Game story
In Week 15 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-10, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 35–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -7.91 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: N.Rackers kicks 67 yards from CIN 30 to TEN 3. D.Mason to TEN 24 for 21 yards (C.Curtis).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tennessee Titans | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.76 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +8.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 3 Y. Thigpen · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.88 EPA/play
- 4 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5 C. Pickens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 6 E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 8 C. Sanders · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. McNair — TEN · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+9.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.78 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 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 — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
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 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 56 (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 53:45) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q1 47:55) — (2:55) E.George left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 47:48) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q2 44:07) — (14:07) N.Rackers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q2 39:00) — (9:00) S.McNair pass to E.George for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 38:57) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 23:56) — (8:56) S.McNair pass to E.George for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 7 (Q3 23:53) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:23) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 60:00) — N.Rackers kicks 67 yards from CIN 30 to TEN 3. D.Mason to TEN 24 for 21 yards (C.Curtis).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 57:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to D.Mason to CIN 33 for 25 yards (R.Bean).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 49:55) — (4:55) S.McNair pass to D.Mason to TEN 39 for 15 yards (A.Hawkins).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 36:26) — (6:26) D.Pope punts 25 yards to TEN 30, Center-B.St. Louis. C.Coleman, dead ball declared at TEN 30 for no gain.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:39) — (5:39) S.McNair sacked at TEN 36 for -8 yards (R.Wilson). FUMBLES (R.Wilson), RECOVERED by CIN-T.Barndt at TEN 34.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) N.O'Donnell pass to C.Pickens to CIN 1 for 38 yards (T.Carter).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 19:55) — (4:55) S.Mitchell pass to C.Yeast to TEN 8 for 27 yards (B.Myers).
Quarterback report card
S.Mitchell led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 34.3% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.91 total EPA
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +9.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.199 | +0.174 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.2% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.243 | +0.549 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.499 | -0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.199 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 63.7% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -15.95 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +15.82 total EPA, 5 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.
- S. McNair (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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:55 · CIN 56 · Score 0-6
(8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 53:45 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 47:55 · CIN 5 · Score 0-13
(2:55) E.George left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 47:48 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 44:07 · TEN 27 · Score 3-14
(14:07) N.Rackers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 39:00 · CIN 7 · Score 3-20
(9:00) S.McNair pass to E.George for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 38:57 · CIN 2 · Score 3-21
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 23:56 · CIN 3 · Score 3-27
(8:56) S.McNair pass to E.George for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 23:53 · CIN 7 · Score 3-28
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · CIN 1 · Score 3-34
(8:27) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:23 · CIN 2 · Score 3-35
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-3 in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tennessee Titans 35 (CIN 3-35 TEN) in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tennessee Titans 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 53:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 47:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 23:56) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:27) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 44:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals), 34.3% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.91 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 57.1% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +9.76 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +9.76 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.78 EPA): (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
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