Cardinals 20–13 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?

S. Rattler (New Orleans Saints), 52.9% completion, -5.0% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.72 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 51.2% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.39 total passing EPA.

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

M. Harrison (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (13:41) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison ran ob at NO 14 for 45 yards (4-K.McKinstry)..

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 20–13 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 17–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malik Harrison
Top passer: Spencer Rattler
Biggest EPA play: (11:45) 33-T.Benson right end to NO 30 for 52 yards (96-C.Granderson).
Game date: 2025-09-07

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 20–13 on 2025-09-07. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +5.65 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	3	14	3	0	0	20
New Orleans Saints	0	10	0	3	0	13

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

+3NO 24

NO 1

+1NO 15

NO 4

+1NO 15

+3NO 32

+3ARI 10

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:07FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
NO 24
Score
3-0
(5:07) 38-C.Ryland 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:26TD
Alvin Kamara
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 18
Score
3-6
(14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:20XP
Blake Grupe
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
3-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:10TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
9-7
(10:10) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:05XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
10-7
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:02FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 18
Score
10-10
(5:02) 19-B.Grupe 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:32TD
James Conner
Points+6
Yard line
NO 4
Score
16-10
(:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 6-J.Conner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:28XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
17-10
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:21FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
NO 32
Score
20-10
(9:21) 38-C.Ryland 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:44FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 10
Score
20-13
(2:44) 19-B.Grupe 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Malik Harrison · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
2Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.39 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
3Trey McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
4Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
5Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
6Tip Reiman · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
7Trey Benson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
8Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.29 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

Malik Harrison — ARI · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+5.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (+3.19 EPA): (13:41) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison ran ob at NO 14 for 45 yards (4-K.McKinstry).

Biggest single play (+4.40 EPA): Trey Benson — (11:45) 33-T.Benson right end to NO 30 for 52 yards (96-C.Granderson).

Quarterback report card

Spencer Rattler led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -5.0% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.72 total EPA
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.016	-0.091
Offensive success rate	44.4%	42.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.132	-0.014
Rush EPA/play	-0.053	-0.157
Defensive EPA/play	+0.091	-0.016
Defensive success rate	57.9%	55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: +0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.09 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +1.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -8.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (Q2 14:26)
Arizona Cardinals — Malik Harrison (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q2 10:10)
Arizona Cardinals — James Conner (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q2 0:32)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q1 5:07)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q2 5:02)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q3 9:21)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q4 2:44)

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 NO 24 (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) 38-C.Ryland 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q2 14:26) — (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 14:20) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 10:05) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) 19-B.Grupe 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 6-J.Conner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:28) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NO 32 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) 38-C.Ryland 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 19-B.Grupe 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 85-T.McBride to NO 20 for 25 yards (23-J.Blackmon; 4-K.McKinstry). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +2.79]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison ran ob at NO 14 for 45 yards (4-K.McKinstry). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.19]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short middle to 18-M.Harrison (4-K.McKinstry). PENALTY on NO-4-K.McKinstry, Defensive Pass Interference, 13 yards, enforced at NO 47 - No Play. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.25]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:45) — (11:45) 33-T.Benson right end to NO 30 for 52 yards (96-C.Granderson). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.40]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 2-S.Rattler pass incomplete deep left to 12-C.Olave. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:45) — (11:45) 33-T.Benson right end to NO 30 for 52 yards (96-C.Granderson). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.40]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) 19-B.Grupe 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -3.62]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 38-C.Ryland 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-B.Bresee), Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. [WPA -2.8% · EPA -3.51]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison ran ob at NO 14 for 45 yards (4-K.McKinstry). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 5:07 · NO 24 · Score 3-0
(5:07) 38-C.Ryland 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 14:26 · ARI 18 · Score 3-6
(14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:20 · ARI 15 · Score 3-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 10:10 · NO 1 · Score 9-7
(10:10) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 10:05 · NO 15 · Score 10-7
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 5:02 · ARI 18 · Score 10-10
(5:02) 19-B.Grupe 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · NO 4 · Score 16-10
(:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 6-J.Conner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · NO 15 · Score 17-10
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 9:21 · NO 32 · Score 20-10
(9:21) 38-C.Ryland 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 2:44 · ARI 10 · Score 20-13
(2:44) 19-B.Grupe 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.

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.
Malik Harrison (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Spencer Rattler (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints on 2025-09-07?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 20-13 in Week 1, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 14, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 20, New Orleans Saints 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q2 14:26) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Harrison (K. Murray pass) (Q2 10:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (K. Murray pass) (Q2 0:32) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q1 5:07, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q2 5:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q3 9:21, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q4 2:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?

Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints), 52.9% completion, -5.0% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.72 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 51.2% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.39 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints?

Malik Harrison (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (13:41) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 18-M.Harrison ran ob at NO 14 for 45 yards (4-K.McKinstry)..

Was Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Arizona Cardinals won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Now 1-0 W

New Orleans Saints

Now 0-1 L

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