Game story
In Week 14 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-09, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -2.08 total EPA, and -3.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Chambers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.0% win probability) landed in overtime when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (12:27) (Punt formation) 5-M.Scifres punts 51 yards to TEN 2, Center-50-D.Binn, downed by LAC-31-A.Cromartie.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4 R. Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 6 J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 7 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8 L. White · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Chambers — LAC · Receiving
C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+8.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.51 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (8:20) 7-B.Volek pass short right intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Lowry at LAC 48. 37-C.Lowry to LAC 47 for 1 yard (79-M.Goff).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — C. Brown
- Tennessee Titans — L. White
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
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 LAC 26 (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-K.Mawae, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 2 (Q3 26:47) — (11:47) (Field Goal formation) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q3 20:24) — (5:24) 29-C.Brown left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 20:17) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-68-K.Mawae, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 25-L.White up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:21) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-68-K.Mawae, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Vanden Bosch].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 7:29) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:09) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 16 (OT 7:35) — (7:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 12:27) — (12:27) (Punt formation) 5-M.Scifres punts 51 yards to TEN 2, Center-50-D.Binn, downed by LAC-31-A.Cromartie.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates to TEN 31 for 11 yards (22-V.Fuller).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 28:47) — (13:47) 10-V.Young pass short left intended for 86-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Wilhelm at TEN 41. 57-M.Wilhelm to TEN 41 for no gain (86-R.Williams).
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to 21-L.Tomlinson.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 38:20) — (8:20) 7-B.Volek pass short right intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Lowry at LAC 48. 37-C.Lowry to LAC 47 for 1 yard (79-M.Goff).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 28:47) — (13:47) 10-V.Young pass short left intended for 86-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Wilhelm at TEN 41. 57-M.Wilhelm to TEN 41 for no gain (86-R.Williams).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-N.Harper at TEN 49. 20-N.Harper to LAC 19 for 32 yards (66-J.Clary).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -3.6% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.08 total EPA
- V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -9.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.169 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.6% | 38.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.389 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.028 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.169 | +0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.9% | 60.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 16 drives, -5.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 16 drives, -14.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Chambers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- V. Young (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 50:23 · LAC 26 · Score 0-3
(5:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-K.Mawae, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 26:47 · TEN 2 · Score 3-3
(11:47) (Field Goal formation) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 20:24 · LAC 7 · Score 3-9
(5:24) 29-C.Brown left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 20:17 · LAC 2 · Score 3-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-68-K.Mawae, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · LAC 7 · Score 3-16
(14:24) 25-L.White up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:21 · LAC 2 · Score 3-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-68-K.Mawae, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:35 · TEN 7 · Score 9-17
(7:35) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Vanden Bosch]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:29 · TEN 2 · Score 10-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:13 · TEN 2 · Score 16-17
(:13) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:09 · TEN 2 · Score 17-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — OT 7:35 · TEN 16 · Score 23-17
(7:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 23-17 in Week 14, 2007 on 2007-12-09.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 23, Tennessee Titans 17 (LAC 23-17 TEN) in Week 14, 2007 on 2007-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Tennessee Titans 7; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Tennessee Titans 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Brown (Q3 20:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q4 14:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 7:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (OT 7:35) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 50:23, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 26:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 46.7% completion, -3.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.08 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 52.0% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -9.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Chambers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +8.09 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.51 EPA): (8:20) 7-B.Volek pass short right intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Lowry at LAC 48. 37-C.Lowry to LAC 47 for 1 yard (79-M.Goff).. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.0%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
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