Game story
In Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-23, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 9–6 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 6 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -7.83 total EPA, and -12.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Taylor (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (6:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert sacked at TEN 45 for -11 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson) [97-M.Jackson], RECOVERED by JAX-56-D.Fowler at TEN 39. 56-D.Fowler to TEN 34 for 5 yards (66-K.Pamph
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Taylor · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 2 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.19 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 3 D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 T. Sharpe · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5 T. Yeldon · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Taylor — TEN · Receiving
T. Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+3.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.17 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (6:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert sacked at TEN 45 for -11 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson) [97-M.Jackson], RECOVERED by JAX-56-D.Fowler at TEN 39. 56-D.Fowler to TEN 34 for 5 yards (66-K.Pamphile). PENALTY on JAX
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- 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 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 20 (Q1 50:03) — (5:03) 4-R.Succop 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 28 (Q2 38:59) — (8:59) 4-J.Lambo 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 18 (Q3 25:05) — (10:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) 4-R.Succop 28 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.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert sacked at TEN 45 for -11 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson) [97-M.Jackson], RECOVERED by JAX-56-D.Fowler at TEN 39. 56-D.Fowler to TEN 34 for 5 yards (66-K.Pamph
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 84-C.Davis to JAX 31 for 12 yards (42-B.Church). JAX-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 24-T.Yeldon to JAX 33 for 1 yard. Lateral to 10-D.Moncrief to JAX 33 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-98-B.Orakpo at JAX 29.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 84-K.Cole pushed ob at JAX 36 for 11 yards (21-M.Butler).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 52:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert sacked at JAX 44 for -9 yards (50-Tel.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert sacked at TEN 45 for -11 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson) [97-M.Jackson], RECOVERED by JAX-56-D.Fowler at TEN 39. 56-D.Fowler to TEN 34 for 5 yards (66-K.Pamph
- Tennessee Titans (Q1) — GAME Captains: Jax (50, 65, 93, 5) Ten (8, 7, 99, 53, 64, 55)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 54:17) — (9:17) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 22-C.Davis. 30-C.Grant left end to JAX 46 for no gain (36-L.Sims).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 52:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert sacked at JAX 44 for -9 yards (50-Tel.Smith).
Quarterback report card
B.Bortles led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -12.8% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.83 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -5.6% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.175 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 34.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.196 | -0.208 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.175 | +0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.8% | 61.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -12.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -9.82 total EPA, 3 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.
- T. Taylor (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Mariota (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 FG (+3) — Q1 50:03 · JAX 20 · Score 3-0
(5:03) 4-R.Succop 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 38:59 · TEN 28 · Score 3-3
(8:59) 4-J.Lambo 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 25:05 · JAX 18 · Score 6-3
(10:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 11:31 · TEN 20 · Score 6-6
(11:31) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 4:13 · JAX 10 · Score 9-6
(4:13) 4-R.Succop 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 9-6 in Week 3, 2018 on 2018-09-23.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 9, Jacksonville Jaguars 6 (TEN 9-6 JAX) in Week 3, 2018 on 2018-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Tennessee Titans 9, Jacksonville Jaguars 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 50:03, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 38:59, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q3 25:05, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 11:31, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q4 4:13, 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?
B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.2% completion, -12.8% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.83 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 48.0% completion, -5.6% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
T. Taylor (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +3.70 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.17 EPA): (6:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gabbert sacked at TEN 45 for -11 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson) [97-M.Jackson], RECOVERED by JAX-56-D.Fowler at TEN 39. 56-D.Fowler to TEN 34 for. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.1%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 9-6 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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