Game story
In Week 12 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-23, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 38–31 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -0.85 total EPA.
On the individual side, P. Price (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.58 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (2:48) 13-C.Mohr punts 40 yards to TEN 42, Center-48-D.Rackley. 86-J.McCareins for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 21 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 2 W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.58 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3 B. Volek · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +6.23 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4 J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 5 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.65 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 7 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 8 E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Price — ATL · Receiving
P. Price posted the highest total EPA (+9.58) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.92 EPA per play.
The signature play (+8.22 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (:57) 11-D.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A player from the home sideline knocked down offical and penalty will be assessed on KO. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between d
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Rossum
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (D. Johnson pass)
- Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — E. George
- Tennessee Titans — J. McCareins
- Tennessee Titans — J. McCareins (B. Volek pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — P. Price (D. Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 96 (Q1 58:10) — (13:10) 15-C.Hentrich punts 55 yards to ATL 41, Center-58-K.Amato. 20-A.Rossum for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 57:53) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q1 52:26) — (7:26) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 52:21) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TEN 86 (Q1 45:57); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 45:41) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q2 42:08) — (12:08) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 42:02) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 41:18) — (11:18) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 41:13) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TEN 22 (Q3 24:07) — (9:07) 4-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 20:05) — (5:05) 27-E.George up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 20:03) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 82 (Q3 17:48) — (2:48) 13-C.Mohr punts 40 yards to TEN 42, Center-48-D.Rackley. 86-J.McCareins for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 17:32) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 1-G.Anderson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) 7-B.Volek pass to 86-J.McCareins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 7:39) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TEN 41 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 11-D.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 5:05) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 17:48) — (2:48) 13-C.Mohr punts 40 yards to TEN 42, Center-48-D.Rackley. 86-J.McCareins for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Calmus at ATL 32. 54-R.Calmus to ATL 21 for 11 yards (33-J.Griffith).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 42:02) — 15-C.Hentrich kicks 57 yards from TEN 30 to ATL 13. 36-T.Jervey MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by TEN-81-J.Schifino at ATL 8.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 58:10) — (13:10) 15-C.Hentrich punts 55 yards to ATL 41, Center-58-K.Amato. 20-A.Rossum for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 45:57) — (:57) 11-D.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A player from the home sideline knocked down offical and penalty will be assessed on KO. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 42:02) — 15-C.Hentrich kicks 57 yards from TEN 30 to ATL 13. 36-T.Jervey MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by TEN-81-J.Schifino at ATL 8.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 33-J.Griffith INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Calmus at ATL 32. 54-R.Calmus to ATL 21 for 11 yards (33-J.Griffith).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 17:48) — (2:48) 13-C.Mohr punts 40 yards to TEN 42, Center-48-D.Rackley. 86-J.McCareins for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.85 total EPA
- B.Volek (Tennessee Titans) · 15 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +6.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.168 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.294 | -0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.146 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 54.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -12.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -0.63 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.
- P. Price (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 58:10 · ATL 96 · Score 0-6
(13:10) 15-C.Hentrich punts 55 yards to ATL 41, Center-58-K.Amato. 20-A.Rossum for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 57:53 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 52:26 · TEN 2 · Score 0-13
(7:26) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 52:21 · TEN 2 · Score 0-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 45:57 · TEN 86 · Score 0-20
(:57) 11-D.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A player from the home sideline knocked down offical and penalty will be assessed on KO. PENALTY o - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 45:41 · TEN 2 · Score 0-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 42:08 · ATL 6 · Score 6-21
(12:08) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 42:02 · ATL 2 · Score 7-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 41:18 · ATL 5 · Score 13-21
(11:18) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 41:13 · ATL 2 · Score 14-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 24:07 · TEN 22 · Score 14-24
(9:07) 4-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 20:05 · ATL 2 · Score 20-24
(5:05) 27-E.George up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 20:03 · ATL 2 · Score 21-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:48 · TEN 82 · Score 27-24
(2:48) 13-C.Mohr punts 40 yards to TEN 42, Center-48-D.Rackley. 86-J.McCareins for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 17:32 · ATL 2 · Score 28-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 9:29 · ATL 4 · Score 31-24
(9:29) 1-G.Anderson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 7:45 · ATL 14 · Score 37-24
(7:45) 7-B.Volek pass to 86-J.McCareins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 7:39 · ATL 2 · Score 38-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · TEN 41 · Score 38-30
(5:12) 11-D.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 5:05 · TEN 2 · Score 38-31
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-31 in Week 12, 2003 on 2003-11-23.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 38, Atlanta Falcons 31 (TEN 38-31 ATL) in Week 12, 2003 on 2003-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Atlanta Falcons 21; Q2: Tennessee Titans 14, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 14, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 38, Atlanta Falcons 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Rossum (Q1 58:10) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 52:26) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (D. Johnson pass) (Q1 45:57) Tennessee Titans touchdown — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q2 42:08) Tennessee Titans touchdown — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q2 41:18) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q3 20:05) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. McCareins (Q3 17:48) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. McCareins (B. Volek pass) (Q4 7:45) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — P. Price (D. Johnson pass) (Q4 5:12) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 24:07, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 9:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), 52.8% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.85 total passing EPA. B. Volek (Tennessee Titans), 60.0% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +6.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons?
P. Price (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +9.58 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+8.22 EPA): (:57) 11-D.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A player from the home sideline knocked down offical and penalty will be assessed on KO. PENALTY on ATL, Unsportsmanli. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.2%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tennessee Titans won 38-31 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
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