Final2021 Week 14

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ

Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals, Week 14 2021

Los Angeles Rams

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30

Arizona Cardinals

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23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams01314330
Cardinals31001023

LAR 30ARI 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kyler Murray

    ARI · QB

    19.4PPR pts

    32/49, 383 YDS, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    James Conner

    ARI · RB

    33.5PPR pts

    13 ATT, 31 YDS, 2 TD, 9 REC, 94 REC YDS

  • Cardinals leader

    A.J. Green

    ARI · WR

    17.2PPR pts

    7 REC, 102 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Leonard Floyd

    LAR

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Rams 30, Cardinals 23: Los Angeles beats Arizona

Los Angeles broke a 13–13 halftime tie, outscoring Arizona 17–10 after the break to win 30–23. Arizona outgained the Rams 447–356, but the Rams averaged 6.6 yards per play.

The Cardinals went 8-for-15 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Rams finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.6 yards/play LAR 6.6 · ARI 6.0
  • +2 turnover margin LAR 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Rams Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs Cardinals
RamsStatCardinals
6.6Yards per play6.0
0Turnovers2
Other team stats
356Total yards447
54Plays75
50%Third-down conversion53%
29:04Time of possession30:56

Scoring Summary

The Rams scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Cardinals scored two touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Rams vs Cardinals
TimeTeamPlayLARARI
1st quarter
10:58ARIMatt Prater 53-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
12:53LARMatthew Stafford → Odell Beckham Jr., 2-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP73
7:23LARMatt Gay 55-yard FG Extends lead103
3:18ARIJames Conner 1-yard TD run Ties gameMatt Prater XP1010
0:35LARMatt Gay 35-yard FG Takes lead1310
0:00ARIMatt Prater 53-yard FG Ties game1313
3rd quarter
13:36LARMatthew Stafford → Van Jefferson, 52-yard TD Takes leadMatt Gay XP2013
9:45LARMatthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 4-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP2713
4th quarter
13:38ARIJames Conner 8-yard TD runMatt Prater XP2720
7:20LARMatt Gay 33-yard FG Extends lead3020
0:37ARIMatt Prater 49-yard FG3023

Fantasy Points: Rams vs Cardinals, Week 14 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. James ConnerARIRB33.5 PTSRB2
  2. Cooper KuppLARWR31.3 PTSWR2
  3. Matthew StaffordLARQB22.5 PTSQB6
  4. Odell BeckhamLARWR19.7 PTSWR11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kyler MurrayARIQB18.4QB1232/4938302761072.1Start/Sit →
Matthew StaffordLARQB22.5QB623/3028730———139.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
James ConnerARIRB33.5RB2RB1331299940
Cooper KuppLARWR31.3WR2WR———15131231Start/Sit →
Odell BeckhamLARWR19.7WR11WR———76771
A.J. GreenARIWR17.2WR20WR———1071020
Van JeffersonLARWR14.8WR31WR110032581
Christian KirkARIWR11.6WR43WR———63860
DeAndre HopkinsARIWR10.4WR47WR———135540
Zach ErtzARITE9.2TE13TE———75420
Sony MichelLARRB7.9RB33RB207901000
Kendall BlantonLARTE4.9TE27TE———32290
Rondale MooreARIWR4.6WR71WR21104350
Ben SkowronekLARWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Sony MichelRB58 snaps100%
  2. Cooper KuppWR52 snaps90%
  3. Kendall BlantonTE52 snaps90%
  4. Van JeffersonWR46 snaps79%
  5. Odell BeckhamWR42 snaps72%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Cooper Kupp50%, 15 targets
  2. Odell Beckham23%, 7 targets
  3. Kendall Blanton10%, 3 targets
  4. Van Jefferson10%, 3 targets
  5. Sony Michel3%, 1 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Sony Michel95%, 20 carries
  2. Van Jefferson5%, 1 carries

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

  1. James ConnerRB75 snaps96%
  2. DeAndre HopkinsWR68 snaps87%
  3. Zach ErtzTE65 snaps83%
  4. Christian KirkWR58 snaps74%
  5. A.J. GreenWR56 snaps72%

Target Share49 targets

  1. DeAndre Hopkins27%, 13 targets
  2. A.J. Green20%, 10 targets
  3. James Conner18%, 9 targets
  4. Zach Ertz14%, 7 targets
  5. Christian Kirk12%, 6 targets
  6. Other8%, 4 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. James Conner59%, 13 carries
  2. Kyler Murray32%, 7 carries
  3. Rondale Moore9%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Sony MichelLARRB58100%13%20
James ConnerARIRB7596%918%13
Cooper KuppLARWR5290%1550%0
Kendall BlantonLARTE5290%310%0
DeAndre HopkinsARIWR6887%1327%0
Zach ErtzARITE6583%714%0
Van JeffersonLARWR4679%310%1
Christian KirkARIWR5874%612%0
Odell BeckhamLARWR4272%723%0
A.J. GreenARIWR5672%1020%0
Rondale MooreARIWR3444%48%2
Brycen HopkinsLARTE2034%00%0
Ben SkowronekLARWR1424%13%0
Demetrius HarrisARITE1722%00%0
Antoine WesleyARIWR79%00%0
Darrell DanielsARITE45%00%0
Eno BenjaminARIRB34%00%0
Jonathan WardARIRB34%00%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.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.3Matthew Stafford23.5 PTS vs 13.2 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−11.5DeAndre Hopkins10.4 PTS vs 21.9 xFP
  • Highest expected volume26.0 xFPKyler Murray19.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Kyler MurrayARI · QB19.426.0−6.6100%49 att—49732%00%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR31.325.3+6.090%50% tgt—000%1550%
James ConnerARI · RB33.523.5+10.096%59% car—01359%918%
DeAndre HopkinsARI · WR10.421.9−11.587%27% tgt—000%1327%
A.J. GreenARI · WR17.216.8+0.472%20% tgt—000%1020%
Sony MichelLAR · RB7.914.5−6.6100%95% car—02095%13%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB23.513.2+10.3100%30 att—3000%00%
Odell Beckham Jr.LAR · WR19.711.8+7.972%23% tgt—000%723%
Zach ErtzARI · TE9.211.8−2.683%14% tgt—000%714%
Christian KirkARI · WR11.610.1+1.574%12% tgt—000%612%
Rondale MooreARI · WR4.68.0−3.444%9% car—029%48%
Van JeffersonLAR · WR14.85.7+9.179%10% tgt—015%310%
Kendall BlantonLAR · TE4.95.1−0.290%10% tgt—000%310%
Ben SkowronekLAR · WR0.01.7−1.724%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Rams 30 targets and 21 carries; Cardinals 49 targets and 22 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 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matthew Stafford Ran hot

LAR · QB · 23.5 pts on 13.2 expected

23 of 30 passing for 287 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Kyler Murray Unlucky

ARI · QB · 19.4 pts on 26.0 expected

32 of 49 passing for 383 yards, 2 interceptions; 7 carries for 61 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 26.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kyler Murray →

Cooper Kupp Ran hot

LAR · WR · 31.3 pts on 25.3 expected

15 targets (50% of the team's), 13 catches for 123 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 25.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →

Sony Michel Volume, no payoff

LAR · RB · 7.9 pts on 14.5 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 20 carries (95% of the team's) for 79 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

James Conner Ran hot

ARI · RB · 33.5 pts on 23.5 expected

9 targets (18% of the team's), 9 catches for 94 yards; 13 carries (59% of the team's) for 31 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

DeAndre Hopkins Unlucky

ARI · WR · 10.4 pts on 21.9 expected

13 targets (27% of the team's), 5 catches for 54 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Odell Beckham Jr. Ran hot

LAR · WR · 19.7 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Van Jefferson Ran hot

LAR · WR · 14.8 pts on 5.7 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 58 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 10 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Sony Michel played 100% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
  • Stock up: Kendall Blanton played 90% of the snaps, up from a 9% season average.

Arizona Cardinals

  • Stock up: James Conner played 96% of the snaps, up from a 56% season average.
  • Stock up: Zach Ertz played 83% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and Cardinals defense
Points allowed toRams DCardinals D
QBs16.016.5
RBs20.920.5
WRs36.537.9
TEs11.97.7

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

How the Game Swung

Arizona opened at 59% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Cardinals win probability

Cardinals win probability by game minuteCardinals started at 59%, stood at 56% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −24Stafford → Beckham, 2-yd TD67% → 44%Q2 12:53
  2. +27Conner 1-yd TD run30% → 57%Q2 3:18
  3. −29Stafford → Jefferson, 52-yd TD56% → 28%Q3 13:36
  4. −18Stafford → Kupp, 4-yd TD25% → 7%Q3 9:45
  5. +14Conner 8-yd TD run2% → 16%Q4 13:38

Swing in Cardinals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs Cardinals
Los Angeles RamsMeasureArizona Cardinals
54Plays75
61%Pass rate71%
8.1Yds / dropback6.5
4.2Yds / carry4.7
6/12Third downs8/15

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 21 fewer plays but gained 1.6 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Kupp 50% · Beckham 23% · Blanton 10%
  • ARI Hopkins 27% · Green 20% · Conner 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs Cardinals
ResultLARARI
Touchdowns32
Field goals33
Punts31
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs02

LAR turnover edge: +2

  • The Cardinals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 40-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ARIQ1 15:0010404:02Field goal
LARQ1 10:58341:02Punt
ARIQ1 9:5612636:06Interception
LARQ1 3:5010685:57Touchdown
ARIQ2 12:533-62:36Punt
LARQ2 10:178342:54Field goal
ARIQ2 7:239754:05Touchdown
LARQ2 3:187532:43Field goal
ARIQ2 0:356400:35Field goal
LARQ3 15:003751:24Touchdown
ARIQ3 13:36200:32Interception
LARQ3 13:047193:19Touchdown
ARIQ3 9:4511615:06Downs
LARQ3 4:394172:54Punt
ARIQ3 1:456733:07Touchdown
LARQ4 13:3810606:18Field goal
ARIQ4 7:206382:03Downs
LARQ4 5:175102:33Punt
ARIQ4 2:4411562:07Field goal
ARIQ4 0:372-240:37End 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.

Rams vs Cardinals Head-to-Head

One of the NFL's oldest matchups: the two franchises first met in 1937, when the Cardinals played in Chicago and the Rams in Cleveland, and they have been NFC West rivals since 2002.

All-time series
53–41–2Rams lead, 96 meetings since 1937
Postseason
2–0Rams won in 1975 and 2021
Largest Rams win
34–02018
Largest Cardinals win
44–62016

Since 2021

8–3 Rams lead

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

Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, C = Cardinals win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Cardinals at Rams Upcoming
  • Week 10 Rams at Cardinals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs Cardinals
RamsStatCardinals
12-5Record11-6
27.1Points per game26.4
372.1Yards per game373.6
6.0Yards per play5.6
21.9Points allowed per game21.5
344.9Yards allowed per game329.2

Rams vs Cardinals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
ARI −3Cardinals failed to cover by 10
Total
51Over: 53 points scored (by 2)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Cardinals27.023−4.0
Rams24.030+6.0

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

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Rams 1–1 ATS, overs 2–0.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
6–7
Over/under
7–5–1
ATS as favorite
4–7
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS on the road
3–4

Arizona Cardinals

Against the spread
9–4
Over/under
7–6
ATS as favorite
4–4
ATS as underdog
5–0
ATS at home
2–4

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

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Rams vs Cardinals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Los Angeles and Week 10 in Arizona. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Rams vs Cardinals Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Rams vs Cardinals Week 14 game?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals 30–23 in Week 14 of the 2021 season. The game was played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on December 13, 2021. See the Rams' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs Cardinals?

The final score was Rams 30, Cardinals 23. The teams were tied 13–13 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 17, Cardinals 10.

What happened in the Rams vs Cardinals game?

Los Angeles broke a 13–13 halftime tie, outscoring Arizona 17–10 after the break to win 30–23. Arizona outgained the Rams 447–356, but the Rams averaged 6.6 yards per play. James Conner led all players with 9 catches for 94 yards, plus 13 carries for 31 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Cardinals committed 2 turnovers, the Rams none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Cardinals?

James Conner led the game with 33.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 14, on 9 catches for 94 yards, plus 13 carries for 31 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Cooper Kupp was next with 31.3 (WR2). See James Conner's 2021 game log.

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

Kyler Murray (ARI) led all passers with 32 of 49 for 383 yards and 2 interceptions. Sony Michel (LAR) led in rushing with 20 carries for 79 yards. Cooper Kupp (LAR) led in receiving with 13 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did James Conner score against the Rams?

James Conner scored 33.5 points in PPR leagues, 29.0 in half-PPR and 24.5 in standard scoring against the Rams in Week 14 of the 2021 season, on 9 catches for 94 yards, plus 13 carries for 31 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 59% of his team's carries.

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

Matthew Stafford outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.5 PPR points on 13.2 xFP (+10.3). DeAndre Hopkins fell furthest short, with 10.4 points on 21.9 xFP (−11.5). 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 Rams beat the Cardinals?

The Rams beat the Cardinals 30–23 because they averaged 6.6 yards per play to 6.0 and won the turnover battle 2–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Cardinals?

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

What is the all-time Rams vs Cardinals record?

The Rams lead the all-time series 53–41–2 across 96 meetings since 1937, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 14 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on October 3, 2021, when the Cardinals beat the Rams 37–20.

Have the Rams and Cardinals met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Rams are 2–0 against the Cardinals in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Rams vs Cardinals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cardinals −3, making the Arizona Cardinals 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 51. That implied about 27.0 points for the Cardinals and 24.0 for the Rams.

Did Rams vs Cardinals go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 51, and the teams combined for 53 points, 2 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Rams vs Cardinals?

The Rams covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Cardinals −3. The final margin was 7 points.