Game story
In Week 16 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-18, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 21–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Whitehurst (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +4.55 total EPA, and +7.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Washington (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.99 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (9:24) 30-J.Todman up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2 C. Whitehurst · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +4.55 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3 M. Lee · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4 J. Todman · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5 K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7 C. Coffman · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 8 D. Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Washington — TEN · Receiving
L. Washington posted the highest total EPA (+6.99) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.93 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (9:24) 30-J.Todman up the middle for 62 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 — L. Washington (C. Whitehurst pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lewis (B. Bortles pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Gerhart
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Todman
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
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 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q1 52:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 12-C.Whitehurst pass short middle to 29-L.Washington for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 52:23) — 8-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 32 (Q2 33:51) — (3:51) 8-R.Succop 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q2 30:36) — (:36) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 89-M.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-33-M.Griffin, Defensive Offside, declined.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 30:31) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 24:31) — (9:31) 21-T.Gerhart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the JAX 40 (Q3 24:27) — 10-J.Scobee kicks 60 yards from JAX 40 to end zone, Touchback..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 62 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 30-J.Todman up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 9:13) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 5 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) 8-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 30-J.Todman up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 29:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 11-M.Lee to TEN 35 for 34 yards (33-M.Griffin).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles scrambles right end pushed ob at TEN 2 for 12 yards (99-J.Casey). PENALTY on TEN-54-A.Williamson, Defensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced at TEN 2.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles sacked at JAX 14 for -6 yards (91-D.Morgan).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:36) — (:36) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 89-M.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-33-M.Griffin, Defensive Offside, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 30-J.Todman up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 29:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 11-M.Lee to TEN 35 for 34 yards (33-M.Griffin).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles scrambles right end pushed ob at TEN 2 for 12 yards (99-J.Casey). PENALTY on TEN-54-A.Williamson, Defensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced at TEN 2.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 52:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 12-C.Whitehurst pass short middle to 29-L.Washington for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Whitehurst led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Whitehurst (Tennessee Titans) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.55 total EPA
- B.Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 36.1% completion · -16.7% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 38.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.114 | +0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.192 | +0.068 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 60.7% |
By the numbers
Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +3.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -1.84 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.
- L. Washington (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Whitehurst (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- B. Bortles (JAX) 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 52:28 · JAX 8 · Score 6-0
(7:28) (Shotgun) 12-C.Whitehurst pass short middle to 29-L.Washington for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 52:23 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 33:51 · JAX 32 · Score 10-0
(3:51) 8-R.Succop 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 30:36 · TEN 4 · Score 10-6
(:36) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 89-M.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-33-M.Griffin, Defensive Offside, declined. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 30:31 · TEN 2 · Score 10-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 24:31 · TEN 1 · Score 10-13
(9:31) 21-T.Gerhart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 24:27 · JAX 40 · Score 10-14
10-J.Scobee kicks 60 yards from JAX 40 to end zone, Touchback. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · TEN 62 · Score 10-20
(9:24) 30-J.Todman up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 9:13 · TEN 2 · Score 10-21
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 6:09 · JAX 5 · Score 13-21
(6:09) 8-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 21-13 in Week 16, 2014 on 2014-12-18.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 21 (TEN 13-21 JAX) in Week 16, 2014 on 2014-12-18.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. Washington (C. Whitehurst pass) (Q1 52:28) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 30:36) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Gerhart (Q3 24:31) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Todman (Q4 9:24) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q2 33:51, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q4 6:09, 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?
C. Whitehurst (Tennessee Titans), 60.0% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.55 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 36.1% completion, -16.7% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
L. Washington (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +6.99 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.93 EPA): (9:24) 30-J.Todman up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.7%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-12 Now 3-12 W
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