Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 16–11 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–5 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Decker
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:57) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Officia…
- Game date
- 2014-12-14
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 16–11 on 2014-12-14, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 5–3 halftime lead. E. Decker posted a game-high +7.19 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(3:21) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ -2 for -8 yards (99-J.Casey). FUMBLES (99-J.Casey), recovered by NYJ-74-N.Mangold at NYJ 6. 74-N.Mangold to NYJ 6 for no gain (92-R.Pitoitua). Tennessee challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short middle [99-J.Casey]. PENALTY on NYJ-7-G.Smith, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(2:13) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(6:08) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(4:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 38-J.Conner for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(2:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:14) 33-C.Ivory left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 3:21FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 0-3
(3:21) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:13Safety Geno SmithPoints+2
- Yard line
- TEN 94
- Score
- 0-5
(12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ -2 for -8 yards (99-J.Casey). FUMBLES (99-J.Casey), recovered by NYJ-74-N.Mangold at NYJ 6. 74-N.Mangold to NYJ 6 for no gain (92-R.Pitoitua). Tennessee challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short middle [99-J.Casey]. PENALTY on NYJ-7-G.Smith, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:13FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 33
- Score
- 3-5
(2:13) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 6:08FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-8
(6:08) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:41TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 9
- Score
- 9-8
(4:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 38-J.Conner for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 4:34XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-8
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:07FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 33
- Score
- 10-11
(2:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:14TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 16-11
(3:14) 33-C.Ivory left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 2N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3James Conner · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.41 EPA/play
- 4
Devontez Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 5J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6Pressley Harvin · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 7B. Sankey · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 8J. Amaro · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 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
E. Decker — NYJ · Receiving
E. Decker posted the highest total EPA (+7.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
E. Decker's top snap (+4.41 EPA): (5:57) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker ran ob at TEN 33
Quarterback report card
Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Geno Smith (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.39 total EPA
- C. Whitehurst (Tennessee Titans) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -17.6% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.129 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.3% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.083 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.296 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.129 | +0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 62.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.13 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -2.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -10.69 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — James Conner (Geno Smith pass)
- New York Jets — C. Ivory
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–2. Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 94 (Q2 12:13); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TEN 33 (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 15 (Q3 6:08) — (6:08) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 9 (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 38-J.Conner for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 4:34) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 33 (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 33-C.Ivory left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.Whitehurst pass deep middle to 82-D.Walker to NYJ 22 for 33 yards (26-D.Landry).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 12-C.Whitehurst pass incomplete deep right to 29-L.Washington.
- New York Jets (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Deck
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-C.Whitehurst sacked at NYJ 29 for -7 yards (98-Q.Coples).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 85-N.Washington to NYJ 22 for 26 yards (24-P.Adams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Deck
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 12:09) — 4-R.Quigley kicks 47 yards from NYJ 20 to TEN 33. 29-L.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-10-T.Graham at TEN 40.
- New York Jets (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 38-J.Conner for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 53 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 3:21 · NYJ 22 · Score 0-3
(3:21) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q2 12:13 · TEN 94 · Score 0-5
(12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ -2 for -8 yards (99-J.Casey). FUMBLES (99-J.Casey), recovered by NYJ-74-N.Mangold at NYJ 6. 74-N.Mangold to NYJ 6 for no gain (92-R.Pitoitua). Tenn - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 2:13 · TEN 33 · Score 3-5
(2:13) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 6:08 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-8
(6:08) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 4:41 · TEN 9 · Score 9-8
(4:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 38-J.Conner for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 4:34 · TEN 2 · Score 10-8
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 2:07 · NYJ 33 · Score 10-11
(2:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:14 · TEN 1 · Score 16-11
(3:14) 33-C.Ivory left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- E. Decker (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Whitehurst (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans on 2014-12-14?
The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 16-11 in Week 15, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Tennessee Titans 2; Q3: New York Jets 7, Tennessee Titans 6; Q4: New York Jets 6, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: New York Jets 16, Tennessee Titans 11.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
New York Jets touchdown — J. Conner (G. Smith pass) (Q3 4:41) New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (Q4 3:14) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 3:21, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 2:13, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q3 6:08, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q3 2:07, 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?
Geno Smith (New York Jets), 43.2% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.39 total passing EPA. C. Whitehurst (Tennessee Titans), 35.7% completion, -17.6% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans?
E. Decker (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.41 EPA): (5:57) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-G.Smith pass de.
Was New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New York Jets won 16-11 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-11 Now 3-11 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L
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