Tennessee Titans vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2001 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-09, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 42–24 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +13.06 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Bouman (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.61 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+10.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (2:16) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss pushed ob at TEN 42 for 20 yards (28-A.Morris).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 T. Bouman · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +19.61 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
2. 2 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +13.06 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +10.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5. 5 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.85 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Tennessee Titans — E. George (Q1 53:12)
• Minnesota Vikings — B. Chamberlain (T. Bouman pass) (Q2 37:45)
• Minnesota Vikings — J. Reed (T. Bouman pass) (Q2 30:46)
• Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett (Q3 27:44)
• Minnesota Vikings — D. Chapman (T. Bouman pass) (Q3 25:40)
• Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 14:13)
• Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett (Q4 7:58)
• Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q4 3:07)
• Minnesota Vikings — R. Moss (T. Bouman pass) (Q4 2:47)

Field goals

• Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q1 46:15)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q1 53:12) — (8:12) 27-E.George up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 53:06) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q1 46:15) — (1:15) 6-J.Nedney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q2 37:45) — (7:45) 8-T.Bouman pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 37:40) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TEN 20 (Q2 30:46) — (:46) 8-T.Bouman pass to 86-J.Reed for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 30:40) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TEN 31 (Q3 27:44) — (12:44) 23-M.Bennett left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 27:36) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TEN 38 (Q3 25:40) — (10:40) 8-T.Bouman pass to 34-D.Chapman for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 25:29) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 14:07.); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:07) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) 23-M.Bennett left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 7:53) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:57) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TEN 73 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:35) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..

Turning points

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

• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 32:16) — (2:16) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss pushed ob at TEN 42 for 20 yards (28-A.Morris). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +1.86]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:14) — (1:14) 8-T.Bouman scrambles up the middle to TEN 28 for 16 yards (29-J.Walker). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +1.75]
• Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett ran ob at MIN 39 for 36 yards. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.56]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 34:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at MIN 49 for -9 yards (51-L.Johnstone). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -1.91]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 37:45) — (7:45) 8-T.Bouman pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.19]

Impact plays

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

• Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.5% · EPA +6.28]
• Tennessee Titans (Q3 25:48) — (10:48) 27-E.George right end to TEN 37 for 3 yards (55-L.Hall). FUMBLES (55-L.Hall), RECOVERED by MIN-55-L.Hall at TEN 38. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -4.59]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle to TEN 26 for 6 yards (50-P.Chukwurah). FUMBLES (50-P.Chukwurah), RECOVERED by MIN-97-T.Sawyer at TEN 25. [WPA -0.9% · EPA -4.38]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett ran ob at MIN 21 for 27 yards (21-D.Carter). [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.10]

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) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +13.06 total EPA
• T.Bouman (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +0.58 EPA/play · +19.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs +0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +25.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +9.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• T. Bouman (Minnesota Vikings) 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. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 53:12 · MIN 13 · Score 6-0
   (8:12) 27-E.George up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 53:06 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
   6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
3. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 46:15 · MIN 19 · Score 10-0
   (1:15) 6-J.Nedney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
4. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 37:45 · TEN 6 · Score 10-6
   (7:45) 8-T.Bouman pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 37:40 · TEN 2 · Score 10-7
   1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
6. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 30:46 · TEN 20 · Score 10-13
   (:46) 8-T.Bouman pass to 86-J.Reed for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
7. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 30:40 · TEN 2 · Score 10-14
   1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
8. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 27:44 · TEN 31 · Score 10-20
   (12:44) 23-M.Bennett left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 27:36 · TEN 2 · Score 10-21
   1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 25:40 · TEN 38 · Score 10-27
    (10:40) 8-T.Bouman pass to 34-D.Chapman for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 25:29 · TEN 2 · Score 10-28
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
12. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 14:13 · MIN 15 · Score 16-28
    (14:13) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 14:07.)
13. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:07 · MIN 2 · Score 17-28
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:58 · TEN 10 · Score 17-34
    (7:58) 23-M.Bennett left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:53 · TEN 2 · Score 17-35
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
16. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:07 · MIN 9 · Score 23-35
    (3:07) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:57 · MIN 2 · Score 24-35
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
18. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · TEN 73 · Score 24-41
    (2:47) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:35 · TEN 2 · Score 24-42
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.