Game story
In Week 1 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-09-10, the New York Jets took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 23–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -11.64 total EPA, and -9.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Pennington (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (6:11) 10-C.Pennington sacked at NYJ 5 for -6 yards (31-C.Finnegan). FUMBLES (31-C.Finnegan), RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at NYJ 1.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 13 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +12.57 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +12.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +11.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4 C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 5 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6 D. Givens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7 B. Wade · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8 T. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Pennington — NYJ · Passing
C. Pennington posted the highest total EPA (+12.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.00 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (14:54) 5-K.Collins pass deep right intended for 84-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at TEN 47. 25-K.Rhodes to TEN 22 for 25 yards (45-A.Hall).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — K. Barlow
- New York Jets — J. Cotchery (C. Pennington pass)
- Tennessee Titans — T. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — T. Henry
- New York Jets — C. Baker (C. Pennington pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 43:20) — (13:20) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 43:17) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TEN 1 (Q3 27:50) — (12:50) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 16–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 20-T.Henry left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the NYJ 1 (Q4 10:46) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-T.Henry rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 20-T.Henry right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 5:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 83-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 86-C.Baker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:10) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 10-C.Pennington sacked at NYJ 5 for -6 yards (31-C.Finnegan). FUMBLES (31-C.Finnegan), RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at NYJ 1.
- New York Jets (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right to 87-L.Coles to TEN 6 for 38 yards (24-C.Hope).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 83-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 86-C.Baker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 5-K.Collins pass incomplete short left to 80-B.Scaife (22-J.Miller) [25-K.Rhodes].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) 5-K.Collins pass deep right intended for 84-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at TEN 47. 25-K.Rhodes to TEN 22 for 25 yards (45-A.Hall).
- New York Jets (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 10-C.Pennington sacked at NYJ 5 for -6 yards (31-C.Finnegan). FUMBLES (31-C.Finnegan), RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at NYJ 1.
- New York Jets (Q3 24:01) — (9:01) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- New York Jets (Q2 31:58) — (1:58) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 88-S.Ryan to TEN 19 for 10 yards (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-28-L.Thompson at TEN 15. 28-L.Thompson to TEN 29 for 14 yards (88-S.
Quarterback report card
K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 42 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -11.64 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +12.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.114 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.322 | -0.266 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.186 | +0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.114 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 54.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -0.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -9.79 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets 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.
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Collins (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Pennington (NYJ) 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.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 43:20 · TEN 1 · Score 6-0
(13:20) 32-K.Barlow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 43:17 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:23 · TEN 8 · Score 13-0
(:23) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 27:50 · TEN 1 · Score 16-0
(12:50) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 10:48 · NYJ 3 · Score 16-6
(10:48) 20-T.Henry left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 10:46 · NYJ 1 · Score 16-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-T.Henry rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:03 · NYJ 1 · Score 16-14
(6:03) 20-T.Henry right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 5:58 · NYJ 2 · Score 16-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 83-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · TEN 12 · Score 22-16
(2:15) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 86-C.Baker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 2:10 · TEN 2 · Score 23-16
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 in Week 1, 2006 on 2006-09-10.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was New York Jets 23, Tennessee Titans 16 (NYJ 23-16 TEN) in Week 1, 2006 on 2006-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
Q2: New York Jets 13, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: New York Jets 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: New York Jets 7, Tennessee Titans 16; Final: New York Jets 23, Tennessee Titans 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
New York Jets touchdown — K. Barlow (Q2 43:20) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cotchery (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 30:23) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 10:48) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 6:03) New York Jets touchdown — C. Baker (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 2:15) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 27:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
K. Collins (Tennessee Titans), 40.5% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -11.64 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 61.5% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +12.57 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Pennington (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +12.57 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.00 EPA): (14:54) 5-K.Collins pass deep right intended for 84-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at TEN 47. 25-K.Rhodes to TEN 22 for 25 yards (45-A.Hall).. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.5%.
Was New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 23-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Now 1-0 W
Tennessee Titans
Now 0-1 L
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