Game story
In Week 17 of the 2004 NFL season on 2005-01-02, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 24–19 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Harrington (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -3.37 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Bennett (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-31.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (:50) 3-J.Harrington pass incomplete to 11-R.Williams (23-D.Nickey).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.45 EPA/play
- 2 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 3 B. Volek · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +6.49 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4 B. Troupe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 5 S. Alexander · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6 R. Swinton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 7 S. Vines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 8 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Bennett — TEN · Receiving
D. Bennett posted the highest total EPA (+6.90) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +3.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.94 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (10:12) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 42 for -7 yards (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at DET 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 39 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. Bulluck
- Detroit Lions — C. Schlesinger (J. Harrington pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (B. Volek pass)
- Tennessee Titans — A. Smith
- Detroit Lions — R. Williams (J. Harrington pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
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. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 51 (Q1 55:12); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 55:00) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q1 48:19) — (3:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 21 (Q2 35:48) — (5:48) 3-J.Harrington pass to 30-C.Schlesinger for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 35:42) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DET 32 (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 31:06) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q3 18:28) — (3:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 32-A.Smith right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 16:00) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 17 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by TEN at 04:06.).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 3-J.Harrington pass incomplete to 11-R.Williams (23-D.Nickey).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 55:12) — (10:12) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 42 for -7 yards (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at DET 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 87-D.Kircus to TEN 23 for 12 yards (36-M.Waddell).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-R.Swinton pushed ob at TEN 21 for 14 yards (53-K.Bulluck).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 55:12) — (10:12) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 42 for -7 yards (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at DET 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at TEN 38. 22-A.Dyson to DET 19 for 43 yards (82-C.Fitzsimmons). PENALTY on DET-3-J.Harrington, Low Block, 10 yards, enf
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-R.Swinton pushed ob at TEN 21 for 14 yards (53-K.Bulluck).
Quarterback report card
J.Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 53 dropbacks · 62.3% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.37 total EPA
- B.Volek (Tennessee Titans) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.009 | +0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.9% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.209 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.142 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 52.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions -0.01, Tennessee Titans +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -0.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +1.34 total EPA, 3 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. Bennett (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 55:12 · TEN 51 · Score 0-6
(10:12) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 42 for -7 yards (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at DET 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 39 yards, - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 55:00 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 48:19 · TEN 8 · Score 3-7
(3:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 35:48 · TEN 21 · Score 9-7
(5:48) 3-J.Harrington pass to 30-C.Schlesinger for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 35:42 · TEN 2 · Score 10-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 31:12 · DET 32 · Score 10-13
(1:12) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 31:06 · DET 2 · Score 10-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 18:28 · TEN 8 · Score 13-14
(3:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 16:04 · DET 2 · Score 13-20
(1:04) 32-A.Smith right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 16:00 · DET 2 · Score 13-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 10:29 · DET 22 · Score 13-24
(10:29) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:11 · TEN 17 · Score 19-24
(4:11) 3-J.Harrington pass to 11-R.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by TEN at 04:06.)
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Detroit Lions 24-19 in Week 17, 2004 on 2005-01-02.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Detroit Lions 19, Tennessee Titans 24 (DET 19-24 TEN) in Week 17, 2004 on 2005-01-02.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Detroit Lions 19, Tennessee Titans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Bulluck (Q1 55:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Schlesinger (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 35:48) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (B. Volek pass) (Q2 31:12) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Smith (Q3 16:04) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 4:11) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 48:19, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 18:28, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 10:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Harrington (Detroit Lions), 62.3% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.37 total passing EPA. B. Volek (Tennessee Titans), 55.2% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.49 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Bennett (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +6.90 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.94 EPA): (10:12) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 42 for -7 yards (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at DET 39. 53-K.Bulluck for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -31.6%.
Was Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Tennessee Titans won 24-19 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W
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