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NFL · Week 5 · October 10, 1999 · 9 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans: 1999 Week 5 Recap

Titans defeat Ravens 14–11 in Week 5

Y.Thigpen led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 11–14 Week 5 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 11 2–2
Final 11–14
Tennessee Titans 14 4–1 Winner
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
11–14
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 6–7 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
S. Case
FantasyHQ MVP
Y.Thigpen
Game date
October 10, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • S.Case 15/41 · 178 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jourdan Lewis
    Jourdan Lewis 4 REC · 58 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • G.DeLong +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Y.Thigpen 5 REC · 99 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • N.O'Donnell 24/36 · 216 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Neal 1 CAR · 1 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Baltimore Ravens 14–11 in Week 5 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-10, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+43.4% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

In Week 5 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-10, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 14–11 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. Case (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +4.06 total EPA.

On the individual side, Y. Thigpen (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+43.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: C.Hentrich kicks 67 yards from TEN 30 to BAL 3. C.Harris to BAL 22 for 19 yards (D.Sidney).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Baltimore Ravens3350011
Tennessee Titans7070014

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 Y. Thigpen · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  2. 2 S. Case · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.06 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  4. 4 N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.34 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  5. 5 G. DeLong · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
  6. 6 L. Neal · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  7. 7 C. Evans · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  8. 8 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Y. Thigpen — TEN · Receiving

Y. Thigpen posted the highest total EPA (+6.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.18 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (12:45) (Shotgun) S.Case pass incomplete to J.Armour. PENALTY on TEN-P.Phenix, Defensive Pass Interference, 54 yards, enforced at BAL 11 - No Play.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q1 51:53)
  • Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 25:42)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q1 53:15)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 43:47)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q3 27:45)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q1 53:15) — (8:15) M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 51:53) — (6:53) L.Neal up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 46:46) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 28 (Q2 43:47) — (13:47) M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–5. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 32 (Q3 27:45) — (12:45) M.Stover 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BAL 27 (Q3 25:42) — (10:42) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 22:23) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the BAL 98 (Q3 18:38) — (3:38) R.Thomas tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (R.Lewis)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 60:00) — C.Hentrich kicks 67 yards from TEN 30 to BAL 3. C.Harris to BAL 22 for 19 yards (D.Sidney). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.03]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 35:13) — (5:13) S.Case FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 25, RECOVERED by TEN-H.Ford at TEN 28. [WPA -21.4% · EPA -3.87]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 27:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) S.Case pass incomplete to J.Armour. PENALTY on TEN-P.Phenix, Defensive Pass Interference, 54 yards, enforced at BAL 11 - No Play. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +5.18]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) S.Case sacked at BAL 12 for -14 yards (S.Rolle). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -0.73]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:14) — (10:14) S.Case pass incomplete to Q.Ismail (D.Walker). PENALTY on TEN-D.Walker, Defensive Pass Interference, 42 yards, enforced at BAL 21 - No Play. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.41]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 27:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) S.Case pass incomplete to J.Armour. PENALTY on TEN-P.Phenix, Defensive Pass Interference, 54 yards, enforced at BAL 11 - No Play. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +5.18]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 35:13) — (5:13) S.Case FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 25, RECOVERED by TEN-H.Ford at TEN 28. [WPA -21.4% · EPA -3.87]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:14) — (10:14) S.Case pass incomplete to Q.Ismail (D.Walker). PENALTY on TEN-D.Walker, Defensive Pass Interference, 42 yards, enforced at BAL 21 - No Play. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.41]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 25:42) — (10:42) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.05]

Quarterback report card

S.Case led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S.Case (Baltimore Ravens) · 41 dropbacks · 36.6% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.06 total EPA
  • N.O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.34 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatBaltimore RavensTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.031+0.043
Offensive success rate42.6%41.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.099+0.093
Rush EPA/play-0.404-0.149
Defensive EPA/play-0.043-0.031
Defensive success rate58.6%57.4%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens +0.03, Tennessee Titans +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, +2.96 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +3.73 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Tennessee Titans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • Y. Thigpen (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 53:15 · TEN 27 · Score 3-0
    (8:15) M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  2. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 51:53 · BAL 1 · Score 3-6
    (6:53) L.Neal up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 46:46 · BAL 2 · Score 3-7
    A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 43:47 · TEN 28 · Score 6-7
    (13:47) M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 27:45 · TEN 32 · Score 9-7
    (12:45) M.Stover 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  6. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 25:42 · BAL 27 · Score 9-13
    (10:42) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 22:23 · BAL 2 · Score 9-14
    A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
  8. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q3 18:38 · BAL 98 · Score 11-14
    (3:38) R.Thomas tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (R.Lewis).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Baltimore Ravens 14-11 in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.

What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

The final score was Baltimore Ravens 11, Tennessee Titans 14 (BAL 11-14 TEN) in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 5, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 11, Tennessee Titans 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 51:53) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 25:42) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q1 53:15, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 43:47, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q3 27:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

S. Case (Baltimore Ravens), 36.6% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.06 total passing EPA. N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 66.7% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.34 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

Y. Thigpen (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +6.43 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.18 EPA): (12:45) (Shotgun) S.Case pass incomplete to J.Armour. PENALTY on TEN-P.Phenix, Defensive Pass Interference, 54 yards, enforced at BAL 11 - No Play.. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.4%.

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 14-11 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W