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NFL · Conf. Championship · January 30, 2000 · 10 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Tennessee Titans: 1999 Conf. Championship Recap

Rams defeat Titans 23–16 in Conf. Championship

Kade Warner led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 23–16 Conf. Championship finish.

Los Angeles Rams 23 15–3 Winner
Final 23–16
Tennessee Titans 16 16–4
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
23–16
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 9–0 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Game date
January 30, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Kade Warner 24/50 · 407 YDS · 2 TD +22.6 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 6 REC · 162 YDS · 1 TD +9.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 7 REC · 109 YDS · 1 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • S.McNair 7 CAR · 65 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Harris
    Josh Harris 7 REC · 64 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • E.George 2 REC · 35 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans 23–16 in the Conf. Championship of the 1999 NFL season on 2000-01-30, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+43.3% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In the Conf. Championship of the 1999 NFL season on 2000-01-30, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 23–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +22.65 total EPA.

On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: C.Hentrich kicks 64 yards from TEN 30 to STL 6. T.Horne pushed ob at STL 31 for 25 yards (G.Favors).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Rams3677023
Tennessee Titans00610016

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +22.65 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.74 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  4. 4 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +6.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  5. 5 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Harris · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  7. 7 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.94 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8 E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

K. Warner — LA · Passing

K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+22.65) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

The signature play (+6.26 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (2:12) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q3 26:19)
  • Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 15:17)
  • Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q4 8:33)
  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q4 2:12)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q1 50:48)
  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q2 39:29)
  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q2 30:19)
  • Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q4 6:17)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q1 50:48) — (5:48) J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q2 39:29) — (9:29) J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TEN 9 (Q3 26:19) — (11:19) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 22:20) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 15:17) — (:17) E.George left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on STL-K.Carter, Neutral Zone Infraction, declined..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) E.George right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 7:21); Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) A.Del Greco 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TEN 73 (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:54) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..

Turning points

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — C.Hentrich kicks 64 yards from TEN 30 to STL 6. T.Horne pushed ob at STL 31 for 25 yards (G.Favors). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.59]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.5% · EPA +6.26]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to K.Dyson to STL 1 for 9 yards (M.Jones). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -2.28]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:39) — (:39) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk pushed ob at TEN 17 for 52 yards (D.Walker). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.12]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) A.Del Greco 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -2.81]

Impact plays

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.5% · EPA +6.26]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:39) — (:39) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk pushed ob at TEN 17 for 52 yards (D.Walker). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.12]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) M.Horan FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 17, and recovers at TEN 29. M.Horan to TEN 29 for no gain (D.Mitchell). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -3.34]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q3 26:19) — (11:19) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +3.22]

Quarterback report card

K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +22.65 total EPA
  • S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLos Angeles RamsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.164+0.075
Offensive success rate43.4%45.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.453+0.099
Rush EPA/play-0.643+0.166
Defensive EPA/play-0.075-0.164
Defensive success rate54.2%56.6%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Los Angeles Rams: 9 drives, +13.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +7.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Los Angeles Rams 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.
  • K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

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

  1. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 50:48 · TEN 9 · Score 3-0
    (5:48) J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  2. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 39:29 · TEN 11 · Score 6-0
    (9:29) J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  3. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:19 · TEN 10 · Score 9-0
    (:19) J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  4. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 26:19 · TEN 9 · Score 15-0
    (11:19) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 22:20 · TEN 2 · Score 16-0
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  6. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 15:17 · LA 1 · Score 16-6
    (:17) E.George left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on STL-K.Carter, Neutral Zone Infraction, declined.
  7. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:33 · LA 2 · Score 16-12
    (8:33) E.George right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 7:21 · LA 2 · Score 16-13
    A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. PENALTY on STL-D.Bly, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 6:17 · LA 25 · Score 16-16
    (6:17) A.Del Greco 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
  10. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:12 · TEN 73 · Score 22-16
    (2:12) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · TEN 2 · Score 23-16
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 in Conf. Championship, 1999 on 2000-01-30.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?

The final score was Los Angeles Rams 23, Tennessee Titans 16 (LA 23-16 TEN) in Conf. Championship, 1999 on 2000-01-30.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 6, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, Tennessee Titans 6; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Final: Los Angeles Rams 23, Tennessee Titans 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?

Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:19) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:17) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:33) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:12) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q1 50:48, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 39:29, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:19, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?

K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 48.0% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +22.65 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 55.0% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.94 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans?

K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +22.65 on passing plays. across 50 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.26 EPA): (2:12) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.3%.

Was Los Angeles Rams vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 23-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 14-3 Now 15-3 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 16-3 Now 16-4 L