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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2002 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2002 Week 4 Recap

Raiders defeat Titans 52–25 in Week 4

R.Gannon led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 25–52 Week 4 finish.

Tennessee Titans 25 1–3
Final 25–52
Las Vegas Raiders 52 3–0 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
25–52
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 7–46 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Gannon
Game date
September 29, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • D.Bennett 6 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McNair 32/55 · 393 YDS · 3 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McCareins 2 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Gannon 29/43 · 374 YDS · 4 TD +16.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Rice 7 REC · 144 YDS · 1 TD +13.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Garner 6 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Tennessee Titans 52–25 in Week 4 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-29, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+9.8% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-29, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 52–25 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 43 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +5.31 total EPA.

On the individual side, R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+9.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (14:46) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Tennessee Titans70126025
Las Vegas Raiders3610828052

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +16.45 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +13.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
  3. 3 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  4. 4 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  5. 5 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.31 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Simon · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

R. Gannon — LV · Passing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+16.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

The signature play (-10.43 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (10:26) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at LV 18. 26-R.Woodson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — C. Garner (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 59:46)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — P. Buchanon (Q1 56:24)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — T. Kirby (Q1 54:56)
  • Tennessee Titans — E. George (Q1 47:47)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 31:03)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — R. Woodson (Q3 25:26)
  • Tennessee Titans — J. Simon (Q3 22:11)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q3 15:34)
  • Tennessee Titans — J. McCareins (S. McNair pass) (Q4 11:52)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 7:33)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 5:29)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 43:46)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 36–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 17 (Q1 59:46) — (14:46) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 59:39) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 75 (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) 27-E.George left end to TEN 29 for 4 yards (58-N.Harris).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 66 (Q1 57:45) — (12:45) 27-E.George left tackle to TEN 36 for 2 yards (94-T.Bryant, 95-S.Adams).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 58 (Q1 56:24) — (11:24) 15-C.Hentrich punts 41 yards to LV 17, Center-60-A.Graham. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 56:06) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 79 (Q1 54:56); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 54:36) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LV 74 (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason to TEN 34 for 8 yards (53-B.Romanowski, 22-T.Shaw).; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 47:47) — (2:47) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 47:43) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q2 43:46) — (13:46) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 30:57) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 12–8. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 26 (Q3 25:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at LV 18. 26-R.Woodson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 25:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LV 60 (Q3 24:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to TEN 48 for 8 yards (50-E.Barton).; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q3 22:11) — (7:11) 45-J.Simon right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q3 15:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 28–6. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 49 (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 11:39.); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 7:30) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 41 (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 5:21) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q4 5:21) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from LV 30 to TEN 0. 86-J.McCareins to TEN 20 for 20 yards (41-E.Johnson)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:46) — (14:46) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.26]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:24) — (11:24) 15-C.Hentrich punts 41 yards to LV 17, Center-60-A.Graham. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -6.15]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson (95-S.Adams) at TEN 35. 26-R.Woodson pushed ob at TEN 17 for 18 yards. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -3.31]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 46:25) — (1:25) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to TEN 6 for 75 yards (31-L.Schulters, 21-S.Rolle). [WPA +4.4% · EPA +5.43]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to LV 5 for 17 yards (20-T.James). [WPA +4.3% · EPA +2.02]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 25:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at LV 18. 26-R.Woodson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.2% · EPA -10.43]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:24) — (11:24) 15-C.Hentrich punts 41 yards to LV 17, Center-60-A.Graham. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -6.15]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 11:39.) [WPA +2.6% · EPA +5.53]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 46:25) — (1:25) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to TEN 6 for 75 yards (31-L.Schulters, 21-S.Rolle). [WPA +4.4% · EPA +5.43]

Quarterback report card

S.McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 55 dropbacks · 58.2% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.31 total EPA
  • R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +16.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatTennessee TitansLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.119+0.165
Offensive success rate40.4%53.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.096+0.383
Rush EPA/play-0.201-0.121
Defensive EPA/play-0.165+0.119
Defensive success rate46.5%59.6%

By the numbers

Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +14.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -10.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Las Vegas Raiders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) 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.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 59:46 · TEN 17 · Score 0-6
    (14:46) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 59:39 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 59:19 · LV 75 · Score 0-7
    (14:19) 27-E.George left end to TEN 29 for 4 yards (58-N.Harris).
  4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 57:45 · LV 66 · Score 0-7
    (12:45) 27-E.George left tackle to TEN 36 for 2 yards (94-T.Bryant, 95-S.Adams).
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 56:24 · LV 58 · Score 0-13
    (11:24) 15-C.Hentrich punts 41 yards to LV 17, Center-60-A.Graham. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 56:06 · TEN 2 · Score 0-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 54:56 · LV 79 · Score 0-20
    (9:56) 15-C.Hentrich punts 53 yards to LV 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 31-P.Buchanon to LV 21 for -5 yards. Lateral to 42-T.Kirby for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 54:36 · TEN 2 · Score 0-21
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 53:24 · LV 74 · Score 0-21
    (8:24) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason to TEN 34 for 8 yards (53-B.Romanowski, 22-T.Shaw).
  10. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 47:47 · LV 1 · Score 6-21
    (2:47) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 47:43 · LV 2 · Score 7-21
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 43:46 · TEN 10 · Score 7-24
    (13:46) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:03 · TEN 10 · Score 7-30
    (1:03) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:57 · TEN 2 · Score 7-31
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  15. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 25:26 · LV 26 · Score 7-37
    (10:26) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at LV 18. 26-R.Woodson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 25:10 · TEN 2 · Score 7-38
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  17. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 24:43 · LV 60 · Score 7-38
    (9:43) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to TEN 48 for 8 yards (50-E.Barton).
  18. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 22:11 · LV 3 · Score 13-38
    (7:11) 45-J.Simon right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 15:34 · LV 6 · Score 19-38
    (:34) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 11:52 · LV 49 · Score 25-38
    (11:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 11:39.)
  21. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:33 · TEN 10 · Score 25-44
    (7:33) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  22. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:30 · TEN 2 · Score 25-45
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  23. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 5:29 · TEN 41 · Score 25-51
    (5:29) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  24. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 5:21 · TEN 2 · Score 25-52
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  25. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+14) — Q4 5:21 · LV 30 · Score 25-52
    11-S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from LV 30 to TEN 0. 86-J.McCareins to TEN 20 for 20 yards (41-E.Johnson).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Tennessee Titans 52-25 in Week 4, 2002 on 2002-09-29.

What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The final score was Tennessee Titans 25, Las Vegas Raiders 52 (TEN 25-52 LV) in Week 4, 2002 on 2002-09-29.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Las Vegas Raiders 36; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 12, Las Vegas Raiders 8; Q4: Tennessee Titans 6, Las Vegas Raiders 28; Final: Tennessee Titans 25, Las Vegas Raiders 52.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Garner (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 59:46) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — P. Buchanon (Q1 56:24) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Kirby (Q1 54:56) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q1 47:47) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 31:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Woodson (Q3 25:26) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Simon (Q3 22:11) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q3 15:34) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. McCareins (S. McNair pass) (Q4 11:52) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 7:33) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 5:29) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 43:46, 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?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 58.2% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.31 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 67.4% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +16.45 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Las Vegas Raiders?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +16.45 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.43 EPA): (10:26) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at LV 18. 26-R.Woodson for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.8%.

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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