Final2022 Week 12

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ

Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals, Week 12 2022

Los Angeles Chargers

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Arizona Cardinals

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers0143825
Cardinals7100724

LAC 25ARI 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    28.8PPR pts

    35/47, 274 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    25.0PPR pts

    5 ATT, 20 YDS, 11 REC, 60 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Cardinals leader

    Kyler Murray

    ARI · QB

    26.2PPR pts

    18/29, 191 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Derwin James Jr.

    LAC

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Chargers 25, Cardinals 24: Los Angeles rallies from 3 down at halftime

Los Angeles erased a 17–14 halftime deficit, outscoring Arizona 11–7 after the break to win 25–24. Arizona outgained the Chargers 366–311.

The Cardinals went 7-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Chargers finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin LAC 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Cardinals
ChargersStatCardinals
0Turnovers2
Other team stats
311Total yards366
4.9Yards per play5.7
64Plays64
46%Third-down conversion54%
29:25Time of possession30:35

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Cardinals scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Cardinals
TimeTeamPlayLACARI
1st quarter
2:33ARIKyler Murray → DeAndre Hopkins, 33-yard TD Takes leadMatt Prater XP07
2nd quarter
14:03ARIMatt Prater 43-yard FG Extends lead010
8:51LACJustin Herbert → Keenan Allen, 2-yard TDCameron Dicker XP710
4:28LACJustin Herbert → DeAndre Carter, 33-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP1410
0:12ARIKyler Murray 5-yard TD run Takes leadMatt Prater XP1417
3rd quarter
4:28LACCameron Dicker 26-yard FG Ties game1717
4th quarter
13:31ARIKyler Murray → James Conner, 6-yard TD Takes leadMatt Prater XP1724
0:15LACJustin Herbert → Austin Ekeler, 1-yard TD Game winnerJustin Herbert → Gerald Everett, 2-pt conversion2524

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Cardinals, Week 12 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin HerbertLACQB28.8 PTSQB3
  2. Kyler MurrayARIQB26.2 PTSQB4
  3. Austin EkelerLACRB25.0 PTSRB3
  4. James ConnerARIRB21.0 PTSRB4

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB28.8QB335/47274304380109.7Start/Sit →
Kyler MurrayARIQB26.2QB418/2919121756189.9Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB25.0RB3RB52001511601Start/Sit →
James ConnerARIRB21.0RB4RB25120033201
DeAndre CarterLACWR20.3WR11WR———107731
DeAndre HopkinsARIWR18.7WR15WR———64871
Keenan AllenLACWR15.9WR22WR———75491Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerLACWR10.6WR44WR———75560Start/Sit →
Marquise BrownARIWR10.6WR43WR———86460
Gerald EverettLACTE7.8TE16TE———44180
Joshua KelleyLACRB4.0RB55RB24032160
Robbie ChosenARIWR2.7WR92WR———31170
Corey ClementARIRB1.8RB69RB———1180
Andre BaccelliaARIWR1.7WR107WR———1170
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1.5RB73RB2301120
A.J. GreenARIWR1.5WR109WR———2150
Trey McBrideARITE1.1TE54TE———3110Start/Sit →
Keaontay IngramARIRB0.5RB78RB250————

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Joshua PalmerWR63 snaps95%
  2. Keenan AllenWR59 snaps89%
  3. DeAndre CarterWR53 snaps80%
  4. Austin EkelerRB46 snaps70%
  5. Gerald EverettTE38 snaps58%

Target Share47 targets

  1. Austin Ekeler32%, 15 targets
  2. DeAndre Carter21%, 10 targets
  3. Keenan Allen15%, 7 targets
  4. Joshua Palmer15%, 7 targets
  5. Gerald Everett9%, 4 targets
  6. Other9%, 4 targets

Carry Share13 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler38%, 5 carries
  2. Justin Herbert31%, 4 carries
  3. Joshua Kelley15%, 2 carries
  4. Isaiah Spiller15%, 2 carries

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

  1. James ConnerRB64 snaps97%
  2. Marquise BrownWR64 snaps97%
  3. Trey McBrideTE52 snaps79%
  4. DeAndre HopkinsWR49 snaps74%
  5. A.J. GreenWR35 snaps53%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Marquise Brown30%, 8 targets
  2. DeAndre Hopkins22%, 6 targets
  3. Robbie Chosen11%, 3 targets
  4. James Conner11%, 3 targets
  5. Trey McBride11%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. James Conner74%, 25 carries
  2. Kyler Murray21%, 7 carries
  3. Keaontay Ingram6%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
James ConnerARIRB6497%311%25
Marquise BrownARIWR6497%830%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR6395%715%0
Keenan AllenLACWR5989%715%0
DeAndre CarterLACWR5380%1021%0
Trey McBrideARITE5279%311%0
DeAndre HopkinsARIWR4974%622%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4670%1532%5
Gerald EverettLACTE3858%49%0
A.J. GreenARIWR3553%27%0
Robbie ChosenARIWR2842%311%0
Tre' McKittyLACTE2639%00%0
Maxx WilliamsARITE1726%00%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB1421%36%2
Stephen AndersonARITE1218%00%0
Isaiah SpillerLACRB812%12%2
Richard RodgersLACTE711%00%0
Keaontay IngramARIRB711%00%2
Zander HorvathLACRB711%00%0
Stone SmarttLACTE711%00%0
Michael BandyLACWR23%00%0
Corey ClementARIRB12%14%0
Andre BaccelliaARIWR12%14%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB25.028.2−3.270%38% car—0538%1532%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB28.822.5+6.3100%47 att—47431%00%
James ConnerARI · RB21.021.1−0.197%74% car—02574%311%
Kyler MurrayARI · QB26.216.8+9.4100%29 att—29721%00%
DeAndre CarterLAC · WR20.316.7+3.680%21% tgt—000%1021%
Hollywood BrownARI · —10.613.3−2.7—30% tgt—000%830%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR10.611.7−1.195%15% tgt—000%715%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR15.911.7+4.289%15% tgt—000%715%
DeAndre HopkinsARI · WR18.710.0+8.774%22% tgt—000%622%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE7.86.7+1.158%9% tgt—000%49%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB4.06.3−2.321%15% car—0215%36%
Robbie ChosenARI · WR2.75.0−2.342%11% tgt—000%311%
Trey McBrideARI · TE1.15.0−3.979%11% tgt—000%311%
A.J. GreenARI · WR1.53.3−1.853%7% tgt—000%27%
Isaiah SpillerLAC · RB1.53.0−1.512%15% car—0215%12%
Andre BaccelliaARI · WR1.71.70.02%4% tgt—000%14%
Corey ClementARI · RB1.81.7+0.12%4% tgt—000%14%
Keaontay IngramARI · RB0.51.3−0.811%6% car—026%00%

Team totals: Chargers 47 targets and 13 carries; Cardinals 27 targets and 34 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Herbert Ran hot

LAC · QB · 28.8 pts on 22.5 expected

35 of 47 passing for 274 yards, 3 touchdowns; 4 carries for 38 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Kyler Murray Ran hot

ARI · QB · 26.2 pts on 16.8 expected

18 of 29 passing for 191 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 7 carries for 56 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Kyler Murray →

Austin Ekeler Volume, no payoff

LAC · RB · 25.0 pts on 28.2 expected

15 targets (32% of the team's), 11 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown; 5 carries (38% of the team's) for 20 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 28.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

DeAndre Carter

LAC · WR · 20.3 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (21% of the team's), 7 catches for 73 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

James Conner Volume, no payoff

ARI · RB · 21.0 pts on 21.1 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards and 1 touchdown; 25 carries (74% of the team's) for 120 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.1 expected.

Hollywood Brown

ARI · — · 10.6 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (30% of the team's), 6 catches for 46 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

DeAndre Hopkins Ran hot

ARI · WR · 18.7 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 87 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Keenan Allen

LAC · WR · 15.9 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 49 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Keenan Allen played 89% of the snaps, up from a 44% season average.

Arizona Cardinals

  • Stock up: James Conner played 97% of the snaps, up from a 62% season average.
  • Stock up: Trey McBride played 79% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.
  • Stock down: DeAndre Hopkins played 74% of the snaps, down from a 90% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Cardinals defense
Points allowed toChargers DCardinals D
QBs15.718.0
RBs23.925.4
WRs29.030.2
TEs10.616.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Arizona opened at 43% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Cardinals win probability

Cardinals win probability by game minuteCardinals started at 43%, stood at 57% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +23Murray → Hopkins, 33-yd TD43% → 66%Q1 2:33
  2. −26Herbert → Carter, 33-yd TD56% → 30%Q2 4:28
  3. +28Murray 5-yd TD run29% → 57%Q2 0:12
  4. +38Murray → Conner, 6-yd TD46% → 84%Q4 13:31
  5. −88Herbert → Ekeler, 1-yd TD>99% → 12%Q4 0:15

Swing in Cardinals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Cardinals
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureArizona Cardinals
64Plays64
80%Pass rate47%
4.8Yds / dropback6.2
5.0Yds / carry5.3
6/13Third downs7/13
  • Top targets
  • LAC Ekeler 32% · Carter 21% · Palmer 15%
  • ARI Brown 30% · Hopkins 22% · Conner 11%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Cardinals
ResultLACARI
Touchdowns33
Field goals11
Punts63
Turnovers02
Missed field goals01

LAC turnover edge: +2

  • The Cardinals opened the scoring on their second possession, a 10-play, 82-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:006153:16Punt
ARIQ1 11:443371:17Fumble
LACQ1 10:27331:22Punt
ARIQ1 9:0510826:32Touchdown
LACQ1 2:333-70:42Punt
ARIQ1 1:517192:48Field goal
LACQ2 14:0311755:12Touchdown
ARIQ2 8:51491:48Interception
LACQ2 7:035562:35Touchdown
ARIQ2 4:2814754:16Touchdown
LACQ2 0:121-10:12End of half
ARIQ3 15:006443:59Missed FG
LACQ3 11:0114536:33Field goal
ARIQ3 4:2811755:57Touchdown
LACQ4 13:314272:39Punt
ARIQ4 10:52381:45Punt
LACQ4 9:073-31:33Punt
ARIQ4 7:34351:27Punt
LACQ4 6:078303:48Punt
ARIQ4 2:19330:31Punt
LACQ4 1:487381:33Touchdown
ARIQ4 0:15200:15End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chargers vs Cardinals Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Cardinals first met in 1971 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series
11–6Chargers lead, 17 meetings since 1971
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Chargers win
45–102018
Largest Cardinals win
44–141983

Since 2021

2–1 Cardinals lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. ARI = Cardinals win, LAC = Chargers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chargers vs Cardinals
ChargersStatCardinals
10-7Record4-13
23.0Points per game20.0
359.3Yards per game323.5
5.3Yards per play4.8
22.6Points allowed per game26.4
346.1Yards allowed per game348.9

Chargers vs Cardinals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAC −2.5Chargers failed to cover by 1.5
Total
48.5Over: 49 points scored (by 0.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chargers25.525−0.5
Cardinals23.024+1.0

The Cardinals beat their implied total and the Chargers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
7–4
Over/under
6–5
ATS as favorite
4–4
ATS as underdog
3–0
ATS on the road
5–1

Arizona Cardinals

Against the spread
6–6
Over/under
7–4–1
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS as underdog
5–4
ATS at home
3–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Chargers and Cardinals in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Charger or a Cardinal, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chargers vs Cardinals Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chargers vs Cardinals Week 12 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals 25–24 in Week 12 of the 2022 season. The game was played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on November 27, 2022. See the Chargers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Cardinals?

The final score was Chargers 25, Cardinals 24. The Cardinals led 17–14 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 11, Cardinals 7.

What happened in the Chargers vs Cardinals game?

Los Angeles erased a 17–14 halftime deficit, outscoring Arizona 11–7 after the break to win 25–24. Arizona outgained the Chargers 366–311. Justin Herbert led all players with 35 of 47 passing for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 38 rushing yards. The Cardinals committed 2 turnovers, the Chargers none.

What was the game-winning score in Chargers vs Cardinals?

Justin Herbert's 1-yard touchdown pass to Austin Ekeler with 0:15 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chargers a 25–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Cardinals?

Justin Herbert led the game with 28.8 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 12, on 35 of 47 passing for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 38 rushing yards. Kyler Murray was next with 26.2 (QB4). See Justin Herbert's 2022 game log.

Who led Chargers vs Cardinals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 35 of 47 for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns. James Conner (ARI) led in rushing with 25 carries for 120 yards. DeAndre Hopkins (ARI) led in receiving with 4 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Justin Herbert score against the Cardinals?

Justin Herbert scored 28.8 fantasy points against the Cardinals in Week 12 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 35 of 47 passing for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 38 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Cardinals?

Kyler Murray outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.2 PPR points on 16.8 xFP (+9.4). Trey McBride fell furthest short, with 1.1 points on 5.0 xFP (−3.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chargers come back to beat the Cardinals?

The Chargers' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Justin Herbert's 1-yard touchdown pass to Austin Ekeler in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Justin Herbert's 1-yard touchdown pass to Austin Ekeler then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Cardinals?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Cardinals gave the ball away 2 times and the Chargers not at all. The Chargers won the game.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Cardinals record?

The Chargers lead the all-time series 11–6 across 17 meetings since 1971.

When did the Chargers and Cardinals last play before this game?

Before Week 12 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on November 25, 2018, when the Chargers beat the Cardinals 45–10.

What was the closing spread for Chargers vs Cardinals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −2.5, making the Los Angeles Chargers 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 25.5 points for the Chargers and 23.0 for the Cardinals.

Did Chargers vs Cardinals go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 49 points, 0.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Chargers vs Cardinals?

The Cardinals covered as 2.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chargers −2.5. The final margin was 1 point.