Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 27–24 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 9–7 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Zach Wilson
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2021-10-03
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 27–24 on 2021-10-03, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 9–7 halftime lead. Zach Wilson posted a game-high +10.48 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans
(7:10) 14-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
(12:58) 14-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
(10:33) 14-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
(4:57) (Shotgun) 32-Mi.Carter up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(:23) 6-M.Ammendola 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(13:18) (No Huddle) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 85-M.Pruitt is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(11:34) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 13-C.Batson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
(4:33) 6-M.Ammendola 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 7:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 26
- Score
- 3-0
(7:10) 14-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 28
- Score
- 6-0
(12:58) 14-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 10:33FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 18
- Score
- 9-0
(10:33) 14-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 9-6
(4:57) (Shotgun) 32-Mi.Carter up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 4:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 9-7
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 0:23FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 9
- Score
- 9-10
(:23) 6-M.Ammendola 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 13:18TD Derrick HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 15-10
(13:18) (No Huddle) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 13:14Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 85-M.Pruitt is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 11:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 17-16
(11:34) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 11:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 17-17
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:16TD Carlton Davis IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 53
- Score
- 17-23
(9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 17-24
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:19TD CBC. BatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 23-24
(:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 13-C.Batson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 24-24
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
- NYJNew York Jets
OT 4:33FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 24-27
(4:33) 6-M.Ammendola 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Zach Wilson · New York Jets · Passing · +10.48 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 2Keelan Cole · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 3
Jeremy McNichols · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 4
Josh Reynolds · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 5Carlton Davis III · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 6Jamison Crowder · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7Ryan Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.91 total EPA · 63 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8Derrick Henry · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Zach Wilson — NYJ · Passing
Zach Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+10.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
Zach Wilson's top snap (+4.51 EPA): (9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 63 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.91 total EPA
- Zach Wilson (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.283 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.262 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans +0.00, New York Jets +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: +0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 14 drives, +1.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +0.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry
- New York Jets — Jamison Crowder (Zach Wilson pass)
- New York Jets — Carlton Davis III (Zach Wilson pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Batson (Ryan Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — Randy Bullock
- Tennessee Titans — Randy Bullock
- Tennessee Titans — Randy Bullock
- New York Jets — Matt Ammendola
- New York Jets — Matt Ammendola
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 14-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 28 (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) 14-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) 14-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 32-Mi.Carter up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 4:49) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q3 0:23) — (:23) 6-M.Ammendola 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 15–14. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) (No Huddle) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 13:14) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 85-M.Pruitt is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 11:30) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TEN 53 (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 9:06) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 13-C.Batson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 0:16) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend..
Overtime: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (OT 4:33) — (4:33) 6-M.Ammendola 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 0:19) — (:19) 14-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
- New York Jets (OT 4:33) — (4:33) 6-M.Ammendola 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry right tackle to NYJ 43 for 2 yards (56-Qu.Williams).
- New York Jets (OT 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep left to 88-K.Cole ran ob at TEN 27 for 29 yards.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 1:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 88-K.Cole to TEN 14 for 54 yards (39-B.Borders).
- New York Jets (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) (No Huddle) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep left intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Fulton at NYJ 45. 26-K.Fulton to NYJ 32 for 13 yards (81-T.Kroft).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 28-J.McNichols pushed ob at NYJ 30 for 27 yards (30-M.Carter II).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 7:10 · NYJ 26 · Score 3-0
(7:10) 14-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 12:58 · NYJ 28 · Score 6-0
(12:58) 14-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 10:33 · NYJ 18 · Score 9-0
(10:33) 14-R.Bullock 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 4:57 · TEN 2 · Score 9-6
(4:57) (Shotgun) 32-Mi.Carter up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 4:49 · TEN 15 · Score 9-7
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 0:23 · TEN 9 · Score 9-10
(:23) 6-M.Ammendola 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · NYJ 1 · Score 15-10
(13:18) (No Huddle) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 13:14 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 85-M.Pruitt is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · TEN 3 · Score 17-16
(11:34) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 11:30 · TEN 15 · Score 17-17
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:16 · TEN 53 · Score 17-23
(9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:06 · TEN 15 · Score 17-24
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · NYJ 2 · Score 23-24
(:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 13-C.Batson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:16 · NYJ 15 · Score 24-24
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend. - New York Jets FG (+3) — OT 4:33 · TEN 4 · Score 24-27
(4:33) 6-M.Ammendola 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Zach Wilson (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Zach Wilson (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs New York Jets on 2021-10-03?
The New York Jets beat the Tennessee Titans 27-24 in Week 4, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs New York Jets?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, New York Jets 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 6, New York Jets 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 15, New York Jets 14; Q5: Tennessee Titans 0, New York Jets 3; Final: Tennessee Titans 24, New York Jets 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:57) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 13:18) New York Jets touchdown — J. Crowder (Z. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:34) New York Jets touchdown — C. Davis (Z. Wilson pass) (Q4 9:16) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Batson (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 0:19) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 7:10, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 12:58, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 10:33, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Ammendola (Q3 0:23, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Ammendola (OT 4:33, 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 Jets?
Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 47.6% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.91 total passing EPA. Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 56.8% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs New York Jets?
Zach Wilson (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.51 EPA): (9:16) 2-Z.Wilson pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tennessee Titans vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
New York Jets
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
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