Game story
In Week 9 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-12, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 16–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -1.22 total EPA.
On the individual side, Q. Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (:03) 9-S.McNair up the middle to BAL 1 for no gain (45-C.Harris).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q3 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 Q. Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 3 K. Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4 B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 5 B. Natkin · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6 S. Gash · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 7 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
Q. Ismail — BAL · Receiving
Q. Ismail posted the highest total EPA (+4.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.53 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (:15) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Q. Ismail (E. Grbac pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) 6-J.Nedney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q3 22:27) — (7:27) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BAL 22 (Q3 18:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 17:29) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the TEN 57 (Q3 15:15) — (:15) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 15:05) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 3-M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 9-S.McNair up the middle to BAL 1 for no gain (45-C.Harris).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:15) — (:15) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 25:13) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 62 yards from TEN 30 to BAL 8. 84-J.Lewis to TEN 16 for 76 yards (82-E.Berlin).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 18 for 6 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-58-P.Boulware at TEN 18. 58-P.Boulware to TEN 18 for no gain (27-E.George).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 18:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:15) — (:15) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 25:13) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 62 yards from TEN 30 to BAL 8. 84-J.Lewis to TEN 16 for 76 yards (82-E.Berlin).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 18:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 18 for 6 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-58-P.Boulware at TEN 18. 58-P.Boulware to TEN 18 for no gain (27-E.George).
Quarterback report card
S.McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 60 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.22 total EPA
- E.Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.082 | -0.143 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.223 | -0.049 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.412 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.143 | +0.082 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 59.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -5.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -14.99 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens 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.
- Q. Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) 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.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 25:43 · BAL 9 · Score 0-3
(10:43) 6-J.Nedney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 22:27 · TEN 12 · Score 3-3
(7:27) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 18:17 · BAL 22 · Score 3-9
(3:17) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 17:29 · BAL 2 · Score 3-10
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 15:15 · TEN 57 · Score 9-10
(:15) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 15:05 · TEN 2 · Score 10-10
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 14:05 · TEN 15 · Score 13-10
(14:05) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:10 · TEN 12 · Score 16-10
(3:10) 3-M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans 16-10 in Week 9, 2001 on 2001-11-12.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 16, Tennessee Titans 10 (BAL 16-10 TEN) in Week 9, 2001 on 2001-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?
Q3: Baltimore Ravens 10, Tennessee Titans 10; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 6, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 16, Tennessee Titans 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q3 18:17) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — Q. Ismail (E. Grbac pass) (Q3 15:15) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 25:43, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 22:27, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 14:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 3:10, 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. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 45.0% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.22 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 48.4% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.43 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?
Q. Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +4.59 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.53 EPA): (:15) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.2%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Baltimore Ravens won 16-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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