Game story
In Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-10, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 12–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -14.52 total EPA, and -9.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Decker (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (5:59) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Bynes at TEN 40. 57-J.Bynes ran ob at TEN 15 for 25 yards (67-Q.Spain). PENALTY on TEN-67-Q.Spain, Unnecessary Roughne
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Decker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2 J. Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3 J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4 C. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 5 E. Penny · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 6 K. Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Decker — TEN · Receiving
E. Decker posted the highest total EPA (+4.65) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.27 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (5:59) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Bynes at TEN 40. 57-J.Bynes ran ob at TEN 15 for 25 yards (67-Q.Spain). PENALTY on TEN-67-Q.Spain, Unnecessary Roughness, 8 yards, enforce
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
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 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q2 37:23); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 37:16) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the TEN 29 (Q3 24:41) — (9:41) 4-P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q3 19:48) — (4:48) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the TEN 14 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Bynes at TEN 40. 57-J.Bynes ran ob at TEN 15 for 25 yards (67-Q.Spain). PENALTY on TEN-67-Q.Spain, Unnecessary Roughne
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 16:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Williams at ARI 4. 25-T.Williams to ARI 16 for 12 yards (81-J.Smith).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) 2-A.Lee punts 55 yards to TEN 22, Center-49-J.Drescher. 25-A.Jackson to TEN 22 for no gain (13-Ja.Brown, 35-E.Penny).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 22:35) — (7:35) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 14-E.Weems. 14-E.Weems up the middle to TEN 36 for 1 yard (57-J.Bynes, 35-E.Penny). Arizona challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Punt fo
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Bynes at TEN 40. 57-J.Bynes ran ob at TEN 15 for 25 yards (67-Q.Spain). PENALTY on TEN-67-Q.Spain, Unnecessary Roughne
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 16:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Williams at ARI 4. 25-T.Williams to ARI 16 for 12 yards (81-J.Smith).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 22:35) — (7:35) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 14-E.Weems. 14-E.Weems up the middle to TEN 36 for 1 yard (57-J.Bynes, 35-E.Penny). Arizona challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Punt fo
Quarterback report card
M.Mariota led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -14.52 total EPA
- B.Gabbert (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.297 | -0.204 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.382 | -0.197 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.131 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.204 | +0.297 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.20 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -16.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -22.24 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals 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.
- E. Decker (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Mariota (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 37:23 · ARI 6 · Score 6-0
(7:23) 22-D.Henry left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fi - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 37:16 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 24:41 · TEN 29 · Score 7-3
(9:41) 4-P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 19:48 · TEN 5 · Score 7-6
(4:48) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 6:03 · TEN 14 · Score 7-9
(6:03) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:50 · TEN 17 · Score 7-12
(3:50) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Drescher, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Tennessee Titans 12-7 in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 7, Arizona Cardinals 12 (TEN 7-12 ARI) in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Tennessee Titans 7, Arizona Cardinals 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Arizona Cardinals?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 37:23) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 24:41, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 19:48, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 6:03, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 3:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Arizona Cardinals?
M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 42.1% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -14.52 total passing EPA. B. Gabbert (Arizona Cardinals), 44.7% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.48 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Arizona Cardinals?
E. Decker (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +4.65 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.27 EPA): (5:59) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Bynes at TEN 40. 57-J.Bynes ran ob at TEN 15 for 25 yards (67-Q.Spain). PENALTY on TEN-67-Q.Spain,. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.1%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Arizona Cardinals won 12-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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