Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 30–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 10–20 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Gage
- Top passer
- G. Frerotte
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:53) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 38-N.Tahi to MIN 35 for 2 yards (50-D.Thornton). …
- Game date
- 2008-09-28
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–17 on 2008-09-28. J. Gage posted a game-high +9.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Tennessee Titans | 10 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(10:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(4:10) 28-C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(15:00) 28-A.Peterson right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(10:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(3:46) 25-L.White right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(:53) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(6:04) 28-A.Peterson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(3:46) 28-C.Johnson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:07FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-3
(10:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 4:10TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 0-9
(4:10) 28-C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 4:05XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 28
- Score
- 6-10
(15:00) 28-A.Peterson right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:53XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 10:23FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-13
(10:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 3:46TD LWL. WhitePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 7-19
(3:46) 25-L.White right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 3:42XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-20
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:53FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 24
- Score
- 10-20
(:53) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 6:59FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 31
- Score
- 10-23
(6:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:04TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 16-23
(6:04) 28-A.Peterson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:00XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 17-23
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:46TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 17-29
(3:46) 28-C.Johnson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:40XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-30
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 2B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 3Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 5V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6A. Allison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 7G. Frerotte · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.06 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8
Broderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
J. Gage — TEN · Receiving
J. Gage posted the highest total EPA (+9.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.91 EPA per play.
J. Gage's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (4:18) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 12-J.Gage to MIN 1 for 2 yards (26-A.Winfield, 96-B.Robison). Minnesota challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2.)
Biggest single play (-4.88 EPA): G. Frerotte — (8:53) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 38-N.Tahi to MIN 35 for 2 yards (50-D.Thornton). FUMBLES (50-D.Thornton), RECOVERED by TEN-55-S.Tulloch at MIN 37. 55-S.Tulloch to MIN 33 for 4 yards (28-A.Pet
Quarterback report card
G. Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.06 total EPA
- K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -6.5% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.117 | +0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.007 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.487 | -0.080 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.031 | +0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -10.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +2.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — Cornelius Johnson
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Tennessee Titans — L. White
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Tennessee Titans — Cornelius Johnson
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 4:10) — (4:10) 28-C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:05) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TEN 28 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 28-A.Peterson right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 14:53) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) 25-L.White right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:42) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TEN 24 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the MIN 31 (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 28-A.Peterson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 6:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) 28-C.Johnson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 3:40) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 38-N.Tahi to MIN 35 for 2 yards (50-D.Thornton). FUMBLES (50-D.Thornton), RECOVERED by TEN-55-S.Tulloch at MIN 37. 55-S.Tulloch to MIN 33 for 4 yards (28-A.Pet
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) 28-A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 16 for no gain (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch), RECOVERED by TEN-97-T.Brown at MIN 15. 97-T.Brown to MIN 11 for 4 yards (78-M.Birk).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass deep left to 19-J.McCareins to MIN 29 for 16 yards (23-C.Griffin).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 28-A.Peterson right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins Aborted. 68-K.Mawae FUMBLES at TEN 37, RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.J. Henderson at TEN 41. 56-E.J. Henderson to TEN 41 for no gain (73-J.Scott).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 38-N.Tahi to MIN 35 for 2 yards (50-D.Thornton). FUMBLES (50-D.Thornton), RECOVERED by TEN-55-S.Tulloch at MIN 37. 55-S.Tulloch to MIN 33 for 4 yards (28-A.Pet
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) 28-A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 16 for no gain (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch), RECOVERED by TEN-97-T.Brown at MIN 15. 97-T.Brown to MIN 11 for 4 yards (78-M.Birk).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) 12-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 39, RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at TEN 40. 53-K.Bulluck to TEN 40 for no gain (78-M.Birk).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 20-N.Harper [97-T.Brown] at MIN 17. 20-N.Harper to MIN 6 for 11 yards (81-V.Shiancoe).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 10:07 · MIN 2 · Score 0-3
(10:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 4:10 · MIN 1 · Score 0-9
(4:10) 28-C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 4:05 · MIN 2 · Score 0-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · TEN 28 · Score 6-10
(15:00) 28-A.Peterson right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · TEN 2 · Score 7-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 10:23 · MIN 15 · Score 7-13
(10:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 3:46 · MIN 1 · Score 7-19
(3:46) 25-L.White right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 3:42 · MIN 2 · Score 7-20
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:53 · TEN 24 · Score 10-20
(:53) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 6:59 · MIN 31 · Score 10-23
(6:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:04 · TEN 3 · Score 16-23
(6:04) 28-A.Peterson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:00 · TEN 2 · Score 17-23
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:46 · MIN 6 · Score 17-29
(3:46) 28-C.Johnson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:40 · MIN 2 · Score 17-30
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Gage (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Collins (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans on 2008-09-28?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-17 in Week 4, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, Tennessee Titans 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q1 4:10) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q2 3:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 6:04) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 3:46) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 10:07, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 10:23, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 0:53, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 6:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans?
G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 54.3% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.06 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Tennessee Titans), 48.6% completion, -6.5% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Gage (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (4:18) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 12-J.Gage to MIN 1 for 2 yards (26-A.Winfield, 96-B.Robison). Minnesota challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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