Game story
In Week 8 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-27, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 30–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +17.93 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-30.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (1:13) 28-C.Dillon right tackle to TEN 1 for no gain (98-R.Smith; 53-K.Bulluck). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +17.93 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2 J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.63 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 4 K. Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 6 P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 7 L. Neal · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 M. Green · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. McNair — TEN · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+17.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.16 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: 6-J.Nedney kicks 64 yards from TEN 30 to CIN 6. 36-B.Bennett to CIN 28 for 22 yards (80-D.Hill). FUMBLES (80-D.Hill), RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at CIN 31. 30-D.Mitchell to CIN 31 for no gain (24-L.Thompson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — L. Neal (J. Kitna pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
- Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Schobel (J. Kitna pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
- Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 56:06) — (11:06) 3-J.Kitna pass to 41-L.Neal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 56:01) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q2 43:46) — (13:46) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 43:40) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 35:44) — (5:44) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q2 31:08) — (1:08) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 32 (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 28:19) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 39 (Q3 23:57) — (8:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 23:49) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q3 20:12) — (5:12) 5-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {NOTE: S.Rolle (TEN #21) injured on the play, came off field on own power}; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 13:32) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 16 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 10:07) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 28-C.Dillon right tackle to TEN 1 for no gain (98-R.Smith; 53-K.Bulluck). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:07) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 64 yards from TEN 30 to CIN 6. 36-B.Bennett to CIN 28 for 22 yards (80-D.Hill). FUMBLES (80-D.Hill), RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at CIN 31. 30-D.Mitchell to CIN 31 for no gain (24-
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 23:57) — (8:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick ran ob at TEN 20 for 21 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 15:25) — (:25) 36-B.Bennett left guard to TEN 25 for 27 yards (22-A.Dyson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:07) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 64 yards from TEN 30 to CIN 6. 36-B.Bennett to CIN 28 for 22 yards (80-D.Hill). FUMBLES (80-D.Hill), RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at CIN 31. 30-D.Mitchell to CIN 31 for no gain (24-
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 23:57) — (8:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) 27-E.George left tackle to CIN 15 for 12 yards (27-A.Hawkins). FUMBLES (27-A.Hawkins), RECOVERED by CIN-97-B.Whittington at CIN 15. 97-B.Whittington to CIN 15 for no gain (71-F.Miller).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 28:27) — (13:27) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +0.62 EPA/play · +17.93 total EPA
- J.Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +0.52 EPA/play · +14.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.302 | +0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 62.5% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.541 | +0.522 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.100 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.126 | -0.302 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 37.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +11.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +21.73 total EPA, 6 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.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 56:06 · TEN 1 · Score 0-6
(11:06) 3-J.Kitna pass to 41-L.Neal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 56:01 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 43:46 · TEN 4 · Score 0-13
(13:46) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 43:40 · TEN 2 · Score 0-14
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 35:44 · CIN 15 · Score 3-14
(5:44) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 31:08 · CIN 9 · Score 6-14
(1:08) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 28:27 · CIN 32 · Score 12-14
(13:27) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 28:19 · CIN 2 · Score 13-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 23:57 · CIN 39 · Score 19-14
(8:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 23:49 · CIN 2 · Score 20-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 20:12 · TEN 27 · Score 20-17
(5:12) 5-N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:38 · TEN 8 · Score 20-23
(13:38) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {NOTE: S.Rolle (TEN #21) injured on the play, came off field on own power} - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:32 · TEN 2 · Score 20-24
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 10:13 · CIN 16 · Score 26-24
(10:13) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 10:07 · CIN 2 · Score 27-24
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 8:08 · CIN 28 · Score 30-24
(8:08) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-24 in Week 8, 2002 on 2002-10-27.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 30, Cincinnati Bengals 24 (TEN 30-24 CIN) in Week 8, 2002 on 2002-10-27.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 14, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 10, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 30, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Neal (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 56:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 43:46) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q3 28:27) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q3 23:57) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Schobel (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 13:38) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 10:13) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 35:44, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 31:08, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 20:12, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 8:08, 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), 55.2% completion, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +17.93 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.7% completion, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +14.63 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +17.93 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.16 EPA): 6-J.Nedney kicks 64 yards from TEN 30 to CIN 6. 36-B.Bennett to CIN 28 for 22 yards (80-D.Hill). FUMBLES (80-D.Hill), RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at CIN 31. 30-D.Mitchell to CIN. The biggest win-probability swing was -30.0%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tennessee Titans won 30-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
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