Game story
In Week 2 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-09-16, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +18.20 total EPA, and +13.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.20 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2 D. Rosario · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 3 J. Battle · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +6.95 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
- 6 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7 R. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8 L. McClain · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 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 (+18.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.74 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle [95-S.Phillips] at TEN 39. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 31 for 8 yards (89-J.Cook).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass)
- Tennessee Titans — K. Wright (J. Locker pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Battle
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Battle
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
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 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 53:52) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q1 49:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 49:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q2 42:19) — (12:19) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q2 34:45) — (4:45) 2-R.Bironas 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q3 18:34) — (3:34) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 18:29) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 17:20) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) 44-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 10:33) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 44-J.Battle left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle [95-S.Phillips] at TEN 39. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 31 for 8 yards (89-J.Cook).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd pushed ob at TEN 18 for 14 yards (33-M.Griffin). Penalty on TEN-75-K.Dawson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 58:23) — (13:23) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd to TEN 34 for 27 yards (30-J.McCourty). Penalty on TEN-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 59:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-R.Brown to LAC 39 for 7 yards (30-J.McCourty, 26-J.Babineaux).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle [95-S.Phillips] at TEN 39. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 31 for 8 yards (89-J.Cook).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 18:29) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 68 yards from LAC 35 to TEN -3. 87-L.Hawkins to LAC 32 for 71 yards (41-C.Lynch).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 37:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker scrambles left end to TEN 35 for 20 yards (95-S.Phillips). PENALTY on LAC-92-V.Martin, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 35.
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 · 58.5% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +18.20 total EPA
- J.Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.100 | +0.231 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 49.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.209 | +0.444 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.335 | +0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.231 | +0.100 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.0% | 60.3% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +22.18 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -5.77 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 53:59 · TEN 11 · Score 0-6
(8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 53:52 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 49:20 · TEN 4 · Score 0-13
(4:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 49:15 · TEN 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 42:19 · TEN 8 · Score 0-17
(12:19) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 34:45 · LAC 5 · Score 3-17
(4:45) 2-R.Bironas 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 18:34 · TEN 15 · Score 3-23
(3:34) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 18:29 · TEN 2 · Score 3-24
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:24 · LAC 15 · Score 9-24
(2:24) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 17:20 · LAC 2 · Score 10-24
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:37 · TEN 1 · Score 10-30
(10:37) 44-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:33 · TEN 2 · Score 10-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · TEN 1 · Score 10-37
(1:17) 44-J.Battle left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:13 · TEN 2 · Score 10-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 38-10 in Week 2, 2012 on 2012-09-16.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 10, Los Angeles Chargers 38 (TEN 10-38 LAC) in Week 2, 2012 on 2012-09-16.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 10, Los Angeles Chargers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 53:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 49:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 18:34) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Wright (J. Locker pass) (Q3 17:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Battle (Q4 10:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Battle (Q4 1:17) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 42:19, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 34:45, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.5% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +18.20 total passing EPA. J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 46.9% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.69 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 +18.20 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.74 EPA): (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle [95-S.Phillips] at TEN 39. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 31 for 8 yards (89-J.Cook).. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.5%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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