Game story
In Week 3 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-24, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 31–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -21.93 total EPA, and +1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, V. Young (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (15:00) 9-D.Brees sacked at TEN 49 for -7 yards (91-T.LaBoy). FUMBLES (91-T.LaBoy), RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at TEN 49. 90-R.Starks to TEN 49 for no gain (73-J.Evans).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +8.19 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 B. Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 3 M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 4 L. Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5 E. Moulds · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 6 R. Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7 B. Scaife · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 8 T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
V. Young — TEN · Passing
V. Young posted the highest total EPA (+8.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.36 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 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 — B. Jones (V. Young pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- Tennessee Titans — L. White
- Tennessee Titans — B. Scaife (V. Young pass)
- Tennessee Titans — V. Fuller
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
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 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q1 47:48) — (2:48) 2-R.Bironas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 35 (Q2 43:02); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 42:55) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) 25-R.Bush right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 31:00) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 22:59) — (7:59) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 22:55) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 17:25) — (2:25) 25-L.White left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 17:19) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 10-V.Young pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 8:55) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 45 (Q4 2:51); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 2:39) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-D.Brees sacked at TEN 49 for -7 yards (91-T.LaBoy). FUMBLES (91-T.LaBoy), RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at TEN 49. 90-R.Starks to TEN 49 for no gain (73-J.Evans).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 81-B.Jones to NO 23 for 19 yards (21-J.Craft).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 34:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston to TEN 26 for 37 yards (20-N.Harper, 37-C.Lowry).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 43:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 81-B.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Titans #75 Benji Olson injured on the play, cramp to left leg. Olson walked off the field under own power.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 25-L.White left tackle to NO 24 for 8 yards (29-J.Bullocks, 21-J.Craft).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck at NO 43. 53-K.Bulluck to NO 8 for 35 yards (16-L.Moore). PENALTY on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Delay of Game, 5
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-D.Brees sacked at TEN 49 for -7 yards (91-T.LaBoy). FUMBLES (91-T.LaBoy), RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at TEN 49. 90-R.Starks to TEN 49 for no gain (73-J.Evans).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 40:15) — (10:15) 10-V.Young pass deep left intended for 84-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at NO 13. 42-J.David to NO 32 for 19 yards (25-L.White).
Quarterback report card
D.Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -21.93 total EPA
- V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +8.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.296 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.280 | -0.439 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.147 | -0.197 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.296 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -22.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -0.05 total EPA, 4 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.
- V. Young (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- V. Young (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 47:48 · NO 15 · Score 3-0
(2:48) 2-R.Bironas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 43:02 · NO 35 · Score 9-0
(13:02) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 81-B.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Titans #75 Benji Olson injured on the play, cramp to left leg. Olson walked - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 42:55 · NO 2 · Score 10-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 31:05 · TEN 1 · Score 10-6
(1:05) 25-R.Bush right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 31:00 · TEN 2 · Score 10-7
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 22:59 · TEN 1 · Score 10-13
(7:59) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 22:55 · TEN 2 · Score 10-14
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:25 · NO 1 · Score 16-14
(2:25) 25-L.White left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 17:19 · NO 2 · Score 17-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · NO 3 · Score 23-14
(9:01) 10-V.Young pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · NO 2 · Score 24-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:51 · TEN 45 · Score 30-14
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · NO 2 · Score 31-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New Orleans Saints 31-14 in Week 3, 2007 on 2007-09-24.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 31, New Orleans Saints 14 (TEN 31-14 NO) in Week 3, 2007 on 2007-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 31, New Orleans Saints 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Jones (V. Young pass) (Q2 43:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 31:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 22:59) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q3 17:25) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Scaife (V. Young pass) (Q4 9:01) Tennessee Titans touchdown — V. Fuller (Q4 2:51) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 47:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 58.0% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -21.93 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 58.3% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +8.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
V. Young (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +8.19 on passing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.36 EPA): (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.0%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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