Game story
In Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-18, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -7.89 total EPA, and +2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams to TEN 20 for 35 yards (32-G.Mabin).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 5 D. Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7 C. Conley · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8 H. Haskins · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +0.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Allen — LAC · Receiving
K. Allen posted the highest total EPA (+4.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.76 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (5:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 17. 31-K.Byard to TEN 20 for 3 yards (30-A.Ekeler). Penalty on LAC-71-M.Feiler, Offensive Holding, declined.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Kelley
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
- Tennessee Titans — R. Tannehill
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
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 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 49:27) — (4:27) 25-J.Kelley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 49:25) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 40:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 40:09) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q4 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 10:28) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) 17-R.Tannehill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 0:48) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 25 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 15-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams to TEN 20 for 35 yards (32-G.Mabin).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 15-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:51) — (:51) 17-R.Tannehill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Kalu (21-R.McCreary) at TEN -3. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 85-C.Okonkwo pushed ob at LAC 21 for 28 yards (32-A.Gilman).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 17. 31-K.Byard to TEN 20 for 3 yards (30-A.Ekeler). Penalty on LAC-71-M.Feiler, Offensive Ho
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 14-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 28:10) — (13:10) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert sacked at LAC 45 for -7 yards (95-D.Walker).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Kalu (21-R.McCreary) at TEN -3. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.89 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -7.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.152 | -0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.175 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.128 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.152 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 61.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans -0.15, Los Angeles Chargers -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -9.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -11.89 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Tannehill (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 49:27 · TEN 1 · Score 0-6
(4:27) 25-J.Kelley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 49:25 · TEN 15 · Score 0-7
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 40:13 · LAC 4 · Score 6-7
(10:13) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 40:09 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:34 · TEN 3 · Score 7-13
(10:34) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:28 · TEN 15 · Score 7-14
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:51 · LAC 1 · Score 13-14
(:51) 17-R.Tannehill up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:48 · LAC 15 · Score 14-14
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · TEN 25 · Score 14-17
(:08) 15-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 17-14 in Week 15, 2022 on 2022-12-18.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 14, Los Angeles Chargers 17 (TEN 14-17 LAC) in Week 15, 2022 on 2022-12-18.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Tennessee Titans 14, Los Angeles Chargers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Kelley (Q1 49:27) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 40:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 10:34) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q4 0:51) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 0:08, 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?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.2% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.89 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 55.6% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -7.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +4.66 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.76 EPA): (5:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 17. 31-K.Byard to TEN 20 for 3 yards (30-A.Ekeler). Penalty on LAC-71-M.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.9%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
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