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NFL · Week 1 · September 11, 2011 · 10 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Jaguars defeat Titans 16–14 in Week 1

K.J. Britt led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 14–16 Week 1 finish.

Tennessee Titans 14 0–1
Final 14–16
Jacksonville Jaguars 16 1–0 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
14–16
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 0–10 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
K.J. Britt
Game date
September 11, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • K.J. Britt
    K.J. Britt 5 REC · 136 YDS · 2 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hasselbeck 21/39 · 258 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Harper 1 REC · 21 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • L.McCown 17/27 · 168 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Julian Hill
    Julian Hill 4 REC · 53 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Karim 3 REC · 39 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Tennessee Titans 16–14 in Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-11, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-26.6% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans swung the momentum.

In Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-11, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 16–14 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +4.83 total EPA, and +3.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Britt (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.99 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-26.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 25-D.Lowery at JAX 20. 25-D.Lowery to JAX 16 for -4 yards (18-K.Britt).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tennessee Titans0077014
Jacksonville Jaguars7333016

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 K. Britt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Hasselbeck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +4.83 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  3. 3 L. McCown · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Hill · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Karim · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Harper · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  8. 8 M. Owens · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

K. Britt — TEN · Receiving

K. Britt posted the highest total EPA (+8.99) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.

The signature play (+6.96 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (2:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-L.Douzable].

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 51:55)
  • Tennessee Titans — K. Britt (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 17:32)
  • Tennessee Titans — K. Britt (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 3:40)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 36:01)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 17:36)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q4 12:28)

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 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 21 (Q1 51:55) — (6:55) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 51:49) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q2 36:01) — (6:01) 10-J.Scobee 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 3 (Q3 17:36) — (2:36) 10-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 80 (Q3 17:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-L.Douzable].; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 17:18) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) 10-J.Scobee 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q4 3:40); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 3:34) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

Turning points

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

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 25-D.Lowery at JAX 20. 25-D.Lowery to JAX 16 for -4 yards (18-K.Britt). [WPA -26.6% · EPA -0.49]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 12-L.McCown pass deep middle to 80-M.Thomas to JAX 48 for 26 yards (55-B.Ruud). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +2.16]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 17:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-L.Douzable]. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +6.96]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 1-M.Turk punts 44 yards to TEN 3, Center-48-J.Cain, downed by JAX-24-M.Owens. [WPA -11.0% · EPA +0.15]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:58) — (10:58) 12-L.McCown FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 45, RECOVERED by TEN-92-W.Witherspoon at TEN 44. 92-W.Witherspoon to TEN 44 for no gain (77-U.Nwaneri). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.50]

Impact plays

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

  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 17:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-L.Douzable]. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +6.96]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:58) — (10:58) 12-L.McCown FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 45, RECOVERED by TEN-92-W.Witherspoon at TEN 44. 92-W.Witherspoon to TEN 44 for no gain (77-U.Nwaneri). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.50]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 18:16) — (3:16) 32-M.Jones-Drew right end to TEN 3 for -2 yards (55-B.Ruud; 56-A.Ayers). [WPA -1.9% · EPA -2.69]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 23-J.Harper to TEN 44 for 21 yards (97-J.Chick). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +2.56]

Quarterback report card

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

  • M.Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.83 total EPA
  • L.McCown (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatTennessee TitansJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.014-0.005
Offensive success rate32.9%44.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.124+0.157
Rush EPA/play-0.259-0.130
Defensive EPA/play+0.005+0.014
Defensive success rate55.6%67.1%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans -0.01, Jacksonville Jaguars -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -0.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -1.00 total EPA, 2 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.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • K. Britt (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Hasselbeck (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • L. McCown (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 TD (+6) — Q1 51:55 · TEN 21 · Score 0-6
    (6:55) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 51:49 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 36:01 · TEN 30 · Score 0-10
    (6:01) 10-J.Scobee 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 17:36 · TEN 3 · Score 0-13
    (2:36) 10-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:32 · JAX 80 · Score 6-13
    (2:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-L.Douzable].
  6. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 17:18 · JAX 2 · Score 7-13
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 12:28 · TEN 27 · Score 7-16
    (12:28) 10-J.Scobee 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:40 · JAX 2 · Score 13-16
    (3:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · JAX 2 · Score 14-16
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 16-14 in Week 1, 2011 on 2011-09-11.

What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The final score was Tennessee Titans 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 16 (TEN 14-16 JAX) in Week 1, 2011 on 2011-09-11.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Tennessee Titans 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 51:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Britt (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 17:32) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Britt (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 3:40) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 36:01, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 17:36, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 12:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans), 53.8% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.83 total passing EPA. L. McCown (Jacksonville Jaguars), 63.0% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

K. Britt (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +8.99 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.96 EPA): (2:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-L.Douzable].. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.6%.

Was Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 16-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Now 0-1 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Now 1-0 W