Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2009 Week 4 Recap

Game story

In Week 4 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-04, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 37–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +4.67 total EPA, and -1.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.47 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-5.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (8:13) 3-R.Hodges punts 41 yards to JAX 31, Center-58-K.Amato. 80-M.Thomas to TEN 35 for 34 yards (23-D.Nickey). JJ31 Questionable with strained groin.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +18.47 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Britt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Sims-Walker · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Collins · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +4.67 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Holt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Hall · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 51:40)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Sims-Walker (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 37:42)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Sims-Walker (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 30:34)
• Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (K. Collins pass) (Q3 15:26)
• Tennessee Titans — K. Collins (Q4 5:37)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lewis (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 5:12)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q1 55:07)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 39:16)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 33:26)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 25:09)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q1 55:07) — (10:07) 10-J.Scobee 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 9 (Q1 51:40) — (6:40) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 51:34) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q2 39:16) — (9:16) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-3-R.Hodges.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 9 (Q2 37:42) — (7:42) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 11-M.Sims-Walker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 37:35) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 32 (Q2 33:26) — (3:26) 10-J.Scobee 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q2 30:34); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 30:27) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 6–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q3 25:09) — (10:09) 10-J.Scobee 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 14 (Q3 15:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass short middle to 85-N.Washington for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 8–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 10 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the JAX 2 (Q4 5:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-C.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 33 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 89-M.Lewis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 5:02) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) 3-R.Hodges punts 41 yards to JAX 31, Center-58-K.Amato. 80-M.Thomas to TEN 35 for 34 yards (23-D.Nickey). JJ31 Questionable with strained groin. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -2.22]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 39:11) — 2-R.Bironas kicks 73 yards from TEN 30 to JAX -3. 80-M.Thomas to JAX 39 for 42 yards (23-D.Nickey). PENALTY on TEN-23-D.Nickey, Horse Collar, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 39. [WPA +4.4% · EPA +2.08]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 57:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle to JAX 46 for 1 yard (75-J.Haye). PENALTY on TEN-75-J.Haye, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at JAX 46. [WPA +4.4% · EPA +1.34]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 45-A.Hall to JAX 30 for 12 yards (25-R.Nelson). [WPA +4.1% · EPA +1.37]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 57:17) — (12:17) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis to TEN 10 for 29 yards (24-C.Hope). [WPA +3.9% · EPA +1.50]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 89-M.Lewis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.5% · EPA +4.75]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) 9-D.Garrard FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 12, RECOVERED by TEN-33-M.Griffin at TEN 12. 33-M.Griffin to TEN 12 for no gain (77-U.Nwaneri). [WPA -0.6% · EPA -4.69]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.24]
• Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) 5-K.Collins pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Cox at JAX 11. 21-D.Cox to JAX 11 for no gain (89-J.Cook). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.85]

Quarterback report card

K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.67 total EPA
• D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +18.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, +16.64 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -2.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Jacksonville Jaguars leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• D. Garrard (JAX) 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.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 55:07 · TEN 4 · Score 0-3
   (10:07) 10-J.Scobee 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 51:40 · TEN 9 · Score 0-9
   (6:40) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 51:34 · TEN 2 · Score 0-10
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
4. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 39:16 · JAX 11 · Score 3-10
   (9:16) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-3-R.Hodges.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 37:42 · TEN 9 · Score 3-16
   (7:42) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 11-M.Sims-Walker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 37:35 · TEN 2 · Score 3-17
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 33:26 · TEN 32 · Score 3-20
   (3:26) 10-J.Scobee 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 30:34 · TEN 15 · Score 3-26
   (:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass incomplete short middle to 11-M.Sims-Walker. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVER
9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 30:27 · TEN 2 · Score 3-27
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 25:09 · TEN 15 · Score 3-30
    (10:09) 10-J.Scobee 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
11. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 15:26 · JAX 14 · Score 9-30
    (:26) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass short middle to 85-N.Washington for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · JAX 10 · Score 15-30
    (5:37) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins scrambles left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 5:28 · JAX 2 · Score 17-30
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-C.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
14. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · TEN 33 · Score 17-36
    (5:12) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 89-M.Lewis for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 5:02 · TEN 2 · Score 17-37
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.