4 · Score 26-13
(9:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q3 9:45 · ARI 15 · Score 27-13
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 13:45 · LA 8 · Score 27-19
(13:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 6-J.Conner. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 13:38 · LA 15 · Score 27-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
LA FG (+3) — Q4 7:24 · ARI 15 · Score 30-20
(7:24) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:41 · LA 31 · Score 30-23
(:41) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Matthew Stafford (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matthew Stafford (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2021-12-13?

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-23 in Week 14, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: LA 13, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: LA 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Final: LA 30, Arizona Cardinals 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

LA touchdown — O. Beckham (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 12:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q2 3:22) LA touchdown — V. Jefferson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 13:44) LA touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 9:50) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 13:45) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q1 11:03, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q2 7:28, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q2 0:38, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q4 7:24, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Arizona Cardinals?

Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 52.5% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.66 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (LA), 62.2% completion, +8.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +13.56 total passing EPA.

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

Matthew Stafford (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.82 EPA): (13:44) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was LA vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. LA won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L

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