Game story
In Week 4 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-29, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 38–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Smith (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -15.27 total EPA, and +9.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (14:29) (No Huddle) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 84-S.Hill INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Verner at TEN 48. 20-A.Verner pushed ob at NYJ 18 for 34 yards (87-J.Cumberland).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Locker · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +10.40 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 3 J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4 R. Fitzpatrick · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5 K. Winslow · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 J. Hunter · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.46 EPA/play
- 7 J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.99 EPA/play
- 8 K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Locker — TEN · Passing
J. Locker posted the highest total EPA (+10.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.11 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (7:19) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — D. Walker (J. Locker pass)
- Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (J. Locker pass)
- Tennessee Titans — J. Hunter (J. Locker pass)
- Tennessee Titans — G. Smith
- New York Jets — J. Cumberland (G. Smith pass)
- Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- New York Jets — N. Folk
- New York Jets — N. Folk
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 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 57:01) — (12:01) 10-J.Locker pass short middle to 82-D.Walker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 56:57) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–6. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 36:46) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TEN 29 (Q2 32:30) — (2:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 16 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 15-J.Hunter for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:02) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 84 (Q4 11:51); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 11:45) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 34 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-J.Cumberland for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 8:49) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 77 (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 7:06) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q1 59:29) — (14:29) (No Huddle) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 84-S.Hill INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Verner at TEN 48. 20-A.Verner pushed ob at NYJ 18 for 34 yards (87-J.Cumberland).
- New York Jets (Q2 39:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles left end to 50 for 3 yards (55-Z.Brown). FUMBLES (55-Z.Brown), RECOVERED by TEN-20-A.Verner at NYJ 35. 20-A.Verner to NYJ 26 for 9 yards (29-B.Powell). Penalty on
- New York Jets (Q2 41:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 11-J.Kerley to NYJ 40 for 23 yards (33-M.Griffin).
- New York Jets (Q2 31:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Verner at TEN 49. 20-A.Verner to NYJ 46 for 5 yards (29-B.Powell).
- New York Jets (Q1 47:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes to TEN 49 for 25 yards (30-J.McCourty) [99-J.Casey].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ 2 for -14 yards (97-K.Klug). FUMBLES (97-K.Klug) [97-K.Klug], RECOVERED by TEN-97-K.Klug at NYJ -2. TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 39:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles left end to 50 for 3 yards (55-Z.Brown). FUMBLES (55-Z.Brown), RECOVERED by TEN-20-A.Verner at NYJ 35. 20-A.Verner to NYJ 26 for 9 yards (29-B.Powell). Penalty on
- New York Jets (Q1 59:29) — (14:29) (No Huddle) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 84-S.Hill INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Verner at TEN 48. 20-A.Verner pushed ob at NYJ 18 for 34 yards (87-J.Cumberland).
Quarterback report card
G.Smith led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Smith (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +9.8% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -15.27 total EPA
- J.Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +14.9% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +10.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.190 | +0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.339 | +0.424 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.165 | -0.398 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.086 | +0.190 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 59.3% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -16.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +7.26 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.
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- G. Smith (NYJ) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Locker (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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 57:01 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
(12:01) 10-J.Locker pass short middle to 82-D.Walker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 56:57 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 49:23 · NYJ 8 · Score 0-10
(4:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · TEN 27 · Score 3-10
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · NYJ 4 · Score 3-16
(6:52) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 36:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 32:30 · TEN 29 · Score 6-17
(2:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 30:07 · NYJ 16 · Score 6-23
(:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 15-J.Hunter for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 30:02 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-24
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 11:51 · TEN 84 · Score 6-30
(11:51) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ 2 for -14 yards (97-K.Klug). FUMBLES (97-K.Klug) [97-K.Klug], RECOVERED by TEN-97-K.Klug at NYJ -2. TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 11:45 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-31
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 8:57 · TEN 34 · Score 12-31
(8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-J.Cumberland for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 8:49 · TEN 2 · Score 13-31
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-1-R.Quigley. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 7:19 · NYJ 77 · Score 13-37
(7:19) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 7:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-38
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New York Jets 38-13 in Week 4, 2013 on 2013-09-29.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was New York Jets 13, Tennessee Titans 38 (NYJ 13-38 TEN) in Week 4, 2013 on 2013-09-29.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Q2: New York Jets 6, Tennessee Titans 14; Q4: New York Jets 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: New York Jets 13, Tennessee Titans 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Walker (J. Locker pass) (Q1 57:01) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Washington (J. Locker pass) (Q2 36:52) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Hunter (J. Locker pass) (Q2 30:07) Tennessee Titans touchdown — G. Smith (Q4 11:51) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cumberland (G. Smith pass) (Q4 8:57) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Washington (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 7:19) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 49:23, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 32:30, 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?
G. Smith (New York Jets), 51.1% completion, +9.8% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -15.27 total passing EPA. J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 60.0% completion, +14.9% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +10.40 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +10.40 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.11 EPA): (7:19) (Shotgun) 4-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.1%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W