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NFL · Week 12 · November 26, 2023 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Rams defeat Cardinals 37–14 in Week 12

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 37–14 Week 12 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 37 5–6 Winner
Final 37–14
Arizona Cardinals 14 2–10
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
37–14
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 22–8 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
November 26, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 25/34 · 231 YDS · 4 TD +12.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Kristian Williams
    Kristian Williams 17 CAR · 143 YDS +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tutu Atwell
    Tutu Atwell 3 REC · 76 YDS +7.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Blake Gillikin
    Blake Gillikin 1 CAR · 10 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenneth Murray, Jr.
    Kenneth Murray, Jr. 1 CAR · 2 YDS · 1 TD +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Elijah Higgins
    Elijah Higgins 1 REC · 26 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
View Rams vs Cardinals box score View all 2023 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 37–14 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
LA 22–8 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Biggest EPA play
(14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 y…
Game date
2023-11-26

Game summary

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 37–14 on 2023-11-26. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +12.69 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA715313037
Arizona Cardinals8006014

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

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 11:23TD
    Tyler Higbee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 7
    Score
    6-0

    (11:23) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-T.Higbee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 11:18XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    7-0

    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  3. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 4:54TD
    Kenneth Murray, Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-6

    (4:54) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 4:50Safety
    Clayton Tune

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    7-8

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-C.Tune rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  5. LALA
    Q2 10:01TD
    Tyler Higbee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 5
    Score
    13-8

    (10:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Ledbetter].

  6. LALA
    Q2 9:57XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    14-8

    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  7. LALA
    Q2 1:05TD
    Kristian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    20-8

    (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q2 0:59XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    21-8

    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  9. LALA
    Q2 0:59XP
    Ethan Evans

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 35
    Score
    21-8

    42-E.Evans kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.

  10. LALA
    Q3 7:36FG
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 6
    Score
    24-8

    (7:36) 8-L.Havrisik 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  11. LALA
    Q4 12:45TD
    Kristian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 3
    Score
    30-8

    (12:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.Gardeck].

  12. LALA
    Q4 12:41XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    31-8

    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  13. LALA
    Q4 8:27TD
    Royce Freeman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 23
    Score
    37-8

    (8:27) 24-R.Freeman right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 5:17TD
    Greg Dortch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 6
    Score
    37-14

    (5:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 83-G.Dortch for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · LA · Passing · +12.69 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2Kristian WilliamsKristian Williams · LA · Rushing · +7.59 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  3. 3Tutu AtwellTutu Atwell · LA · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
  4. 4Kristian WilliamsKristian Williams · LA · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  5. 5Blake GillikinBlake Gillikin · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.48 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyler HigbeeTyler Higbee · LA · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  7. 7Royce FreemanRoyce Freeman · LA · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  8. 8Dominique RobinsonDominique Robinson · LA · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 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 (+12.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas).

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) · 54 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -10.40 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (LA) · 34 dropbacks · 73.5% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +12.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play+0.214-0.149
Offensive success rate54.4%33.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.373-0.193
Rush EPA/play+0.246+0.155
Defensive EPA/play+0.149-0.214
Defensive success rate66.3%45.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.21 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.15 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -13.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • LA: 10 drives, +16.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyler HigbeeLA — Tyler Higbee (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 11:23)
  • Kenneth Murray, Jr.Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Q1 4:54)
  • Tyler HigbeeLA — Tyler Higbee (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 10:01)
  • Kristian WilliamsLA — Kristian Williams (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 1:05)
  • Kristian WilliamsLA — Kristian Williams (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 12:45)
  • Royce FreemanLA — Royce Freeman (Q4 8:27)
  • Greg DortchArizona Cardinals — Greg Dortch (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q4 5:17)

Field goals

  • Lucas HavrisikLA — Lucas Havrisik (Q3 7:36)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 8–7. LA found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-T.Higbee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 11:18) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the LA 1 (Q1 4:50) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-C.Tune rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The second quarter: LA won the period 15–0. LA found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Ledbetter].; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 9:57) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:59) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; LA added 1 points from the LA 35 (Q2 0:59) — 42-E.Evans kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The third quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) 8-L.Havrisik 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 13–6. LA found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 12:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.Gardeck].; LA added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 12:41) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; LA found the end zone from the ARI 23 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 24-R.Freeman right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 83-G.Dortch for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 14:26) — (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +4.32]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short right to 85-T.McBride (4-J.Fuller). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -2.98]
  • LA (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 8-L.Havrisik 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.57]
  • LA (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 17-P.Nacua INTERCEPTED by 34-J.Thompson at ARI 34. 34-J.Thompson to ARI 48 for 14 yards (89-T.Higbee). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -2.75]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +1.71]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q1 14:26) — (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +4.32]
  • LA (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle to ARI 22 for 56 yards (34-J.Thompson). [WPA +2.1% · EPA +4.02]
  • LA (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 8-L.Havrisik 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.57]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:19) — (14:19) (Punt formation) 12-B.Gillikin right end ran ob at ARI 38 for 10 yards (6-T.Tomlinson). [WPA +2.9% · EPA +3.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 11:23 · ARI 7 · Score 6-0
    (11:23) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-T.Higbee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 11:18 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:54 · LA 2 · Score 7-6
    (4:54) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q1 4:50 · LA 1 · Score 7-8
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-C.Tune rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q2 10:01 · ARI 5 · Score 13-8
    (10:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-T.Higbee for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Ledbetter].
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q2 9:57 · ARI 15 · Score 14-8
    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:05 · ARI 15 · Score 20-8
    (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:59 · ARI 15 · Score 21-8
    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:59 · LA 35 · Score 21-8
    42-E.Evans kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q3 7:36 · ARI 6 · Score 24-8
    (7:36) 8-L.Havrisik 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q4 12:45 · ARI 3 · Score 30-8
    (12:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 23-K.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.Gardeck].
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q4 12:41 · ARI 15 · Score 31-8
    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  13. LA TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · ARI 23 · Score 37-8
    (8:27) 24-R.Freeman right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:17 · LA 6 · Score 37-14
    (5:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 83-G.Dortch for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 2023-11-26?

The LA beat the Arizona Cardinals 37-14 in Week 12, 2023.

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

Q1: LA 7, Arizona Cardinals 8; Q2: LA 15, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: LA 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: LA 13, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: LA 37, Arizona Cardinals 14.

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

LA touchdown — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 11:23) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q1 4:54) LA touchdown — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 10:01) LA touchdown — K. Williams (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 1:05) LA touchdown — K. Williams (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 12:45) LA touchdown — R. Freeman (Q4 8:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — G. Dortch (K. Murray pass) (Q4 5:17) LA field goal — L. Havrisik (Q3 7:36, 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), 50.0% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -10.40 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (LA), 73.5% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.69 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 +12.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to ARI 31 for 42 yards (24-S.Thomas)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L

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