Game story
In Week 15 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-22, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -1.82 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Dyson (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:11) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q3 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2 R. Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 3 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.35 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Dyson — TEN · Receiving
K. Dyson posted the highest total EPA (+2.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.40 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (2:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 30 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 — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Williams (R. Gannon pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q3 24:09) — (9:09) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q3 17:00) — (2:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 16:54) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 12-R.Gannon pass to 86-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 14:13) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 6-J.Nedney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Allen at TEN 41. 21-E.Allen to TEN 22 for 19 yards (27-E.George).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason to LV 10 for 22 yards (54-G.Biekert).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason ran ob at LV 32 for 29 yards (24-C.Woodson).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 25:31) — (10:31) 9-S.McNair pass incomplete to 19-D.Bennett (21-E.Allen). PENALTY on LV-21-E.Allen, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at LV 45 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 17:00) — (2:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Allen at TEN 41. 21-E.Allen to TEN 22 for 19 yards (27-E.George).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 25:31) — (10:31) 9-S.McNair pass incomplete to 19-D.Bennett (21-E.Allen). PENALTY on LV-21-E.Allen, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at LV 45 - No Play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:07) — (:07) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to TEN 5 for 40 yards (25-D.Jenkins). Penalty on TEN-44-D.Porter, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Quarterback report card
R.Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 57 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.82 total EPA
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.082 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.071 | -0.032 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.082 | +0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 60.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -7.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -1.78 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- K. Dyson (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 24:09 · LV 4 · Score 3-0
(9:09) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:00 · LV 30 · Score 9-0
(2:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 16:54 · LV 2 · Score 10-0
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · TEN 4 · Score 10-6
(14:18) 12-R.Gannon pass to 86-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:13 · TEN 2 · Score 10-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 12:59 · TEN 17 · Score 10-10
(12:59) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 1:51 · LV 3 · Score 13-10
(1:51) 6-J.Nedney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13-10 in Week 15, 2001 on 2001-12-22.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 13, Las Vegas Raiders 10 (TEN 13-10 LV) in Week 15, 2001 on 2001-12-22.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q3: Tennessee Titans 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Tennessee Titans 13, Las Vegas Raiders 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q3 17:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Williams (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 14:18) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 24:09, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 12:59, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 1:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.9% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.82 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 45.5% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?
K. Dyson (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +2.80 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.40 EPA): (2:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.4%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 10-3 Now 10-4 L
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