Game story
In Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-02, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +10.10 total EPA, and +4.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (8:49) 28-J.Taylor right guard to TEN 23 for 1 yard (52-J.Schobert). FUMBLES (52-J.Schobert), RECOVERED by TEN-26-K.Fulton at TEN 22.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Ryan · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.10 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 M. Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 3 K. Granson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 4 R. Woods · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5 C. Okonkwo · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 6 P. Campbell · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 7 A. Dulin · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 8 J. Woods · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Ryan — IND · Passing
M. Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+10.10) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.54 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (9:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 14-A.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Tart at IND 28. 93-T.Tart to IND 28 for no gain.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — R. Woods (R. Tannehill pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — C. Okonkwo (R. Tannehill pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Alie-Cox (M. Ryan pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Alie-Cox (M. Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — C. McLaughlin
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bullock
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 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q1 53:04) — (8:04) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 2-R.Woods for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 53:00) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 19 (Q1 48:53) — (3:53) 22-D.Henry right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 48:46) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q2 43:28) — (13:28) 7-C.McLaughlin 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q2 39:44) — (9:44) 14-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q2 37:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 85-C.Okonkwo for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-53-S.Leonard was injured during the play.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 37:40) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q2 32:20) — (2:20) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-21-R.McCreary, Illegal Contact, declined.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 32:13) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q3 22:31) — (7:31) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 22:26) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 28-J.Taylor right guard to TEN 23 for 1 yard (52-J.Schobert). FUMBLES (52-J.Schobert), RECOVERED by TEN-26-K.Fulton at TEN 22.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 14-A.Pierce to TEN 22 for 44 yards (3-C.Farley).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 55:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at IND 40 for -10 yards (96-D.Autry). FUMBLES (96-D.Autry) [96-D.Autry], touched at IND 33, RECOVERED by TEN-48-B.Dupree at IND 32. Credit sack for -18 yards for TEN
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at TEN 33 for -8 yards (96-D.Autry).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 14-A.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Tart at IND 28. 93-T.Tart to IND 28 for no gain.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) 28-J.Taylor right guard to TEN 23 for 1 yard (52-J.Schobert). FUMBLES (52-J.Schobert), RECOVERED by TEN-26-K.Fulton at TEN 22.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 55:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at IND 40 for -10 yards (96-D.Autry). FUMBLES (96-D.Autry) [96-D.Autry], touched at IND 33, RECOVERED by TEN-48-B.Dupree at IND 32. Credit sack for -18 yards for TEN
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
Quarterback report card
M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.10 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 35.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.085 | -0.644 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.2% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, -8.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +1.76 total EPA, 4 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.
- M. Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Ryan (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 53:04 · IND 7 · Score 6-0
(8:04) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 2-R.Woods for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 53:00 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 48:53 · IND 19 · Score 13-0
(3:53) 22-D.Henry right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 48:46 · IND 15 · Score 14-0
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 43:28 · TEN 9 · Score 14-3
(13:28) 7-C.McLaughlin 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 39:44 · IND 26 · Score 17-3
(9:44) 14-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 37:46 · IND 8 · Score 23-3
(7:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 85-C.Okonkwo for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-53-S.Leonard was injured during the play. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 37:40 · IND 15 · Score 24-3
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 32:20 · TEN 14 · Score 24-9
(2:20) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-21-R.McCreary, Illegal Contact, declined. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 32:13 · TEN 15 · Score 24-10
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 22:31 · TEN 7 · Score 24-16
(7:31) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 22:26 · TEN 15 · Score 24-17
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-17 in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 24, Indianapolis Colts 17 (TEN 24-17 IND) in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 10, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 24, Indianapolis Colts 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Woods (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 53:04) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q1 48:53) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Okonkwo (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 37:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 32:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 22:31) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 43:28, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 39:44, 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?
M. Ryan (Indianapolis Colts), 64.3% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.10 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 60.7% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.96 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts?
M. Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +10.10 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.54 EPA): (9:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 14-A.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Tart at IND 28. 93-T.Tart to IND 28 for no gain.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.5%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tennessee Titans won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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