Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 23–14 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 10–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. McNair
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:00) S.McNair pass intended for F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at TEN 36. D.William…
- Game date
- 2000-10-08
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–14 on 2000-10-08, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 14–10 halftime lead. S. McNair posted a game-high +6.25 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(7:30) A.Del Greco 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. kick bounced in off left upright
(14:02) C.Dillon right guard for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
(6:53) S.McNair pass to D.Mason for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(3:00) S.McNair pass intended for F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at TEN 36. D.Williams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tenn. #74 Bruce Matthews injured on play. Left field on his own power.
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
(8:51) E.George right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(3:33) A.Del Greco 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(2:10) A.Del Greco 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 7:30FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 3-0
(7:30) A.Del Greco 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. kick bounced in off left upright
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 14:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 80
- Score
- 3-6
(14:02) C.Dillon right guard for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 3-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 6:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 19
- Score
- 9-7
(6:53) S.McNair pass to D.Mason for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 6:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 71
- Score
- 10-13
(3:00) S.McNair pass intended for F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at TEN 36. D.Williams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tenn. #74 Bruce Matthews injured on play. Left field on his own power.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-14
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 8:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 16-14
(8:51) E.George right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 8:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 3:33FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 23
- Score
- 20-14
(3:33) A.Del Greco 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 2:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 16
- Score
- 23-14
(2:10) A.Del Greco 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +6.25 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 3Caleb Sanders · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5
Arian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 6B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 7C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.56 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.02 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
S. McNair — TEN · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+6.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
S. McNair's top snap (-7.40 EPA): (3:00) S.McNair pass intended for F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at TEN 36. D.Williams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tenn. #74 Bruce Matthews injured on play. Left field on his own power.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.25 total EPA
- Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -10.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.253 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 31.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.156 | -0.283 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.180 | -0.070 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.253 | +0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.2% | 56.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.25 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -16.73 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -4.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
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 CIN 4 (Q1 7:30) — (7:30) A.Del Greco 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. kick bounced in off left upright.
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 80 (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) C.Dillon right guard for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 13:48) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q2 6:53) — (6:53) S.McNair pass to D.Mason for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 6:45) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 71 (Q2 3:00); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 2:48) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) E.George right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 8:48) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) A.Del Greco 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) A.Del Greco 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 15:00) — N.Rackers kicks 73 yards from CIN 30 to TEN -3. D.Mason to TEN 30 for 33 yards (R.Heath).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) S.McNair pass intended for F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at TEN 36. D.Williams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tenn. #74 Bruce Matthews injured on play. Left field on his own power.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) C.Dillon right guard for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) E.George right guard to CIN 2 for 3 yards (D.Williams). FUMBLES (D.Williams), RECOVERED by CIN-R.Heath at CIN 0. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 9:38) — (9:38) S.McNair pass to C.Sanders to CIN 5 for 40 yards (T.Carter).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) S.McNair pass intended for F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at TEN 36. D.Williams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tenn. #74 Bruce Matthews injured on play. Left field on his own power.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) C.Dillon right guard for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) E.George right guard to CIN 2 for 3 yards (D.Williams). FUMBLES (D.Williams), RECOVERED by CIN-R.Heath at CIN 0. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 9:38) — (9:38) S.McNair pass to C.Sanders to CIN 5 for 40 yards (T.Carter).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 7:30 · CIN 4 · Score 3-0
(7:30) A.Del Greco 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. kick bounced in off left upright - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 14:02 · TEN 80 · Score 3-6
(14:02) C.Dillon right guard for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 13:48 · TEN 2 · Score 3-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 6:53 · CIN 19 · Score 9-7
(6:53) S.McNair pass to D.Mason for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 6:45 · CIN 2 · Score 10-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:00 · CIN 71 · Score 10-13
(3:00) S.McNair pass intended for F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at TEN 36. D.Williams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tenn. #74 Bruce Matthews injured on play. Left field on his own power. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:48 · TEN 2 · Score 10-14
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 8:51 · CIN 5 · Score 16-14
(8:51) E.George right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 8:48 · CIN 2 · Score 17-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 3:33 · CIN 23 · Score 20-14
(3:33) A.Del Greco 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 2:10 · CIN 16 · Score 23-14
(2:10) A.Del Greco 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Long, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2000-10-08?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-14 in Week 6, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q3: Tennessee Titans 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 23, Cincinnati Bengals 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:02) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:53) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 3:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:51) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:30, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q3 3:33, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 55.9% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.25 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 41.7% completion, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -10.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-7.40 EPA): (3:00) S.McNair pass intended for F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at TEN 36. D.Williams for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tenn. #74 Bruce Matthews injured on play. Left field on his own.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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