Game story
In Week 15 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-12-16, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 17–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -10.87 total EPA, and -16.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Henry (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.07 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (6:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 84-C.Davis pushed ob at NYG 34 for 11 yards (20-J.Jenkins).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +6.07 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 L. Stocker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 3 J. Davis · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4 C. Davis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 5 R. Dixon · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 6 D. Lewis · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +0.86 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 B. Fowler · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8 C. Coleman · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Henry — TEN · Rushing
D. Henry posted the highest total EPA (+6.07) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.26 EPA) came from New York Giants: (5:16) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 10 for -7 yards (44-K.Correa). FUMBLES (44-K.Correa) [44-K.Correa], RECOVERED by TEN-99-J.Casey at NYG 15. 99-J.Casey to NYG 14 for 1 yard (78-J.Brown). Officially, a sack for
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
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 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 47:47) — (2:47) 22-D.Henry left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 47:43) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 17:25) — (2:25) 22-D.Henry right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 17:20) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) 4-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 84-C.Davis pushed ob at NYG 34 for 11 yards (20-J.Jenkins).
- New York Giants (Q3 20:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 10 for -7 yards (44-K.Correa). FUMBLES (44-K.Correa) [44-K.Correa], RECOVERED by TEN-99-J.Casey at NYG 15. 99-J.Casey to NYG 14 for 1 yard (78-J.Brown). Off
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 84-C.Davis to NYG 19 for 17 yards (52-A.Ogletree) [54-O.Vernon].
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:30) — (11:30) 4-R.Succop 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- New York Giants (Q3 29:22) — (14:22) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-S.Shepard pushed ob at TEN 41 for 38 yards (28-K.Lewis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 20:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 10 for -7 yards (44-K.Correa). FUMBLES (44-K.Correa) [44-K.Correa], RECOVERED by TEN-99-J.Casey at NYG 15. 99-J.Casey to NYG 14 for 1 yard (78-J.Brown). Off
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 56:30) — (11:30) 4-R.Succop 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- New York Giants (Q3 29:22) — (14:22) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-S.Shepard pushed ob at TEN 41 for 38 yards (28-K.Lewis).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 84-C.Davis to NYG 19 for 17 yards (52-A.Ogletree) [54-O.Vernon].
Quarterback report card
E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 49 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -16.4% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -10.87 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 22 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.249 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 27.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.222 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.151 | -0.302 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.249 | -0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 72.5% | 55.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -19.94 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +1.62 total EPA, 3 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.
- D. Henry (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Mariota (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 47:47 · NYG 1 · Score 6-0
(2:47) 22-D.Henry left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 47:43 · NYG 15 · Score 7-0
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 17:25 · NYG 1 · Score 13-0
(2:25) 22-D.Henry right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 17:20 · NYG 15 · Score 14-0
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 5:09 · NYG 4 · Score 17-0
(5:09) 4-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs New York Giants?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New York Giants 17-0 in Week 15, 2018 on 2018-12-16.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs New York Giants?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 17, New York Giants 0 (TEN 17-0 NYG) in Week 15, 2018 on 2018-12-16.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs New York Giants?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, New York Giants 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, New York Giants 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 17, New York Giants 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs New York Giants?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q1 47:47) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q3 17:25) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q4 5:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 42.9% completion, -16.4% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -10.87 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 54.5% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs New York Giants?
D. Henry (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +6.07 on rushing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.26 EPA): (5:16) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 10 for -7 yards (44-K.Correa). FUMBLES (44-K.Correa) [44-K.Correa], RECOVERED by TEN-99-J.Casey at NYG 15. 99-J.Casey to NYG 14 for 1 ya. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.7%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
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