Game story
In Week 18 of the 2019 NFL season on 2020-01-04, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with -2.92 total EPA, and -9.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Watson (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.07 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 14-M.Sanu Sr. INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan (35-T.Brock) at NE 9. 26-L.Ryan for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| New England Patriots | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 2 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.34 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 3 R. Burkhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4 A. Firkser · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.58 EPA/play
- 6 J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 7 D. Lewis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 8 J. White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Watson — NE · Receiving
B. Watson posted the highest total EPA (+4.07) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New England Patriots's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.88 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 14-M.Sanu Sr. INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan (35-T.Brock) at NE 9. 26-L.Ryan for 9 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 — A. Firkser (R. Tannehill pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — L. Ryan
Field goals
- New England Patriots — N. Folk
- New England Patriots — N. Folk
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 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q1 57:41) — (12:41) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NE 12 (Q1 50:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 86-A.Firkser for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 50:39) — 7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 11-J.Edelman right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 44:57) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TEN 3 (Q2 32:18) — (2:18) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 30:38) — (:38) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 30:35) — 7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 6–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 99 (Q4 0:15).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 14-M.Sanu Sr. INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan (35-T.Brock) at NE 9. 26-L.Ryan for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 86-A.Firkser to TEN 26 for 11 yards (25-T.Brooks).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon at NE 41. 21-D.Harmon ran ob at NE 41 for no gain. NE 21-Harmon 4th career postseason Int, ties Law
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) 6-B.Kern punts 30 yards to NE 11, Center-48-B.Brinkley, out of bounds.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 86-A.Firkser for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 14-M.Sanu Sr. INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan (35-T.Brock) at NE 9. 26-L.Ryan for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 86-A.Firkser for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon at NE 41. 21-D.Harmon ran ob at NE 41 for no gain. NE 21-Harmon 4th career postseason Int, ties Law
- New England Patriots (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-B.Watson to NE 46 for 21 yards (55-J.Brown). TEN-55-J.Brown was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.92 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.075 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.122 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.097 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -7.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +0.04 total EPA, 2 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.
- B. Watson (New England Patriots) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 57:41 · TEN 18 · Score 0-3
(12:41) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 50:44 · NE 12 · Score 6-3
(5:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 86-A.Firkser for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 50:39 · NE 15 · Score 7-3
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · TEN 5 · Score 7-9
(15:00) 11-J.Edelman right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 44:57 · TEN 15 · Score 7-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 32:18 · TEN 3 · Score 7-13
(2:18) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 30:38 · NE 1 · Score 13-13
(:38) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 30:35 · NE 15 · Score 14-13
7-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:15 · TEN 99 · Score 20-13
(:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 14-M.Sanu Sr. INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan (35-T.Brock) at NE 9. 26-L.Ryan for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New England Patriots 20-13 in Week 18, 2019 on 2020-01-04.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 20, New England Patriots 13 (TEN 20-13 NE) in Week 18, 2019 on 2020-01-04.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, New England Patriots 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, New England Patriots 10; Q4: Tennessee Titans 6, New England Patriots 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 20, New England Patriots 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Firkser (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 50:44) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (Q2 45:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 30:38) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. Ryan (Q4 0:15) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q1 57:41, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 32:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 51.3% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.92 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 40.0% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots?
B. Watson (New England Patriots) led the game in total EPA with +4.07 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.88 EPA): (:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 14-M.Sanu Sr. INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan (35-T.Brock) at NE 9. 26-L.Ryan for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.8%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tennessee Titans won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W
New England Patriots
Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L
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