Game story
In Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-14, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 23–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Siemian (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with +5.85 total EPA, and -4.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass deep left to 11-D.Harris to TEN 25 for 46 yards (35-C.Jackson) [98-J.Simmons].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 21 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 2 D. Harris · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 3 T. Siemian · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +5.85 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +4.41 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5 M. Callaway · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 6 D. Foreman · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 7 J. Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8 T. Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Johnson — TEN · Receiving
M. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.75 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: 14-R.Bullock kicks 69 yards from TEN 35 to NO -4. 11-D.Harris to NO 19 for 23 yards (53-D.Cole). FUMBLES (53-D.Cole), RECOVERED by TEN-44-T.Carter at NO 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — T. Smith (T. Siemian pass)
- Tennessee Titans — R. Tannehill
- Tennessee Titans — M. Pruitt (R. Tannehill pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — M. Callaway (T. Siemian pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bullock
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bullock
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bullock
- New Orleans Saints — B. Johnson
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 NO 10 (Q1 45:55) — (:55) 14-R.Bullock 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q2 43:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q2 37:47) — (7:47) 14-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) 17-R.Tannehill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 31:38) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 27:07) — (12:07) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 27:02) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 13 (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) 14-M.Ingram right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q4 10:06) — (10:06) 14-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TEN 1 (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) 6-B.Johnson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass deep left to 11-D.Harris to TEN 25 for 46 yards (35-C.Jackson) [98-J.Simmons].
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:16) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-T.Siemian pass to 14-M.Ingram is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 30:00) — 14-R.Bullock kicks 69 yards from TEN 35 to NO -4. 11-D.Harris to NO 19 for 23 yards (53-D.Cole). FUMBLES (53-D.Cole), RECOVERED by TEN-44-T.Carter at NO 19.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 88-M.Johnson to NO 26 for 50 yards (23-M.Lattimore).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 30:00) — 14-R.Bullock kicks 69 yards from TEN 35 to NO -4. 11-D.Harris to NO 19 for 23 yards (53-D.Cole). FUMBLES (53-D.Cole), RECOVERED by TEN-44-T.Carter at NO 19.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass deep left to 11-D.Harris to TEN 25 for 46 yards (35-C.Jackson) [98-J.Simmons].
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 88-M.Johnson to NO 26 for 50 yards (23-M.Lattimore).
Quarterback report card
T.Siemian led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Siemian (New Orleans Saints) · 44 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.85 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.138 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.195 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.039 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 61.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints -0.04, Tennessee Titans -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -3.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -1.23 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.
- M. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Siemian (NO) 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 45:55 · NO 10 · Score 0-3
(:55) 14-R.Bullock 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 43:04 · TEN 11 · Score 6-3
(13:04) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 10-T.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 37:47 · NO 18 · Score 6-6
(7:47) 14-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 31:41 · NO 1 · Score 6-12
(1:41) 17-R.Tannehill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 31:38 · NO 15 · Score 6-13
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 27:07 · NO 2 · Score 6-19
(12:07) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 27:02 · NO 15 · Score 6-20
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 19:00 · TEN 13 · Score 12-20
(4:00) 14-M.Ingram right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 10:06 · NO 18 · Score 12-23
(10:06) 14-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 5:35 · TEN 1 · Score 15-23
(5:35) 6-B.Johnson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:20 · TEN 15 · Score 21-23
(1:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Siemian pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New Orleans Saints 23-21 in Week 10, 2021 on 2021-11-14.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 21, Tennessee Titans 23 (NO 21-23 TEN) in Week 10, 2021 on 2021-11-14.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 6, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 6, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 9, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 21, Tennessee Titans 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (T. Siemian pass) (Q2 43:04) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 31:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Pruitt (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 27:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q3 19:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Callaway (T. Siemian pass) (Q4 1:20) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 45:55, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 37:47, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 10:06, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Johnson (Q4 5:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
T. Siemian (New Orleans Saints), 43.2% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.85 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 59.4% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans?
M. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +7.67 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.75 EPA): 14-R.Bullock kicks 69 yards from TEN 35 to NO -4. 11-D.Harris to NO 19 for 23 yards (53-D.Cole). FUMBLES (53-D.Cole), RECOVERED by TEN-44-T.Carter at NO 19.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.0%.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Tennessee Titans won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
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