Game story
In Week 18 of the 2007 NFL season on 2008-01-06, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 17–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
V. Young (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -2.86 total EPA, and -3.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Chambers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (5:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to TEN 26 for 32 yards (53-K.Bulluck).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 2 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 3 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.22 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4 A. Hall · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 5 B. Troupe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6 B. Ealy · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 7 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 8 J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Chambers — LAC · Receiving
C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+10.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.43 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (12:34) 29-C.Brown right end to LAC 11 for 1 yard (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 9. 95-S.Phillips to LAC 9 for no gain (76-D.Stewart).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
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 LAC 12 (Q1 54:39) — (9:39) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 2 (Q3 24:45) — (9:45) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 25 (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 17:35) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 8:49); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 8:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 35:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to TEN 26 for 32 yards (53-K.Bulluck).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 37:27) — (7:27) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at TEN 0. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:34) — (12:34) 29-C.Brown right end to LAC 11 for 1 yard (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 9. 95-S.Phillips to LAC 9 for no gain (76-D.Stewart).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to TEN 30 for 34 yards (33-M.Griffin). TEN-33-M.Griffin was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:34) — (12:34) 29-C.Brown right end to LAC 11 for 1 yard (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 9. 95-S.Phillips to LAC 9 for no gain (76-D.Stewart).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers to TEN 8 for 39 yards (53-K.Bulluck).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 37:27) — (7:27) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Finnegan at TEN 0. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:07) — (14:07) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Quarterback report card
V.Young led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.86 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +9.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.084 | +0.288 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.152 | -0.290 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.140 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -0.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, -11.20 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Chambers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- V. Young (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- P. Rivers (LAC) 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.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 54:39 · LAC 12 · Score 3-0
(9:39) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · LAC 26 · Score 6-0
(:03) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-J.Cain, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 24:45 · TEN 2 · Score 6-3
(9:45) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:43 · TEN 25 · Score 6-9
(2:43) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 17:35 · TEN 2 · Score 6-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:49 · TEN 1 · Score 6-16
(8:49) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Tennessee challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:45 - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:45 · TEN 2 · Score 6-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 17-6 in Week 18, 2007 on 2008-01-06.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 6, Los Angeles Chargers 17 (TEN 6-17 LAC) in Week 18, 2007 on 2008-01-06.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 6, Los Angeles Chargers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 17:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 8:49) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 54:39, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 24:45, 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 Chargers?
V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 47.1% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.86 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 59.4% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +9.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
C. Chambers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +10.45 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.43 EPA): (12:34) 29-C.Brown right end to LAC 11 for 1 yard (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 9. 95-S.Phillips to LAC 9 for no gain (76-D.Stewar. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.3%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
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