Game story
In Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-29, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 45–26 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +9.75 total EPA, and -10.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-A.Brown for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 14 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +13.38 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +11.94 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3 P. Rivers · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.75 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 A. Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 5 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play
- 6 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7 G. Swaim · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 8 T. Burton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Tannehill — TEN · Passing
R. Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+13.38) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.95 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: 8-R.Sanchez kicks onside 7 yards from IND 35 to IND 42. 11-A.Brown for 42 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 — D. Henry
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Burton (P. Rivers pass)
- Tennessee Titans — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Brissett
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — R. Tannehill
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Brissett
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (P. Rivers pass)
- Tennessee Titans — A. Brown
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — S. Gostkowski
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 12 (Q1 54:19) — (9:19) 22-D.Henry right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 54:12) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q1 47:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-T.Burton for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 47:34) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 69 (Q1 45:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-A.Brown for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 45:09) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 21–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 42:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 42:51) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 36:20) — (6:20) 62-A.Brewer reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 36:15) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) 22-D.Henry right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 31:41) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 30:20) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q3 15:49) — (:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 12–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) (No Huddle) 7-J.Brissett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 35 (Q4 2:34) — 8-R.Sanchez kicks onside 7 yards from IND 35 to IND 42. 11-A.Brown for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 2:29) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-A.Brown for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 47:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-T.Burton for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 34:25) — (4:25) 22-D.Henry right tackle to TEN 45 for 31 yards (37-K.Willis).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 51:05) — (6:05) 7-J.Brissett scrambles right end ran ob at 50 for 2 yards (31-K.Byard).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:57) — (11:57) 22-D.Henry left end to IND 29 for 12 yards (32-J.Blackmon).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:34) — 8-R.Sanchez kicks onside 7 yards from IND 35 to IND 42. 11-A.Brown for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-A.Brown for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 30:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 84-C.Davis to IND 1 for 37 yards (38-T.Carrie).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 16 for -9 yards (58-H.Landry III).
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) · 49 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -10.7% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.75 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +13.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.276 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 39.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.515 | +0.130 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.275 | -0.150 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | -0.276 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.4% | 48.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +2.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +25.67 total EPA, 7 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.
- R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (IND) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Tannehill (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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 54:19 · IND 12 · Score 6-0
(9:19) 22-D.Henry right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 54:12 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 47:40 · TEN 11 · Score 7-6
(2:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-T.Burton for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 47:34 · TEN 15 · Score 7-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 45:22 · IND 69 · Score 13-7
(:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 11-A.Brown for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 45:09 · IND 15 · Score 14-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 42:58 · TEN 1 · Score 14-13
(12:58) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 42:51 · TEN 15 · Score 14-14
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 36:20 · IND 1 · Score 20-14
(6:20) 62-A.Brewer reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 36:15 · IND 15 · Score 21-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 31:46 · IND 11 · Score 27-14
(1:46) 22-D.Henry right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 31:41 · IND 15 · Score 28-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 30:22 · IND 1 · Score 34-14
(:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 30:20 · IND 15 · Score 35-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 15:49 · IND 31 · Score 38-14
(:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 13:27 · TEN 1 · Score 38-20
(13:27) (No Huddle) 7-J.Brissett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · TEN 5 · Score 38-26
(2:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-T.Hilton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · IND 35 · Score 44-26
8-R.Sanchez kicks onside 7 yards from IND 35 to IND 42. 11-A.Brown for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:29 · IND 15 · Score 45-26
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-26 in Week 12, 2020 on 2020-11-29.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 45, Indianapolis Colts 26 (TEN 45-26 IND) in Week 12, 2020 on 2020-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 14, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 21, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Indianapolis Colts 12; Final: Tennessee Titans 45, Indianapolis Colts 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q1 54:19) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Burton (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 47:40) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 45:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Brissett (Q2 42:58) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 36:20) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 31:46) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 30:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Brissett (Q4 13:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 2:38) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (Q4 2:34) Tennessee Titans field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 15:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 49.0% completion, -10.7% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.75 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 50.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +13.38 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +13.38 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.95 EPA): 8-R.Sanchez kicks onside 7 yards from IND 35 to IND 42. 11-A.Brown for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.6%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
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