Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots: 2003 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-05, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 38–30 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +9.66 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Branch (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-34.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (2:01) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NE 35. 24-T.Law for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
2. 2 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.66 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Calico · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.44 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
6. 6 J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.37 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Cloud · New England Patriots · Rushing · +6.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.78 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

• New England Patriots — T. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q1 46:08)
• Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q2 32:00)
• New England Patriots — A. Smith (Q3 24:27)
• New England Patriots — M. Cloud (Q3 16:00)
• Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q4 4:43)
• New England Patriots — M. Cloud (Q4 3:18)
• New England Patriots — T. Law (Q4 2:01)

Field goals

• Tennessee Titans — C. Hentrich (Q1 55:47)
• Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q1 48:12)
• Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q3 20:37)
• Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q4 13:22)
• New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:52)
• Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q4 0:40)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 30 (Q1 55:47) — (10:47) 15-C.Hentrich 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-83-D.Bennett.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 25 (Q1 48:12) — (3:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 58 (Q1 46:08) — (1:08) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 46:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 76-Mathews eligible on the play 9-S.McNair right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 31:58) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) 90-Klecko eligible. 32-A.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 24:25) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q3 20:37) — (5:37) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 16:00) — (1:00) 90-Klecko eligible. 21-M.Cloud left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 15:58) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–14. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 19 (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) 1-G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the NE 2 (Q4 4:40) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) 21-M.Cloud left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:14) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 40 (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NE 35. 24-T.Law for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:49) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 23 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

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

• Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NE 35. 24-T.Law for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -34.2% · EPA -9.28]
• New England Patriots (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch pushed ob at TEN 15 for 23 yards (90-J.Kearse). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +3.43]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 32:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins to NE 1 for 43 yards (24-T.Law). PENALTY on NE-93-R.Seymour, Unnecessary Roughness, 0 yards, enforced at NE 1. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +4.89]
• New England Patriots (Q1 46:08) — (1:08) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +5.53]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 1-G.Anderson 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. [WPA -17.3% · EPA -1.86]

Impact plays

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

• Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NE 35. 24-T.Law for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -34.2% · EPA -9.28]
• New England Patriots (Q1 46:08) — (1:08) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +5.53]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 32:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins to NE 1 for 43 yards (24-T.Law). PENALTY on NE-93-R.Seymour, Unnecessary Roughness, 0 yards, enforced at NE 1. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +4.89]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico to NE 25 for 45 yards (22-A.Samuel). [WPA +16.5% · EPA +3.78]

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) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.66 total EPA
• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• New England Patriots: 13 drives, +16.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +11.73 total EPA, 8 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• D. Branch (New England Patriots) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 55:47 · NE 30 · Score 3-0
   (10:47) 15-C.Hentrich 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-83-D.Bennett.
2. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 48:12 · NE 25 · Score 6-0
   (3:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 46:08 · TEN 58 · Score 6-6
   (1:08) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 46:00 · TEN 2 · Score 6-7
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · NE 1 · Score 12-7
   (2:00) 76-Mathews eligible on the play 9-S.McNair right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 31:58 · NE 2 · Score 13-7
   1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 24:27 · TEN 1 · Score 13-13
   (9:27) 90-Klecko eligible. 32-A.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 24:25 · TEN 2 · Score 13-14
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
9. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 20:37 · NE 15 · Score 16-14
   (5:37) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
10. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 16:00 · TEN 1 · Score 16-20
    (1:00) 90-Klecko eligible. 21-M.Cloud left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 15:58 · TEN 2 · Score 16-21
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
12. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 13:22 · NE 19 · Score 19-21
    (13:22) 1-G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
13. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 11:52 · TEN 30 · Score 19-24
    (11:52) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
14. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 4:43 · NE 1 · Score 25-24
    (4:43) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 4:40 · NE 2 · Score 27-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
16. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:18 · TEN 15 · Score 27-30
    (3:18) 21-M.Cloud left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · TEN 2 · Score 27-31
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
18. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:01 · NE 40 · Score 27-37
    (2:01) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NE 35. 24-T.Law for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · TEN 2 · Score 27-38
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
20. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:40 · NE 23 · Score 30-38
    (:40) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.