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NFL · Week 14 · December 16, 2001 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Tennessee Titans: 2001 Week 14 Recap

Titans defeat Packers 26–20 in Week 14

S.McNair led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 20–26 Week 14 finish.

Green Bay Packers 20 9–4
Final 20–26
Tennessee Titans 26 6–7 Winner
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
20–26
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 13–15 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
S.McNair
Game date
December 16, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Schroeder 6 REC · 82 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Driver 2 REC · 17 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Freeman 2 REC · 42 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • S.McNair 25/41 · 258 YDS · 2 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 8 REC · 107 YDS · 1 TD +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Wycheck 6 REC · 96 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 26–20 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 13–15 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. McNair
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(2:30) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 23 for -7 yards (90-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (90-V.Holliday), …
Game date
2001-12-16

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Green Bay Packers 26–20 on 2001-12-16. S. McNair posted a game-high +10.57 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers10307020
Tennessee Titans21338026

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

GBGreen Bay Packers
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 11:41Safety
    Art Green

    Points+2

    Yard line
    TEN 99
    Score
    0-2

    (11:41) 30-A.Green up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-J.Fisk).

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:31FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 14
    Score
    3-2

    (5:31) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 1:22TD
    DDD. Driver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 7
    Score
    9-2

    (1:22) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 1:19XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    10-2

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 11:35TD
    Mike Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    10-8

    (11:35) 9-S.McNair pass to 20-M.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 2:43TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 35
    Score
    10-14

    (2:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 2:36XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-15

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:02FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 36
    Score
    13-15

    (:02) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 3:44FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    13-18

    (3:44) 6-J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 14:47TD
    SHS. Hicks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 22
    Score
    13-24

    (14:47) 42-S.Hicks left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 10:42Safety
    SMS. McNair

    Points+2

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    13-26

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:22TD
    BSB. Schroeder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 16
    Score
    19-26

    (7:22) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:42XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    20-26

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +10.57 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.32 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  3. 3F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Hicks · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.28 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  7. 7Kenny DysonKenny Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

S. McNair — TEN · Passing

S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+10.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

S. McNair's top snap (-5.37 EPA): (2:30) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 23 for -7 yards (90-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (90-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by GB-90-V.Holliday at TEN 21.

Quarterback report card

B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.06 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play-0.001+0.042
Offensive success rate44.0%40.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.024+0.230
Rush EPA/play-0.459-0.204
Defensive EPA/play-0.042+0.001
Defensive success rate59.3%56.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.00, Tennessee Titans +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -0.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +3.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q1 1:22)
  • Mike GreenTennessee Titans — Mike Green (S. McNair pass) (Q2 11:35)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q2 2:43)
  • Tennessee Titans — S. Hicks (Q4 14:47)
  • Green Bay Packers — B. Schroeder (B. Favre pass) (Q4 7:22)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q1 5:31)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q2 0:02)
  • Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q3 3:44)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–2. Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 99 (Q1 11:41) — (11:41) 30-A.Green up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-J.Fisk).; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TEN 14 (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 1:19) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 13–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) 9-S.McNair pass to 20-M.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 2:36) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TEN 36 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 6-J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 8–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q4 14:47) — (14:47) 42-S.Hicks left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 10:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TEN 16 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 6:42) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 23 for -7 yards (90-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (90-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by GB-90-V.Holliday at TEN 21. [WPA -21.2% · EPA -5.37]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 3:44) — (3:44) 6-J.Nedney 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. [WPA -18.4% · EPA -2.72]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 9-S.McNair FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 30, RECOVERED by GB-90-V.Holliday at GB 38. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -4.86]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 26 for -5 yards (90-J.Kearse). FUMBLES (90-J.Kearse), RECOVERED by TEN-44-D.Porter at GB 35. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -2.31]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) 9-S.McNair pass to 20-M.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +1.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 23 for -7 yards (90-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (90-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by GB-90-V.Holliday at TEN 21. [WPA -21.2% · EPA -5.37]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +4.87]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 9-S.McNair FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 30, RECOVERED by GB-90-V.Holliday at GB 38. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -4.86]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 30-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 55-E.Robinson (90-J.Kearse) at GB 32. 55-E.Robinson to GB 32 for no gain (68-M.Wahle). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.67]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q1 11:41 · TEN 99 · Score 0-2
    (11:41) 30-A.Green up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-J.Fisk).
  2. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 5:31 · TEN 14 · Score 3-2
    (5:31) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 1:22 · TEN 7 · Score 9-2
    (1:22) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 1:19 · TEN 2 · Score 10-2
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 11:35 · GB 4 · Score 10-8
    (11:35) 9-S.McNair pass to 20-M.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 2:43 · GB 35 · Score 10-14
    (2:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 2:36 · GB 2 · Score 10-15
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · TEN 36 · Score 13-15
    (:02) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  9. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 3:44 · GB 6 · Score 13-18
    (3:44) 6-J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  10. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 14:47 · GB 22 · Score 13-24
    (14:47) 42-S.Hicks left guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 10:42 · GB 2 · Score 13-26
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:22 · TEN 16 · Score 19-26
    (7:22) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:42 · TEN 2 · Score 20-26
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans on 2001-12-16?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Green Bay Packers 26-20 in Week 14, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 10, Tennessee Titans 2; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Tennessee Titans 13; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Tennessee Titans 8; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, Tennessee Titans 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q1 1:22) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Green (S. McNair pass) (Q2 11:35) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q2 2:43) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. Hicks (Q4 14:47) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Schroeder (B. Favre pass) (Q4 7:22) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 5:31, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 3:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 44.4% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.06 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 61.0% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.57 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.37 EPA): (2:30) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 23 for -7 yards (90-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (90-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by GB-90-V.Holliday at TEN 21..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tennessee Titans won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

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