Game story
In Week 9 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-03, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 28–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +4.91 total EPA, and -6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (2:59) 28-C.Johnson right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +7.80 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 K. Clemens · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.91 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3 J. Cook · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4 B. Quick · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 5 J. Hunter · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 6 D. Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play
- 7 Z. Stacy · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 C. Mooney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Johnson — TEN · Rushing
C. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.45 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (5:47) (Shotgun) 36-B.Cunningham up the middle to TEN 14 for 6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-24-C.Sensabaugh at TEN 10. 24-C.Sensabaugh to TEN 10 for no gain (72-J.Barksdale).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — S. Greene
- Los Angeles Rams — Z. Stacy
- Los Angeles Rams — Z. Stacy
- Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson
- Tennessee Titans — J. Locker
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Cook (K. Clemens pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson
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 LA 5 (Q1 57:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 23-S.Greene left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 56:53) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q2 39:44) — (9:44) 30-Z.Stacy up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 39:37) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TEN 9 (Q3 24:14) — (9:14) 30-Z.Stacy left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 24:09) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q3 20:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 19:58) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 9:42) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short middle to 89-J.Cook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 6:15) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 19 (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 28-C.Johnson right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:54) — 2-R.Bironas extra point 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 (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 28-C.Johnson right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens sacked at LA 17 for -7 yards (99-J.Casey). FUMBLES (99-J.Casey), RECOVERED by TEN-91-D.Morgan at LA 19. 91-D.Morgan to LA 19 for no gain (77-J.Long).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short middle to 89-J.Cook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) 30-Z.Stacy left tackle pushed ob at TEN 39 for 32 yards (99-J.Casey). PENALTY on TEN-99-J.Casey, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 39.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 50:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 36-B.Cunningham up the middle to TEN 14 for 6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-24-C.Sensabaugh at TEN 10. 24-C.Sensabaugh to TEN 10 for no gain (72-J.Barksdale).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens sacked at LA 17 for -7 yards (99-J.Casey). FUMBLES (99-J.Casey), RECOVERED by TEN-91-D.Morgan at LA 19. 91-D.Morgan to LA 19 for no gain (77-J.Long).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 30:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at TEN 27. 31-C.Finnegan to TEN 26 for 1 yard (18-K.Britt).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod at LA 19. 23-R.McLeod to LA 21 for 2 yards (85-N.Washington).
Quarterback report card
K.Clemens led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -6.6% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.91 total EPA
- J.Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -5.2% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.129 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.266 | -0.124 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 52.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -1.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +8.38 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.
- C. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Clemens (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Locker (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 TD (+6) — Q1 57:02 · LA 5 · Score 6-0
(12:02) (Shotgun) 23-S.Greene left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 56:53 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 39:44 · TEN 3 · Score 7-6
(9:44) 30-Z.Stacy up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:37 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:14 · TEN 9 · Score 7-13
(9:14) 30-Z.Stacy left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 24:09 · TEN 2 · Score 7-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 20:04 · LA 14 · Score 13-14
(5:04) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 19:58 · LA 2 · Score 14-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 9:47 · LA 5 · Score 20-14
(9:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 9:42 · LA 2 · Score 21-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 6:20 · TEN 10 · Score 21-20
(6:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short middle to 89-J.Cook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 6:15 · TEN 2 · Score 21-21
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:59 · LA 19 · Score 27-21
(2:59) 28-C.Johnson right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:54 · LA 2 · Score 28-21
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-21 in Week 9, 2013 on 2013-11-03.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 28, Los Angeles Rams 21 (TEN 28-21 LA) in Week 9, 2013 on 2013-11-03.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 14, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 28, Los Angeles Rams 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. Greene (Q1 57:02) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — Z. Stacy (Q2 39:44) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — Z. Stacy (Q3 24:14) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q3 20:04) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Locker (Q4 9:47) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Cook (K. Clemens pass) (Q4 6:20) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 2:59) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams), 52.6% completion, -6.6% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.91 total passing EPA. J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 44.8% completion, -5.2% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
C. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +7.80 on rushing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.45 EPA): (5:47) (Shotgun) 36-B.Cunningham up the middle to TEN 14 for 6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-24-C.Sensabaugh at TEN 10. 24-C.Sensabaugh to TEN 10 for no gain (72-J.Barksdale).. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.0%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tennessee Titans won 28-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
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