Game story
In Week 14 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-13, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 47–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Null (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -25.40 total EPA, and -2.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (11:37) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 18-K.Britt pushed ob at LA 38 for 31 yards (37-J.Butler).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Tennessee Titans | 14 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 47 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Collins · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.09 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 K. Darby · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +5.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.84 EPA/play
- 3 V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4 A. Crumpler · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 5 K. Britt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 6 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 7 B. Scaife · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8 C. Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Collins — TEN · Passing
K. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+9.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.90 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (5:52) 9-K.Null pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller at LA 45. 22-V.Fuller for 45 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 — C. Johnson
- Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson (V. Young pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson
- Los Angeles Rams — R. McMichael (K. Null pass)
- Tennessee Titans — A. Crumpler (K. Collins pass)
- Tennessee Titans — V. Fuller
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
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 LA 39 (Q1 48:17) — (3:17) 28-C.Johnson right end for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 48:06) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 66 (Q1 45:20) — (:20) 10-V.Young pass short right to 28-C.Johnson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 45:06) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 9–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q2 37:02) — (7:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q3 23:20) — (8:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q3 17:08) — (2:08) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 17:02) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass short right to 84-R.McMichael for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 13:02) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 7:39); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 7:31) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 59 (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 9-K.Null pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller at LA 45. 22-V.Fuller for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 5:44) — 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.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:37) — (11:37) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 18-K.Britt pushed ob at LA 38 for 31 yards (37-J.Butler).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 48:17) — (3:17) 28-C.Johnson right end for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 35:33) — (5:33) 9-K.Null pass short middle intended for 39-S.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck at TEN 46. 53-K.Bulluck to LA 50 for 4 yards (84-R.McMichael).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:20) — (:20) 10-V.Young pass short right to 28-C.Johnson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 34 for 2 yards (24-C.Hope, 53-K.Bulluck). PENALTY on LA-68-R.Incognito, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at LA 34.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 9-K.Null pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller at LA 45. 22-V.Fuller for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:03) — (:03) (Punt formation) 34-K.Darby up the middle to TEN 13 for 51 yards (23-D.Nickey, 33-M.Griffin). LA #34 K.Darby ran it on a fake punt.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:20) — (:20) 10-V.Young pass short right to 28-C.Johnson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 21:15) — (6:15) 9-K.Null pass short left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck at LA 41. 53-K.Bulluck ran ob at LA 23 for 18 yards (44-M.Karney).
Quarterback report card
K.Null led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Null (Los Angeles Rams) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -25.40 total EPA
- K.Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 20 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +9.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.252 | +0.256 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 51.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.565 | +0.530 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.044 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.256 | +0.252 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.6% | 61.4% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -22.19 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +18.97 total EPA, 8 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.
- K. Collins (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 48:17 · LA 39 · Score 0-6
(3:17) 28-C.Johnson right end for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 48:06 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 45:20 · LA 66 · Score 0-13
(:20) 10-V.Young pass short right to 28-C.Johnson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 45:06 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 37:02 · LA 9 · Score 0-17
(7:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 31:09 · LA 16 · Score 0-20
(1:09) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · LA 18 · Score 0-23
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 23:20 · LA 32 · Score 0-26
(8:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:08 · LA 3 · Score 0-32
(2:08) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 17:02 · LA 2 · Score 0-33
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 13:08 · TEN 11 · Score 6-33
(13:08) (Shotgun) 9-K.Null pass short right to 84-R.McMichael for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 13:02 · TEN 2 · Score 7-33
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 7:39 · LA 1 · Score 7-39
(7:39) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 83-A.Crumpler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [94-V.Adeyanju]. Penalty on LA-37-J.Butler, Defensive Holding, declined. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 7:31 · LA 2 · Score 7-40
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 5:52 · TEN 59 · Score 7-46
(5:52) 9-K.Null pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller at LA 45. 22-V.Fuller for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 5:44 · LA 2 · Score 7-47
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Los Angeles Rams 47-7 in Week 14, 2009 on 2009-12-13.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 7, Tennessee Titans 47 (LA 7-47 TEN) in Week 14, 2009 on 2009-12-13.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 0, Tennessee Titans 9; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Los Angeles Rams 7, Tennessee Titans 47.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q1 48:17) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (V. Young pass) (Q1 45:20) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q3 17:08) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. McMichael (K. Null pass) (Q4 13:08) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Crumpler (K. Collins pass) (Q4 7:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — V. Fuller (Q4 5:52) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 37:02, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 31:09, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 23:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?
K. Null (Los Angeles Rams), 60.0% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -25.40 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Tennessee Titans), 55.0% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +9.09 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?
K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +9.09 on passing plays. across 20 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.90 EPA): (5:52) 9-K.Null pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller at LA 45. 22-V.Fuller for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.7%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 1-11 Now 1-12 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W