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NFL · Week 8 · October 22, 2000 · 8 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2000 Week 8 Recap

Titans defeat Ravens 14–6 in Week 8

S.Sharpe led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 14–6 Week 8 finish.

Tennessee Titans 14 6–1 Winner
Final 14–6
Baltimore Ravens 6 5–3
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
14–6
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 7–6 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
T. Banks
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Sharpe
Game date
October 22, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • D.Mason 2 REC · 17 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • E.George 1 CAR · 4 YDS -0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Kinney -0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • S.Sharpe 8 REC · 104 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Holmes 6 CAR · 30 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Patrick Johnson
    Patrick Johnson 1 REC · 4 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Baltimore Ravens 14–6 in Week 8 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-22, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+54.6% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

In Week 8 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-22, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 14–6 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -9.38 total EPA.

On the individual side, S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: C.Hentrich kicks 65 yards from TEN 30 to BAL 5. C.Harris to BAL 27 for 22 yards (R.Thomas).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Tennessee Titans0770014
Baltimore Ravens330006

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2 P. Holmes · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  3. 3 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  4. 4 P. Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +0.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  6. 6 Q. Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · -0.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · -0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8 E. George · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · -0.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.37 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

S. Sharpe — BAL · Receiving

S. Sharpe posted the highest total EPA (+4.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.63 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (13:28) T.Banks pass intended for B.Coates INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at BAL 24. R.Godfrey for 24 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 — unlisted player (Q2 30:51)
  • Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 28:28)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q1 50:50)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 41:01)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 3 (Q1 50:50) — (5:50) M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q2 41:01) — (11:01) M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BAL 9 (Q2 30:51) — (:51) S.McNair pass to R.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 30:44) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 81 (Q3 28:28) — (13:28) T.Banks pass intended for B.Coates INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at BAL 24. R.Godfrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 28:22) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 60:00) — C.Hentrich kicks 65 yards from TEN 30 to BAL 5. C.Harris to BAL 27 for 22 yards (R.Thomas). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.59]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 28:28) — (13:28) T.Banks pass intended for B.Coates INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at BAL 24. R.Godfrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.2% · EPA -7.63]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) T.Banks pass intended for T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by D.Sidney at TEN -1. Touchback. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.39]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) T.Dilfer pass intended for J.Lewis INTERCEPTED by M.Booker at TEN 22. M.Booker to TEN 24 for 2 yards (J.Lewis). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.45]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 26:17) — (11:17) T.Banks pass INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at TEN 42. R.Godfrey to TEN 43 for 1 yard (J.Lewis). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.92]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 28:28) — (13:28) T.Banks pass intended for B.Coates INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at BAL 24. R.Godfrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.2% · EPA -7.63]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 26:17) — (11:17) T.Banks pass INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at TEN 42. R.Godfrey to TEN 43 for 1 yard (J.Lewis). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.92]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) T.Banks pass intended for T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by D.Sidney at TEN -1. Touchback. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.39]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) S.McNair pass to R.Thomas to TEN 40 for 3 yards (K.Herring). FUMBLES (K.Herring), RECOVERED by BAL-R.Woodson at TEN 43. R.Woodson to TEN 39 for 4 yards. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.07]

Quarterback report card

T.Banks led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T.Banks (Baltimore Ravens) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -9.38 total EPA
  • S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -6.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatTennessee TitansBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.162-0.194
Offensive success rate29.9%40.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.285-0.244
Rush EPA/play-0.301-0.213
Defensive EPA/play+0.194+0.162
Defensive success rate60.0%70.1%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans -0.16, Baltimore Ravens -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -20.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -10.85 total EPA, 1 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.
  • S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) 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.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 50:50 · TEN 3 · Score 0-3
    (5:50) M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 41:01 · TEN 20 · Score 0-6
    (11:01) M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 30:51 · BAL 9 · Score 6-6
    (:51) S.McNair pass to R.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 30:44 · BAL 2 · Score 7-6
    A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
  5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 28:28 · TEN 81 · Score 13-6
    (13:28) T.Banks pass intended for B.Coates INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at BAL 24. R.Godfrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 28:22 · BAL 2 · Score 14-6
    A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Baltimore Ravens 14-6 in Week 8, 2000 on 2000-10-22.

What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens?

The final score was Tennessee Titans 14, Baltimore Ravens 6 (TEN 14-6 BAL) in Week 8, 2000 on 2000-10-22.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 14, Baltimore Ravens 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:51) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 28:28) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q1 50:50, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 41:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens?

T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens), 44.7% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -9.38 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 47.8% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -6.57 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens?

S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +4.97 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.63 EPA): (13:28) T.Banks pass intended for B.Coates INTERCEPTED by R.Godfrey at BAL 24. R.Godfrey for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L