Game story
In Week 7 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-24, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 27–3 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.
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -8.02 total EPA, and -5.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+6.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (3:50) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 11-A.Brown. TEN-76-R.Saffold was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Tennessee challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play w
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tennessee Titans | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +19.37 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2 A. Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +10.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 3 B. Pringle · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 4 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5 J. Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 J. McNichols · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 7 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Tannehill — TEN · Passing
R. Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+19.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.93 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (9:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 13-B.Pringle to TEN 17 for 25 yards (21-M.Farley; 24-E.Molden).
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 (D. Henry pass)
- Tennessee Titans — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass)
- Tennessee Titans — R. Tannehill
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bullock
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bullock
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
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 KC 5 (Q1 55:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 55:50) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the KC 24 (Q1 45:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 45:42) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 13–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q2 38:11) — (8:11) 14-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 32:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 32:48) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 14-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TEN 24 (Q3 26:05) — (11:05) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 48:50) — (3:50) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 11-A.Brown. TEN-76-R.Saffold was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Tennessee challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play w
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 58:34) — (13:34) (No Huddle) 22-D.Henry right guard to KC 35 for 9 yards (32-T.Mathieu).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 28-J.McNichols to TEN 14 for 10 yards (49-D.Sorensen; 38-L.Sneed).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 38:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left intended for 19-J.Gordon INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Evans (51-D.Long) at KC 46. 54-R.Evans to KC 46 for no gain (17-M.Hardman).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 13-B.Pringle to TEN 17 for 25 yards (21-M.Farley; 24-E.Molden).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 18:46) — (3:46) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 85-M.Pruitt INTERCEPTED by 50-W.Gay [38-L.Sneed] at KC 19. 50-W.Gay to KC 20 for 1 yard (75-D.Radunz).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 38:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left intended for 19-J.Gordon INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Evans (51-D.Long) at KC 46. 54-R.Evans to KC 46 for no gain (17-M.Hardman).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at TEN 33 for -8 yards (sack split by 98-J.Simmons and 96-D.Autry). FUMBLES (98-J.Simmons), RECOVERED by TEN-51-D.Long at TEN 38. 51-D.Long to TEN 46 for 8 yards (
Quarterback report card
P.Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -5.3% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -8.02 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +14.9% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +19.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.134 | +0.185 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 55.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.618 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.147 | -0.223 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.185 | +0.134 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.0% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, -11.39 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, +14.76 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.
- R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Tannehill (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 55:55 · KC 5 · Score 0-6
(10:55) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 55:50 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 45:48 · KC 24 · Score 0-13
(:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 45:42 · KC 15 · Score 0-14
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 38:11 · KC 16 · Score 0-17
(8:11) 14-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 32:53 · KC 2 · Score 0-23
(2:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 32:48 · KC 15 · Score 0-24
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · KC 33 · Score 0-27
(:08) 14-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 26:05 · TEN 24 · Score 3-27
(11:05) 7-H.Butker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-3 in Week 7, 2021 on 2021-10-24.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 3, Tennessee Titans 27 (KC 3-27 TEN) in Week 7, 2021 on 2021-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Tennessee Titans 13; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Tennessee Titans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (D. Henry pass) (Q1 55:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 45:48) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 32:53) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 38:11, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 30:08, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 26:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 43.5% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.02 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 65.6% completion, +14.9% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +19.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans?
R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +19.37 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.93 EPA): (9:34) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 13-B.Pringle to TEN 17 for 25 yards (21-M.Farley; 24-E.Molden).. The biggest win-probability swing was +6.3%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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