Game story
In Week 8 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-31, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 33–25 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +19.09 total EPA, and +7.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (11:53) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 5 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 33 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +19.09 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2 V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +14.12 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 4 L. Hawkins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 5 P. Crayton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6 S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 7 N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8 C. Stevens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Rivers — LAC · Passing
P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+19.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.11 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (11:53) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert
- Tennessee Titans — C. Stevens (V. Young pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (V. Young pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Brown
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–5. Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 75 (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 39-N.Schommer, Center-47-M.Windt, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) 35-M.Tolbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 49:33) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q1 45:19) — (:19) 2-R.Bironas 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 38:13) — (8:13) 10-V.Young pass short right to 88-C.Stevens for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 38:08) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 29 (Q2 34:58) — (4:58) 28-C.Johnson left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 34:43) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 24-R.Mathews left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 31:55) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 16 (Q3 22:49) — (7:49) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 48 (Q3 19:29); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 19:20) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 3-K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 71 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 13 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:29) — (4:29) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Babin]. PENALTY on TEN-93-J.Babin, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 40:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 87-L.Hawkins to LAC 31 for 24 yards (32-E.Weddle).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep right to 89-J.Cook to LAC 29 for 36 yards (32-E.Weddle).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates to TEN 18 for 21 yards (33-M.Griffin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:29) — (4:29) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Babin]. PENALTY on TEN-93-J.Babin, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep right to 89-J.Cook to LAC 29 for 36 yards (32-E.Weddle).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 34:58) — (4:58) 28-C.Johnson left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +19.09 total EPA
- V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +14.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.201 | +0.228 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.288 | +0.466 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.167 | +0.002 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.228 | -0.201 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans +0.20, Los Angeles Chargers +0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +21.46 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +15.66 total EPA, 4 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.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- V. Young (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 Safety (+2) — Q1 58:37 · TEN 75 · Score 2-0
(13:37) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 39-N.Schommer, Center-47-M.Windt, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 49:37 · TEN 1 · Score 2-6
(4:37) 35-M.Tolbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 49:33 · TEN 2 · Score 2-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 45:19 · LAC 3 · Score 5-7
(:19) 2-R.Bironas 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 38:13 · LAC 1 · Score 11-7
(8:13) 10-V.Young pass short right to 88-C.Stevens for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 38:08 · LAC 2 · Score 12-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 34:58 · LAC 29 · Score 18-7
(4:58) 28-C.Johnson left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 34:43 · LAC 2 · Score 19-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · TEN 7 · Score 19-13
(2:00) 24-R.Mathews left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:55 · TEN 2 · Score 19-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:49 · TEN 16 · Score 19-17
(7:49) 3-K.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 19:29 · TEN 48 · Score 19-23
(4:29) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Babin]. PENALTY on TEN-93-J.Babin, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 19:20 · TEN 2 · Score 19-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:05 · TEN 18 · Score 19-27
(12:05) 3-K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 11:53 · LAC 71 · Score 25-27
(11:53) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · TEN 13 · Score 25-33
(6:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 33-25 in Week 8, 2010 on 2010-10-31.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 25, Los Angeles Chargers 33 (TEN 25-33 LAC) in Week 8, 2010 on 2010-10-31.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 5, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Tennessee Titans 6, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Final: Tennessee Titans 25, Los Angeles Chargers 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q1 49:37) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Stevens (V. Young pass) (Q2 38:13) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 34:58) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q2 32:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 19:29) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Washington (V. Young pass) (Q4 11:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:59) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 45:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — K. Brown (Q3 22:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 12:05, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.9% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +19.09 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 41.7% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +14.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +19.09 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.11 EPA): (11:53) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.2%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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