Game story
In Week 14 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-12-06, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 30–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Kessler (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -9.06 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Henry (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (7:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-81-J.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +13.11 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2 D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.19 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 3 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.90 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4 T. Taylor · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5 A. Firkser · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 6 K. Cole · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7 B. Bell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8 M. Pruitt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Henry — TEN · Rushing
D. Henry posted the highest total EPA (+13.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.34 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (7:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-81-J.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Westbrook (C. Kessler pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
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 7–2. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 54:30) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the TEN 54 (Q1 45:59).
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 9–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 99 (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-81-J.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 16 (Q3 22:24) — (7:24) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 22:19) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 54 (Q3 20:41) — (5:41) 22-D.Henry right end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 20:30) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q3 16:56); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 16:49) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-81-J.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 47:31) — (2:31) (No Huddle) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 36-R.Harrison at JAX 26. 36-R.Harrison to JAX 40 for 14 yards (22-D.Henry; 8-M.Mariota).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep middle to 12-D.Westbrook to TEN 28 for 21 yards (26-L.Ryan).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:04) — (11:04) (No Huddle) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 33-D.Lewis pushed ob at JAX 19 for 29 yards (48-L.Jacobs).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 45:59) — (:59) (Punt formation) 9-L.Cooke punts 47 yards to TEN 7, Center-45-M.Overton. 17-C.Batson MUFFS catch, touched at TEN 7, and recovers at TEN 1. 17-C.Batson tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (4
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-81-J.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) 6-C.Kessler sacked at TEN 46 for -11 yards (sack split by 56-S.Finch and 99-J.Casey). FUMBLES (56-S.Finch) [99-J.Casey], RECOVERED by TEN-56-S.Finch at TEN 46. 56-S.Finch to TEN 46 for no gain
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 47:31) — (2:31) (No Huddle) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 36-R.Harrison at JAX 26. 36-R.Harrison to JAX 40 for 14 yards (22-D.Henry; 8-M.Mariota).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:41) — (5:41) 22-D.Henry right end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Kessler led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Kessler (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.06 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +5.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.152 | +0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.178 | +0.218 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.410 | +0.264 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.151 | +0.152 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 59.3% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -13.04 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +10.74 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.
- D. Henry (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Mariota (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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 54:35 · JAX 3 · Score 0-6
(9:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 54:30 · JAX 15 · Score 0-7
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q1 45:59 · TEN 54 · Score 2-7
(:59) (Punt formation) 9-L.Cooke punts 47 yards to TEN 7, Center-45-M.Overton. 17-C.Batson MUFFS catch, touched at TEN 7, and recovers at TEN 1. 17-C.Batson tac - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 37:25 · JAX 99 · Score 2-13
(7:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-81-J.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · JAX 15 · Score 2-16
(:10) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 22:24 · JAX 16 · Score 2-22
(7:24) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 22:19 · JAX 15 · Score 2-23
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 20:41 · JAX 54 · Score 2-29
(5:41) 22-D.Henry right end for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 20:30 · JAX 15 · Score 2-30
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 16:56 · TEN 7 · Score 8-30
(1:56) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short right to 12-D.Westbrook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, a - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 16:49 · TEN 15 · Score 9-30
4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-9 in Week 14, 2018 on 2018-12-06.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 9, Tennessee Titans 30 (JAX 9-30 TEN) in Week 14, 2018 on 2018-12-06.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 2, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tennessee Titans 9; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 9, Tennessee Titans 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q1 54:35) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 37:25) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q3 22:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q3 20:41) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Westbrook (C. Kessler pass) (Q3 16:56) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q2 30:10, 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?
C. Kessler (Jacksonville Jaguars), 49.0% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.06 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 66.7% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.90 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Henry (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +13.11 on rushing plays. across 18 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.34 EPA): (7:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TEN-81-J.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.3%.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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