Game story
In Week 16 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-23, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 10–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Pennington (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -5.69 total EPA, and +17.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Cotchery (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-V.Young sacked at TEN 42 for -6 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris), RECOVERED by NYJ-63-D.Robertson at TEN 45.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +12.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 2 R. Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3 J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 4 C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 5 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 6 B. Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7 E. Moulds · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 8 B. Hartsock · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Cotchery — NYJ · Receiving
J. Cotchery posted the highest total EPA (+12.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.38 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-V.Young sacked at TEN 42 for -6 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris), RECOVERED by NYJ-63-D.Robertson at TEN 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — C. Brown
- New York Jets — J. Cotchery (C. Pennington pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q2 44:26) — (14:26) 29-C.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 44:23) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 9 (Q2 41:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Vickerson]..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 28 (Q3 21:40) — (6:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-V.Young sacked at TEN 42 for -6 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris), RECOVERED by NYJ-63-D.Robertson at TEN 45.
- New York Jets (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 10-C.Pennington pass short left intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck at TEN -7. Touchback.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington sacked at NYJ 45 for -10 yards (97-T.Brown).
- New York Jets (Q2 30:20) — (:20) (Field Goal formation) 1-M.Nugent 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-3-J.Kapinos.
- New York Jets (Q2 37:35) — (7:35) 10-C.Pennington pass short middle to 16-B.Smith pushed ob at TEN 31 for 29 yards (33-M.Griffin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-V.Young sacked at TEN 42 for -6 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris), RECOVERED by NYJ-63-D.Robertson at TEN 45.
- New York Jets (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 10-C.Pennington pass short left intended for 16-B.Smith INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck at TEN -7. Touchback.
- New York Jets (Q2 42:23) — (12:23) 10-C.Pennington pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery to TEN 11 for 48 yards (31-C.Finnegan).
- New York Jets (Q1 47:07) — (2:07) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at NYJ 40. 21-R.Hill to NYJ 40 for no gain (89-J.Cotchery).
Quarterback report card
C.Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 38 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +17.9% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.69 total EPA
- V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -6.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.084 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 36.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.230 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.160 | -0.026 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.084 | +0.118 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.5% | 52.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.12, Tennessee Titans -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -8.95 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -6.23 total EPA, 2 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.
- J. Cotchery (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- 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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 44:26 · NYJ 4 · Score 0-6
(14:26) 29-C.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 44:23 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 41:05 · TEN 9 · Score 6-7
(11:05) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-K.Vickerson]. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 21:40 · NYJ 28 · Score 6-10
(6:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New York Jets 10-6 in Week 16, 2007 on 2007-12-23.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was New York Jets 6, Tennessee Titans 10 (NYJ 6-10 TEN) in Week 16, 2007 on 2007-12-23.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
Q2: New York Jets 6, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: New York Jets 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: New York Jets 6, Tennessee Titans 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Brown (Q2 44:26) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cotchery (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 41:05) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 21:40, 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?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 68.4% completion, +17.9% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.69 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 41.4% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -6.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Cotchery (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +12.89 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.38 EPA): (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-V.Young sacked at TEN 42 for -6 yards (52-D.Harris). FUMBLES (52-D.Harris), RECOVERED by NYJ-63-D.Robertson at TEN 45.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.9%.
Was New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Tennessee Titans won 10-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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