Game story
In Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-08, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 43–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -19.49 total EPA, and -2.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 43 |
| Cleveland Browns | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +10.64 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2 De. Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 3 A. Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 4 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
- 5 R. Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 6 D. Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 D. Ratley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8 A. Humphries · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Mariota — TEN · Passing
M. Mariota posted the highest total EPA (+10.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.33 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — D. Hilliard
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Cleveland Browns — D. Njoku (B. Mayfield pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry (M. Mariota pass)
- Tennessee Titans — M. Mariota
- Tennessee Titans — M. Mariota
- Tennessee Titans — M. Butler
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — C. Santos
- Tennessee Titans — C. Santos
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q1 55:18) — (10:18) 25-D.Hilliard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q1 51:36) — (6:36) 7-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 9–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) 22-D.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 39:39) — 7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 98 (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) 6-B.Mayfield sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). CLE-70-K.Lamm was injured during the play. He is Out..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q3 26:58) — (11:58) 7-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q3 17:13) — (2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 17:10) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 75 (Q3 17:10); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 16:57) — 7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 28–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-De.Walker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 12:32) — 7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-De.Walker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 9:03) — 7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 70 (Q4 3:11); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:02); Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 75 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 24-N.Chubb up the middle to CLE 26 for 1 yard (44-K.Correa)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 17:10) — (2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 17:58) — (2:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 80-J.Landry to TEN 3 for 34 yards (26-L.Ryan).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 56:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 81-R.Higgins to TEN 4 for 35 yards (54-R.Evans).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 11-A.Brown to CLE 20 for 47 yards (23-D.Randall).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 13-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 37. 31-K.Byard to CLE 35 for 28 yards (64-J.Tretter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 17:10) — (2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 13-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 37. 31-K.Byard to CLE 35 for 28 yards (64-J.Tretter).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at CLE 34. 26-L.Ryan to CLE 34 for no gain (80-J.Landry).
Quarterback report card
B.Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 49 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -19.49 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -7.2% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.142 | -0.296 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.333 | -0.398 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.039 | -0.287 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.296 | -0.142 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 53.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -26.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +11.19 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.
- M. Mariota (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.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 55:18 · TEN 4 · Score 0-6
(10:18) 25-D.Hilliard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 51:36 · CLE 19 · Score 3-6
(6:36) 7-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 39:42 · CLE 1 · Score 9-6
(9:42) 22-D.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 39:39 · CLE 15 · Score 10-6
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q2 31:47 · TEN 98 · Score 12-6
(1:47) 6-B.Mayfield sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). CLE-70-K.Lamm was injured during the play. He is Out. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 26:58 · CLE 35 · Score 15-6
(11:58) 7-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 17:13 · TEN 3 · Score 15-12
(2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 17:10 · TEN 15 · Score 15-13
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:10 · CLE 75 · Score 21-13
(2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and th - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 16:57 · CLE 15 · Score 22-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 12:39 · CLE 11 · Score 28-13
(12:39) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-De.Walker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 12:32 · CLE 15 · Score 29-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 9:09 · CLE 7 · Score 35-13
(9:09) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-De.Walker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · CLE 15 · Score 36-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:11 · TEN 70 · Score 42-13
(3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:02 · CLE 15 · Score 43-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. PENALTY on CLE-99-D.Lawrence, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tennessee Titans TD (+7) — Q4 3:02 · TEN 75 · Score 43-13
(3:02) 24-N.Chubb up the middle to CLE 26 for 1 yard (44-K.Correa).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 43-13 in Week 1, 2019 on 2019-09-08.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 43, Cleveland Browns 13 (TEN 43-13 CLE) in Week 1, 2019 on 2019-09-08.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Q2: Tennessee Titans 9, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 28, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 43, Cleveland Browns 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Hilliard (Q1 55:18) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 39:42) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 17:13) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 17:10) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariota (Q4 12:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariota (Q4 9:09) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Butler (Q4 3:11) Tennessee Titans field goal — C. Santos (Q1 51:36, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — C. Santos (Q3 26:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 51.0% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -19.49 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 43.8% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +10.64 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +10.64 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.33 EPA): (3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.1%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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