Game story
In Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-13, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 16–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -3.72 total EPA, and +0.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Firkser (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 39. 25-C.Harris to TEN 45 for 16 yards (64-N.Davis). PENALTY on DEN-95-D.Wolfe, Illegal Block A
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Firkser · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.09 EPA/play
- 2 C. Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3 D. Hamilton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4 A. Humphries · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5 R. Freeman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 A. Janovich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 J. Smith · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Firkser — TEN · Receiving
A. Firkser posted the highest total EPA (+3.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +3.09 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.23 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (12:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 20. 31-K.Byard to TEN 45 for 25 yards (28-R.Freeman).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — P. Lindsay
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 13 (Q1 55:19) — (10:19) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 35 (Q2 34:42) — (4:42) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q3 19:59) — (4:59) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 19:56) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 30:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 19-T.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 39. 25-C.Harris to TEN 45 for 16 yards (64-N.Davis). PENALTY on DEN-95-D.Wolfe, Illegal Block A
- Denver Broncos (Q3 27:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 20. 31-K.Byard to TEN 45 for 25 yards (28-R.Freeman).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 52:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 14-C.Sutton to DEN 28 for 12 yards (26-L.Ryan; 54-R.Evans).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 58:20) — (13:20) 30-P.Lindsay left guard to TEN 37 for 8 yards (24-K.Vaccaro).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 37:24) — (7:24) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton to TEN 44 for 41 yards (26-L.Ryan).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 27:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 20. 31-K.Byard to TEN 45 for 25 yards (28-R.Freeman).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at DEN 21 for -8 yards (57-D.Walker).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 86-A.Firkser to DEN 11 for 25 yards (31-J.Simmons).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 37:24) — (7:24) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton to TEN 44 for 41 yards (26-L.Ryan).
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Denver Broncos) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.72 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +16.0% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -7.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.315 | -0.105 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.342 | -0.124 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.517 | -0.200 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.105 | +0.315 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 65.9% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -8.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -26.75 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Firkser (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Tannehill (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 55:19 · TEN 13 · Score 0-3
(10:19) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 34:42 · TEN 35 · Score 0-6
(4:42) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 19:59 · TEN 2 · Score 0-12
(4:59) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 19:56 · TEN 15 · Score 0-13
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:57 · TEN 30 · Score 0-16
(4:57) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Tennessee Titans 16-0 in Week 6, 2019 on 2019-10-13.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 0, Denver Broncos 16 (TEN 0-16 DEN) in Week 6, 2019 on 2019-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Tennessee Titans 0, Denver Broncos 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q3 19:59) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 55:19, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 34:42, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 4:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Denver Broncos?
J. Flacco (Denver Broncos), 60.0% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.72 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 54.2% completion, +16.0% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -7.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Denver Broncos?
A. Firkser (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +3.09 on receiving plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.23 EPA): (12:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 20. 31-K.Byard to TEN 45 for 25 yards (28-R.Freeman).. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.3%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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