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NFL · Week 3 · September 25, 2022 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Rams defeat Cardinals 20–12 in Week 3

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 20–12 Week 3 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 20 2–1 Winner
Final 20–12
Arizona Cardinals 12 1–2
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
20–12
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 13–9 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
September 25, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 18/27 · 243 YDS +10.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Ben Skowronek
    Ben Skowronek 4 REC · 66 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Cooper Kupp
    Cooper Kupp 4 REC · 44 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Montaric Brown
    Montaric Brown 14 REC · 140 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Greg Dortch
    Greg Dortch 9 REC · 80 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • James Conner
    James Conner 14 CAR · 39 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 20–12 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
LA 13–9 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Biggest EPA play
(6:46) (Shotgun) 3-C.Akers up the middle to ARI 1 for no gain (3-B.Baker). FUMBLES (3-B.Ba…
Game date
2022-09-25

Game summary

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 20–12 on 2022-09-25. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +10.95 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA10370020
Arizona Cardinals0936012

Scoring Map

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

LALA
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 9:49FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 4
    Score
    3-0

    (9:49) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  2. LALA
    Q1 4:06TD
    Cooper Kupp

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 20
    Score
    9-0

    (4:06) 10-C.Kupp left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q1 4:00XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    10-0

    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  4. LALA
    Q2 13:28FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 22
    Score
    13-0

    (13:28) 8-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  5. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 1:54FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 5
    Score
    13-3

    (1:54) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 0:07FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 25
    Score
    13-6

    (:07) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 0:02FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 35
    Score
    13-6

    5-M.Prater kicks 73 yards from ARI 35 to LA -8. 19-B.Powell to LA 45 for 53 yards (21-T.Mullen). PENALTY on LA-56-C.Rozeboom, Offensive Holding, 0 yards, enforced at LA 23.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 5:15FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 31
    Score
    13-9

    (5:15) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.

  9. LALA
    Q3 1:07TD
    Cam Akers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 14
    Score
    19-9

    (1:07) 3-C.Akers left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q3 1:00XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    20-9

    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  11. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 1:10FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    20-12

    (1:10) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.

  12. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 1:07FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 35
    Score
    20-12

    5-M.Prater kicks onside 12 yards from ARI 35 to ARI 47. 89-T.Higbee (didn't try to advance) to ARI 47 for no gain.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · LA · Passing · +10.95 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2Montaric BrownMontaric Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  3. 3Ben SkowronekBen Skowronek · LA · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  4. 4Cooper KuppCooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyler HigbeeTyler Higbee · LA · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  6. 6Brandon PowellBrandon Powell · LA · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  7. 7Greg DortchGreg Dortch · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8Cooper KuppCooper Kupp · LA · Rushing · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Matthew Stafford

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matthew Stafford — LA · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+10.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+2.29 EPA): (4:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 10-C.Kupp to LA 35 for 11 yards (34-J.Thompson).

Biggest single play (-5.96 EPA): Cam Akers — (6:46) (Shotgun) 3-C.Akers up the middle to ARI 1 for no gain (3-B.Baker). FUMBLES (3-B.Baker), RECOVERED by ARI-34-J.Thompson at ARI 3.

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.Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 63 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · -5.5% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -6.95 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (LA) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +10.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play+0.066-0.077
Offensive success rate45.3%37.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.406-0.110
Rush EPA/play-0.169+0.105
Defensive EPA/play+0.077-0.066
Defensive success rate62.6%54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, -7.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • LA: 10 drives, +4.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cooper KuppLA — Cooper Kupp (Q1 4:06)
  • Cam AkersLA — Cam Akers (Q3 1:07)

Field goals

  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q1 9:49)
  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q2 13:28)
  • Matt PraterArizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q2 1:54)
  • Matt PraterArizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q2 0:07)
  • Matt PraterArizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q2 0:02)
  • Matt PraterArizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q3 5:15)
  • Matt PraterArizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q4 1:10)
  • Matt PraterArizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q4 1:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 4 (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 20 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) 10-C.Kupp left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 4:00) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 9–3. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) 8-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q2 0:02).

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q3 1:07) — (1:07) 3-C.Akers left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 1:00) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q4 1:07) — 5-M.Prater kicks onside 12 yards from ARI 35 to ARI 47. 89-T.Higbee (didn't try to advance) to ARI 47 for no gain..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) 14-A.Lee punts 3 yards to ARI 36, Center-46-A.Brewer. 43-J.Gervase to ARI 35 for 1 yard (46-A.Brewer, 89-S.Anderson). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.12]
  • LA (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 10-C.Kupp to LA 35 for 11 yards (34-J.Thompson). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.29]
  • LA (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 10-C.Kupp to ARI 45 for 14 yards (3-B.Baker). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +1.69]
  • LA (Q3 1:07) — (1:07) 3-C.Akers left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.01]
  • LA (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee to ARI 39 for 26 yards (34-J.Thompson). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.83]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 3-C.Akers up the middle to ARI 1 for no gain (3-B.Baker). FUMBLES (3-B.Baker), RECOVERED by ARI-34-J.Thompson at ARI 3. [WPA -3.0% · EPA -5.96]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short left to 2-M.Brown (6-D.Kendrick). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -3.52]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 2-M.Brown to LA 45 for 14 yards (6-D.Kendrick). [WPA +3.4% · EPA +3.19]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) 14-A.Lee punts 3 yards to ARI 36, Center-46-A.Brewer. 43-J.Gervase to ARI 35 for 1 yard (46-A.Brewer, 89-S.Anderson). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.12]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 9:49 · ARI 4 · Score 3-0
    (9:49) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q1 4:06 · ARI 20 · Score 9-0
    (4:06) 10-C.Kupp left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q1 4:00 · ARI 15 · Score 10-0
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  4. LA FG (+3) — Q2 13:28 · ARI 22 · Score 13-0
    (13:28) 8-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  5. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 1:54 · LA 5 · Score 13-3
    (1:54) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  6. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · LA 25 · Score 13-6
    (:07) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  7. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · ARI 35 · Score 13-6
    5-M.Prater kicks 73 yards from ARI 35 to LA -8. 19-B.Powell to LA 45 for 53 yards (21-T.Mullen). PENALTY on LA-56-C.Rozeboom, Offensive Holding, 0 yards, enforced at LA 23.
  8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 5:15 · LA 31 · Score 13-9
    (5:15) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q3 1:07 · ARI 14 · Score 19-9
    (1:07) 3-C.Akers left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA XP (+1) — Q3 1:00 · ARI 15 · Score 20-9
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  11. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:10 · LA 13 · Score 20-12
    (1:10) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  12. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:07 · ARI 35 · Score 20-12
    5-M.Prater kicks onside 12 yards from ARI 35 to ARI 47. 89-T.Higbee (didn't try to advance) to ARI 47 for no gain.

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.
  • Matthew Stafford (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Kenneth Murray, Jr. (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Matthew Stafford (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Arizona Cardinals on 2022-09-25?

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-12 in Week 3, 2022.

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

Q1: LA 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 9; Q3: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: LA 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: LA 20, Arizona Cardinals 12.

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

LA touchdown — C. Kupp (Q1 4:06) LA touchdown — C. Akers (Q3 1:07) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q1 9:49, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q2 13:28, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 1:54, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q3 5:15, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:10, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:07, 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), 58.7% completion, -5.5% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -6.95 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (LA), 66.7% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +10.95 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 +10.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+2.29 EPA): (4:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 10-C.Kupp to LA 35 for 11 yards (34-J.Thompson)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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