Game story
In Week 4 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-30, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 26–23 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +3.68 total EPA, and +0.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+35.8% win probability) landed in overtime when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (4:51) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-T.Taylor ran ob at 50 for 19 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +15.72 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +11.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 3 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4 D. Lewis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5 T. Sharpe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 6 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +3.68 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7 Z. Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 J. Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Mariota — TEN · Passing
M. Mariota posted the highest total EPA (+15.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.92 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (4:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 80-J.Matthews for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Matthews (C. Wentz pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Jeffery (C. Wentz pass)
- Tennessee Titans — M. Mariota
- Tennessee Titans — T. Sharpe (M. Mariota pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Davis (M. Mariota pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott
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 PHI 24 (Q1 56:26) — (11:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TEN 56 (Q2 34:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 80-J.Matthews for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 34:04) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TEN 16 (Q3 22:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 22:36) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q3 17:58) — (2:58) 8-M.Mariota scrambles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 17:51) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 19-T.Sharpe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 5:01) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
Overtime: Tennessee Titans won the period 6–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TEN 19 (OT 6:23) — (6:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PHI 10 (OT 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 84-C.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 13-T.Taylor ran ob at 50 for 19 yards.
- Philadelphia Eagles (OT 6:23) — (6:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 33-D.Lewis to PHI 15 for 17 yards (31-J.Mills, 54-K.Grugier-Hill).
- Tennessee Titans (OT 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete short middle to 14-N.Williams. PENALTY on PHI-22-S.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, 4 yards, enforced at PHI 44 - No Play.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 84-C.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 80-J.Matthews for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 84-C.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 22:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Maddox at TEN 40. 29-A.Maddox to TEN 17 for 23 yards (13-T.Taylor).
Quarterback report card
C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 58 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.68 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +15.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.063 | +0.302 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.354 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 56.7% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +3.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +8.52 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. Mariota (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Mariota (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 FG (+3) — Q1 56:26 · PHI 24 · Score 0-3
(11:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 34:12 · TEN 56 · Score 6-3
(4:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 80-J.Matthews for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 34:04 · TEN 15 · Score 7-3
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · TEN 9 · Score 10-3
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 22:44 · TEN 16 · Score 16-3
(7:44) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 22:36 · TEN 15 · Score 17-3
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:58 · PHI 2 · Score 17-9
(2:58) 8-M.Mariota scrambles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 17:51 · PHI 15 · Score 17-10
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 9:22 · PHI 15 · Score 17-13
(9:22) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 5:06 · PHI 11 · Score 17-19
(5:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 19-T.Sharpe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 5:01 · PHI 15 · Score 17-20
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 0:21 · TEN 12 · Score 20-20
(:21) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — OT 6:23 · TEN 19 · Score 23-20
(6:23) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — OT 0:17 · PHI 10 · Score 23-26
(:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 84-C.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Philadelphia Eagles 26-23 in Week 4, 2018 on 2018-09-30.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 23, Tennessee Titans 26 (PHI 23-26 TEN) in Week 4, 2018 on 2018-09-30.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Tennessee Titans 10; Q5: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Tennessee Titans 6; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 23, Tennessee Titans 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Matthews (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 34:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Jeffery (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 22:44) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariota (Q3 17:58) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Sharpe (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 5:06) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Davis (M. Mariota pass) (OT 0:17) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 56:26, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q4 9:22, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 0:21, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (OT 6:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.9% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.68 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 57.7% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +15.72 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +15.72 on passing plays. across 52 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.92 EPA): (4:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 80-J.Matthews for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +35.8%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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