Game story
In Week 3 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-22, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +11.86 total EPA, and +6.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+65.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 15-J.Hunter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Locker · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +11.86 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.32 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4 J. Hunter · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
- 5 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 6 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 7 K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 R. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Locker — TEN · Passing
J. Locker posted the highest total EPA (+11.86) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.28 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 15-J.Hunter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Tennessee Titans — J. Locker
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Brown
- Tennessee Titans — J. Hunter (J. Locker pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- 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: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q1 54:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 54:34) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q2 43:05) — (13:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 26 (Q2 34:53) — (4:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 31:08) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 17:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 17:42) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (Q4 6:12) — (6:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 15-J.Hunter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:15) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 15-J.Hunter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short right to 85-N.Washington to LAC 23 for 17 yards (38-M.Gilchrist).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (31-B.Pollard), Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres, RECOVERED by TEN-20-A.Verner at TEN 29. 20-A.Verner to TEN 29 for no gain (8
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead to TEN 44 for 13 yards. Lateral to 11-E.Royal to TEN 33 for 11 yards. Lateral to 33-L.McClain to TEN 46 for -13 yards. Lateral to 17-P.Rive
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:08) — (5:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 89-L.Green to TEN 19 for 34 yards (33-M.Griffin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 15-J.Hunter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short right to 85-N.Washington to LAC 23 for 17 yards (38-M.Gilchrist).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 37:48) — (7:48) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 33, and recovers at TEN 33. 6-B.Kern to TEN 30 for -3 yards (37-J.Addae).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 22:13) — (7:13) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Quarterback report card
J.Locker led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.86 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +16.7% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.080 | +0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.244 | +0.282 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.006 | -0.101 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 47.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.08, Tennessee Titans +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +5.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +7.13 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Locker (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- P. Rivers (LAC) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 54:41 · TEN 7 · Score 6-0
(9:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 54:34 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 43:05 · LAC 2 · Score 7-3
(13:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 34:53 · TEN 26 · Score 10-3
(4:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 31:13 · LAC 7 · Score 10-9
(1:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 31:08 · LAC 2 · Score 10-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:45 · TEN 1 · Score 16-10
(2:45) (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 17:42 · TEN 2 · Score 17-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 6:12 · LAC 19 · Score 17-13
(6:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · LAC 34 · Score 17-19
(:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 15-J.Hunter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:15 · LAC 2 · Score 17-20
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17 in Week 3, 2013 on 2013-09-22.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 17, Tennessee Titans 20 (LAC 17-20 TEN) in Week 3, 2013 on 2013-09-22.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Tennessee Titans 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 54:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Locker (Q2 31:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Brown (Q3 17:45) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Hunter (J. Locker pass) (Q4 0:21) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 43:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 34:53, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 6:12, 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?
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 54.8% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.86 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +16.7% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +11.86 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.28 EPA): (:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 15-J.Hunter for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +65.8%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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