Game story
In Week 15 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-14, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 28–26 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Volek (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +1.28 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Mason (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (13:31) 7-B.Volek sacked at TEN 24 for -10 yards (96-J.Posey). FUMBLES (96-J.Posey), RECOVERED by BUF-93-P.Williams at TEN 28. 93-P.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 0 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 26 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +10.83 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2 E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 3 B. Shaw · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 4 E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 5 J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 6 E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
- 7 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 8 M. Campbell · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Mason — TEN · Receiving
D. Mason posted the highest total EPA (+10.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.83 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (13:31) 7-B.Volek sacked at TEN 24 for -10 yards (96-J.Posey). FUMBLES (96-J.Posey), RECOVERED by BUF-93-P.Williams at TEN 28. 93-P.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — B. Shaw (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Buffalo Bills — P. Williams
- Tennessee Titans — E. Kinney (B. Volek pass)
- Tennessee Titans — J. McCareins (B. Volek pass)
- Tennessee Titans — B. Volek
- Buffalo Bills — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
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 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the BUF 11 (Q1 49:45) — (4:45) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q2 43:56) — (13:56) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q2 40:20) — (10:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-B.Shaw for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 31:52) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 8–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 66 (Q3 28:31); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 28:19) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 14 (Q3 20:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 88-E.Kinney for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q3 20:35) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-R.Holcombe rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–9. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:36) — (14:36) 7-B.Volek pass to 86-J.McCareins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:31) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TEN 14 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) 7-B.Volek up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 4:23) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 28:31) — (13:31) 7-B.Volek sacked at TEN 24 for -10 yards (96-J.Posey). FUMBLES (96-J.Posey), RECOVERED by BUF-93-P.Williams at TEN 28. 93-P.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-B.Shaw is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 21:24) — (6:24) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at BUF 18.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 33:20) — (3:20) (Punt formation) 15-C.Hentrich punts 45 yards to BUF 39, Center-58-K.Amato. 22-N.Clements to TEN 26 for 35 yards (15-C.Hentrich).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 28:31) — (13:31) 7-B.Volek sacked at TEN 24 for -10 yards (96-J.Posey). FUMBLES (96-J.Posey), RECOVERED by BUF-93-P.Williams at TEN 28. 93-P.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 21:24) — (6:24) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at BUF 18.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 88-E.Kinney for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 24:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek sacked at BUF 38 for -8 yards (94-A.Schobel).
Quarterback report card
B.Volek led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Volek (Tennessee Titans) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.28 total EPA
- D.Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.010 | +0.026 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.4% | 61.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.04, Tennessee Titans -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -2.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -4.37 total EPA, 6 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.
- D. Mason (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.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 49:45 · BUF 11 · Score 0-3
(4:45) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 43:56 · BUF 21 · Score 0-6
(13:56) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 40:20 · TEN 9 · Score 3-6
(10:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · TEN 6 · Score 9-6
(2:00) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-B.Shaw for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 31:52 · TEN 2 · Score 10-6
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 28:31 · BUF 66 · Score 16-6
(13:31) 7-B.Volek sacked at TEN 24 for -10 yards (96-J.Posey). FUMBLES (96-J.Posey), RECOVERED by BUF-93-P.Williams at TEN 28. 93-P.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCH - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 28:19 · TEN 2 · Score 17-6
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 20:40 · BUF 14 · Score 17-12
(5:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 88-E.Kinney for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q3 20:35 · BUF 2 · Score 17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-R.Holcombe rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 14:36 · BUF 2 · Score 17-20
(14:36) 7-B.Volek pass to 86-J.McCareins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:31 · BUF 2 · Score 17-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 7:13 · TEN 14 · Score 20-21
(7:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 4:26 · BUF 1 · Score 20-27
(4:26) 7-B.Volek up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 4:23 · BUF 2 · Score 20-28
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · TEN 6 · Score 26-28
(:29) (No Huddle) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Buffalo Bills 28-26 in Week 15, 2003 on 2003-12-14.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 26, Tennessee Titans 28 (BUF 26-28 TEN) in Week 15, 2003 on 2003-12-14.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Tennessee Titans 8; Q4: Buffalo Bills 9, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Buffalo Bills 26, Tennessee Titans 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — B. Shaw (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 32:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Williams (Q3 28:31) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. Kinney (B. Volek pass) (Q3 20:40) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. McCareins (B. Volek pass) (Q4 14:36) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Volek (Q4 4:26) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 0:29) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 49:45, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 43:56, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 40:20, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 7:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?
B. Volek (Tennessee Titans), 56.5% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.28 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 48.6% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.34 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Mason (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +10.83 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.83 EPA): (13:31) 7-B.Volek sacked at TEN 24 for -10 yards (96-J.Posey). FUMBLES (96-J.Posey), RECOVERED by BUF-93-P.Williams at TEN 28. 93-P.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.8%.
Was Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Tennessee Titans won 28-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
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