Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Commanders: 2006 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-15, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 25–22 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

V. Young (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +5.86 total EPA, and -2.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Jones (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass deep left intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 28-L.Thompson at 50. 28-L.Thompson to WAS 39 for 11 yards.

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 B. Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
3. 3 V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.86 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Wade · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Lloyd · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.32 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
7. 7 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.10 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

• Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q1 49:23)
• Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 45:00)
• Tennessee Titans — B. Jones (V. Young pass) (Q2 32:47)
• Tennessee Titans — T. Henry (Q3 23:58)
• Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q4 11:02)

Field goals

• Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q1 54:49)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 39:41)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q4 5:15)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q1 54:49) — (9:49) 2-R.Bironas 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 49:17) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TEN 24 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass deep right to 47-C.Cooley for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 44:55) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 32:47) — (2:47) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 81-B.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 32:42) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 9–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 23:58) — (8:58) 20-T.Henry right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-57-W.Holdman, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 23:53) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 75 (Q3 22:25) — (7:25) 4-D.Frost punt is BLOCKED by 48-C.Cramer, Center-71-E.Albright, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 11:02) — (11:02) 26-C.Portis right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 10:57) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

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

• Washington Commanders (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass deep left intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 28-L.Thompson at 50. 28-L.Thompson to WAS 39 for 11 yards. [WPA -20.8% · EPA -1.69]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 8-M.Brunell pass deep middle to 85-B.Lloyd to TEN 4 for 52 yards (21-R.Hill). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.32]
• Tennessee Titans (Q3 25:48) — (10:48) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 81-B.Jones to WAS 8 for 23 yards (25-K.Wright). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.62]
• Washington Commanders (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El to TEN 49 for 16 yards (32-A.Jones). FUMBLES (32-A.Jones), RECOVERED by TEN-24-C.Hope at TEN 45. 24-C.Hope to TEN 45 for no gain (47-C. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -2.28]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 15-C.Hentrich punts 48 yards to WAS 17, Center-56-J.Dorenbos. 82-A.Randle El to WAS 16 for -1 yards (37-C.Lowry). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -0.02]

Impact plays

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

• Tennessee Titans (Q3 25:48) — (10:48) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 81-B.Jones to WAS 8 for 23 yards (25-K.Wright). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.62]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 8-M.Brunell pass deep middle to 85-B.Lloyd to TEN 4 for 52 yards (21-R.Hill). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.32]
• Washington Commanders (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass deep right to 47-C.Cooley for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.1% · EPA +2.99]
• Tennessee Titans (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 83-D.Bennett to WAS 39 for 27 yards (40-A.Archuleta). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.56]

Quarterback report card

V.Young led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• V.Young (Tennessee Titans) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.86 total EPA
• M.Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +6.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -0.42 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• B. Jones (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Brunell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 54:49 · WAS 14 · Score 3-0
   (9:49) 2-R.Bironas 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
2. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 49:23 · TEN 10 · Score 3-6
   (4:23) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 49:17 · TEN 2 · Score 3-7
   3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · TEN 24 · Score 3-13
   (15:00) 8-M.Brunell pass deep right to 47-C.Cooley for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 44:55 · TEN 2 · Score 3-14
   3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
6. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 39:41 · WAS 9 · Score 6-14
   (9:41) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
7. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 32:47 · WAS 3 · Score 12-14
   (2:47) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 81-B.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 32:42 · WAS 2 · Score 13-14
   2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
9. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 23:58 · WAS 2 · Score 19-14
   (8:58) 20-T.Henry right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-57-W.Holdman, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
10. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 23:53 · WAS 2 · Score 20-14
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
11. Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q3 22:25 · TEN 75 · Score 22-14
    (7:25) 4-D.Frost punt is BLOCKED by 48-C.Cramer, Center-71-E.Albright, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
12. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:02 · TEN 4 · Score 22-20
    (11:02) 26-C.Portis right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 10:57 · TEN 2 · Score 22-22
    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
14. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 5:15 · WAS 13 · Score 25-22
    (5:15) 2-R.Bironas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.