Game story
In Week 7 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-20, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +17.55 total EPA, and +6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-51.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:19) 25-M.Gordon right guard to TEN 1 for no gain (59-W.Woodyard). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 25-M.Gordon right guard to TEN 1 for
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +17.55 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +11.35 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 4 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 5 J. Smith · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 6 H. Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7 T. Sharpe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 8 B. Kern · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.67 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Rivers — LAC · Passing
P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+17.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.48 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 36-R.Teamer (42-U.Nwosu) [42-U.Nwosu] at LAC 38. 36-R.Teamer to LAC 41 for 3 yards (11-A.Brown).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Davis (R. Tannehill pass)
- Tennessee Titans — T. Sharpe (R. Tannehill pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — C. Parkey
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. McLaughlin
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. McLaughlin
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q1 51:06) — (6:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q1 45:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.McLaughlin 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 33:43) — (3:43) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 25-M.Gordon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 33:38) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q2 30:27); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 30:23) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 13–10. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 32 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.McLaughlin 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 22-D.Henry left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 6:39) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 41 (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 30-A.Ekeler for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 5:09) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 25-M.Gordon right guard to TEN 1 for no gain (59-W.Woodyard). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 25-M.Gordon right guard to TEN 1 for
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers p
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) 17-R.Tannehill up the middle to LAC 49 for no gain (97-J.Bosa).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 22:17) — (7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 36-R.Teamer (42-U.Nwosu) [42-U.Nwosu] at LAC 38. 36-R.Teamer to LAC 41 for 3 yards (11-A.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 22:17) — (7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 36-R.Teamer (42-U.Nwosu) [42-U.Nwosu] at LAC 38. 36-R.Teamer to LAC 41 for 3 yards (11-A.Brown).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 25-M.Gordon right guard to TEN 1 for no gain (59-W.Woodyard). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 25-M.Gordon right guard to TEN 1 for
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 28:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 81-J.Smith to TEN 48 for 35 yards (20-D.King; 43-M.Davis).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 30-A.Ekeler for 41 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) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +17.55 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +14.5% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.083 | +0.104 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.418 | +0.442 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.553 | -0.212 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 52.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.08, Tennessee Titans +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +6.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, +8.12 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.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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 FG (+3) — Q1 51:06 · LAC 27 · Score 0-3
(6:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 45:07 · TEN 11 · Score 3-3
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.McLaughlin 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 33:43 · TEN 1 · Score 9-3
(3:43) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 25-M.Gordon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 33:38 · TEN 15 · Score 10-3
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 30:27 · LAC 8 · Score 10-9
(:27) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 84-C.Davis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-52-D.Perryman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced b - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 30:23 · LAC 15 · Score 10-10
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 13:16 · LAC 5 · Score 10-16
(13:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 19-T.Sharpe for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 10:59 · TEN 32 · Score 13-16
(10:59) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.McLaughlin 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:45 · LAC 11 · Score 13-22
(6:45) 22-D.Henry left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · LAC 15 · Score 13-23
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:16 · TEN 41 · Score 19-23
(5:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 30-A.Ekeler for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:09 · TEN 15 · Score 20-23
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in Week 7, 2019 on 2019-10-20.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 20, Tennessee Titans 23 (LAC 20-23 TEN) in Week 7, 2019 on 2019-10-20.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Tennessee Titans 13; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Tennessee Titans 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 33:43) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Davis (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 30:27) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Sharpe (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 13:16) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 6:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 5:16) Tennessee Titans field goal — C. Parkey (Q1 51:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 45:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q4 10:59, 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), 57.1% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +17.55 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 69.7% completion, +14.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +17.55 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.48 EPA): (7:17) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 36-R.Teamer (42-U.Nwosu) [42-U.Nwosu] at LAC 38. 36-R.Teamer to LAC 41 for 3 yards (11-A.Brown).. The biggest win-probability swing was -51.1%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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