Game story
In Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-09-17, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +9.39 total EPA, and +7.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (3:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins to LAC 13 for 14 yards (3-D.James). PENALTY on LAC-9-K.Murray, Roughing the Passer, 7 yards, enforced at LAC 13.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 24 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.19 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 2 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.39 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.93 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4 N. Westbrook-Ikhine · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 5 D. Hopkins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6 G. Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 7 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 D. Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Allen — LAC · Receiving
K. Allen posted the highest total EPA (+11.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.33 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (8:16) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 16-T.Burks to LAC 5 for 70 yards (26-A.Samuel).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — R. Tannehill
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass)
- Tennessee Titans — N. Westbrook-Ikhine (R. Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Tennessee Titans — N. Folk
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — N. Folk
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 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) 11-C.Dicker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 13–11. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q2 38:24); Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the TEN 1 (Q2 38:16) — 79-T.Pipkins reported in as eligible. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 79-T.Pipkins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 37:12) — (7:12) (No Huddle) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 37:09) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q2 34:27) — (4:27) 11-C.Dicker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 6-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q3 25:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 25:08) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q4 14:41) — (14:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 14:38) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-N.Westbrook-Ikhine for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 2:22) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END QUARTER 4.
Overtime: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (OT 5:06) — (5:06) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins to LAC 13 for 14 yards (3-D.James). PENALTY on LAC-9-K.Murray, Roughing the Passer, 7 yards, enforced at LAC 13.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert sacked at TEN 15 for -8 yards (58-H.Landry).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 11-C.Moore to LAC 33 for 49 yards (43-M.Davis).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-N.Westbrook-Ikhine for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 38:16) — (8:16) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 16-T.Burks to LAC 5 for 70 yards (26-A.Samuel).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 38:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-A.Key]. PENALTY on TEN-98-J.Simmons, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced between downs. Penalty on TEN-23-T.Ave
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 40:13) — (10:13) 12-D.Davis left end pushed ob at TEN 28 for 10 yards (2-A.Al-Shaair). PENALTY on TEN-2-A.Al-Shaair, Horse Collar Tackle, 14 yards, enforced at TEN 28.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams pushed ob at TEN 7 for 20 yards (24-E.Molden).
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 47 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.39 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +16.4% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.200 | +0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.023 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 57.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.05, Tennessee Titans +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +4.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +5.29 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (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.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 48:49 · TEN 9 · Score 3-0
(3:49) 11-C.Dicker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 38:24 · TEN 8 · Score 9-0
(8:24) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-A.Key]. PENALTY on TEN-98-J.Simmons, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforce - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q2 38:16 · TEN 1 · Score 11-0
79-T.Pipkins reported in as eligible. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 79-T.Pipkins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 37:12 · LAC 1 · Score 11-6
(7:12) (No Huddle) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 37:09 · LAC 15 · Score 11-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 34:27 · TEN 12 · Score 14-7
(4:27) 11-C.Dicker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · LAC 15 · Score 14-10
(:03) 6-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 14-10
END QUARTER 2 - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 25:14 · LAC 12 · Score 14-16
(10:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 25:08 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 14:41 · TEN 12 · Score 20-17
(14:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:38 · TEN 15 · Score 21-17
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:25 · LAC 4 · Score 21-23
(2:25) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-N.Westbrook-Ikhine for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · LAC 15 · Score 21-24
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · TEN 15 · Score 24-24
(:03) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 24-24
END QUARTER 4 - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — OT 5:06 · LAC 23 · Score 24-27
(5:06) 6-N.Folk 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 in Week 2, 2023 on 2023-09-17.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 24, Tennessee Titans 27 (LAC 24-27 TEN) in Week 2, 2023 on 2023-09-17.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 11, Tennessee Titans 13; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Tennessee Titans 7; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Tennessee Titans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 38:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 37:12) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q3 25:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 14:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Westbrook-Ikhine (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 2:25) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 48:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 34:27, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (OT 5:06, 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. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.4% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.39 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 64.5% completion, +16.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.93 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +11.19 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.33 EPA): (8:16) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 16-T.Burks to LAC 5 for 70 yards (26-A.Samuel).. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.5%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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