Game story
In Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-07, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 28–16 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -16.95 total EPA, and -7.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (12:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 2-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at LA 24. 31-K.Byard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 3 J. Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4 G. Swaim · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 S. Michel · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6 N. Westbrook-Ikhine · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 7 D. Foreman · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8 A. Firkser · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Kupp — LA · Receiving
C. Kupp posted the highest total EPA (+4.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.13 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (12:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 2-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at LA 24. 31-K.Byard for 24 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 — G. Swaim (R. Tannehill pass)
- Tennessee Titans — K. Byard
- Tennessee Titans — R. Tannehill
- Tennessee Titans — A. Peterson
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Michel (M. Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TEN 16 (Q1 48:50) — (3:50) 8-M.Gay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 21–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 42:25) — (12:25) 61-C.Levin and 75-D.Radunz reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 87-G.Swaim for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 42:21) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 79 (Q2 42:16); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 42:10) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 32:15) — (2:15) (Run formation) 61-C.Levin and 75-D.Radunz reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 32:10) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q3 23:18) — (8:18) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TEN 36 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Gay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) 61-C.Levin and 75-D.Radunz reported in as eligible. 8-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 3:00) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q4 0:31); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 0:24) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 2-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at LA 24. 31-K.Byard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Long [98-J.Simmons] at LA 8. 51-D.Long to LA 2 for 6 yards (63-A.Corbett).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:39) — (8:39) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at LA 44. 5-J.Ramsey pushed ob at 50 for 6 yards (11-A.Brown). PENALTY on LA-5-J.Ramsey, Unnecessary Roughness,
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles up the middle to TEN 22 for 12 yards (58-H.Landry; 51-D.Long).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short right to 2-R.Woods (96-D.Autry).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 2-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at LA 24. 31-K.Byard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Long [98-J.Simmons] at LA 8. 51-D.Long to LA 2 for 6 yards (63-A.Corbett).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to 12-V.Jefferson [48-B.Dupree].
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:39) — (8:39) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at LA 44. 5-J.Ramsey pushed ob at 50 for 6 yards (11-A.Brown). PENALTY on LA-5-J.Ramsey, Unnecessary Roughness,
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 58 dropbacks · 53.4% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -16.95 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.215 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.033 | -0.292 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.086 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.215 | +0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 57.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -20.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -5.47 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.
- C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 48:50 · TEN 16 · Score 0-3
(3:50) 8-M.Gay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 42:25 · LA 2 · Score 6-3
(12:25) 61-C.Levin and 75-D.Radunz reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 87-G.Swaim for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 42:21 · LA 15 · Score 7-3
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 42:16 · TEN 79 · Score 13-3
(12:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 2-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at LA 24. 31-K.Byard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 42:10 · LA 15 · Score 14-3
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 32:15 · LA 1 · Score 20-3
(2:15) (Run formation) 61-C.Levin and 75-D.Radunz reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 32:10 · LA 15 · Score 21-3
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 23:18 · TEN 4 · Score 21-6
(8:18) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · TEN 36 · Score 21-9
(15:00) 8-M.Gay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · LA 1 · Score 27-9
(3:06) 61-C.Levin and 75-D.Radunz reported in as eligible. 8-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:00 · LA 15 · Score 28-9
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · TEN 3 · Score 28-15
(:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-S.Michel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-20-J.Jenkins, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · TEN 15 · Score 28-16
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-16 in Week 9, 2021 on 2021-11-07.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 28, Los Angeles Rams 16 (TEN 28-16 LA) in Week 9, 2021 on 2021-11-07.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 21, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Rams 10; Final: Tennessee Titans 28, Los Angeles Rams 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — G. Swaim (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 42:25) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Byard (Q2 42:16) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 32:15) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 3:06) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Michel (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:31) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q1 48:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q3 23:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 53.4% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -16.95 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 59.4% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams?
C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +4.95 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.13 EPA): (12:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 2-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at LA 24. 31-K.Byard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.8%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 7-1 Now 7-2 L
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