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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2009 · 10 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans: 2009 Week 8 Recap

Titans defeat Jaguars 30–13 in Week 8

M.Jones-Drew led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 13–30 Week 8 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 13 3–4
Final 13–30
Tennessee Titans 30 1–6 Winner
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
13–30
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 7–13 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
D. Garrard
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Jones-Drew
Game date
November 1, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • M.Jones-Drew 8 CAR · 177 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Thomas
    Michael Thomas 4 REC · 55 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Dillard 1 REC · 23 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 24 CAR · 228 YDS · 2 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Young 15/24 · 150 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Washington 2 REC · 22 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 30–13 in Week 8 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-01, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+17.9% win probability) came in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars swung the momentum.

In Week 8 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-01, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 30–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -13.83 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+17.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (14:53) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars0760013
Tennessee Titans310107030

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +12.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  2. 2 C. Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +9.00 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  3. 3 V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +7.61 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  4. 4 N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
  5. 5 M. Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Dillard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  8. 8 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

M. Jones-Drew — JAX · Rushing

M. Jones-Drew posted the highest total EPA (+12.21) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.

The signature play (+7.70 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (15:00) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson up the middle for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-28-C.Johnson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (V. Young pass) (Q2 39:24)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q2 35:50)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q3 29:53)
  • Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson (Q3 26:10)
  • Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q1 52:51)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 35:53)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q3 20:05)

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 JAX 30 (Q1 52:51) — (7:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q2 39:24) — (9:24) 10-V.Young pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 39:19) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 8 (Q2 35:53) — (5:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 80 (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 35:33) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–6. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 79 (Q3 29:53) — (14:53) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 52 (Q3 26:10) — (11:10) 28-C.Johnson right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 26:00) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 26 (Q3 20:05) — (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 89 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson up the middle for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-28-C.Johnson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:46) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 29:53) — (14:53) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +6.94]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 26:10) — (11:10) 28-C.Johnson right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +4.24]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +6.51]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Hood at TEN 48. 37-R.Hood to JAX 35 for 17 yards (32-M.Jones-Drew). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.95]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson up the middle for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-28-C.Johnson was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +7.70]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson up the middle for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-28-C.Johnson was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +7.70]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 29:53) — (14:53) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +6.94]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +6.51]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (No Huddle) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right intended for 11-M.Sims-Walker INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at TEN 3. 31-C.Finnegan pushed ob at TEN 38 for 35 yards (73-E.Britton). [WPA -3.4% · EPA -5.85]

Quarterback report card

D.Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -13.83 total EPA
  • V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +15.1% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +7.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatJacksonville JaguarsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.016+0.216
Offensive success rate41.4%45.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.379+0.317
Rush EPA/play+0.809+0.145
Defensive EPA/play-0.216-0.016
Defensive success rate54.3%58.6%

By the numbers

Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +1.09 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +17.52 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.
  • M. Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • V. Young (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 52:51 · JAX 30 · Score 0-3
    (7:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  2. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 39:24 · JAX 6 · Score 0-9
    (9:24) 10-V.Young pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 39:19 · JAX 2 · Score 0-10
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  4. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 35:53 · JAX 8 · Score 0-13
    (5:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 35:50 · TEN 80 · Score 6-13
    (5:50) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 35:33 · TEN 2 · Score 7-13
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 29:53 · TEN 79 · Score 13-13
    (14:53) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 26:10 · JAX 52 · Score 13-19
    (11:10) 28-C.Johnson right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 26:00 · JAX 2 · Score 13-20
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  10. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 20:05 · JAX 26 · Score 13-23
    (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  11. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · JAX 89 · Score 13-29
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson up the middle for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-28-C.Johnson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
  12. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:46 · JAX 2 · Score 13-30
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-13 in Week 8, 2009 on 2009-11-01.

What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Tennessee Titans 30 (JAX 13-30 TEN) in Week 8, 2009 on 2009-11-01.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Tennessee Titans 10; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Tennessee Titans 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Washington (V. Young pass) (Q2 39:24) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q2 35:50) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q3 29:53) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q3 26:10) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 15:00) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 52:51, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 35:53, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 20:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 40.0% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -13.83 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 62.5% completion, +15.1% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +7.61 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

M. Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +12.21 on rushing plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.70 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson up the middle for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-28-C.Johnson was injured during the play. His return is Probable.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.9%.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 0-6 Now 1-6 W