Tennessee Titans vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2002 Divisional Recap

Game story

In the Divisional of the 2002 NFL season on 2003-01-19, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 41–24 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +14.25 total EPA.

On the individual side, R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.25 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-15.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (1:38) 35-R.Holcombe up the middle to TEN 16 for no gain (50-E.Barton). FUMBLES (50-E.Barton), touched at TEN 16, RECOVERED by LV-33-A.Dorsett at TEN 16. 33-A.Dorsett to TEN 16 for no gain (35-R.Holco

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 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +14.25 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2. 2 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +12.04 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
6. 6 Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 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

• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 56:06)
• Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q1 51:07)
• Las Vegas Raiders — C. Garner (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 47:53)
• Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q2 32:54)
• Las Vegas Raiders — D. Jolley (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 31:04)
• Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q3 15:39)
• Las Vegas Raiders — R. Gannon (Q4 11:36)
• Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett (Q4 3:29)

Field goals

• Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q2 42:42)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:04)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 19:32)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q1 56:06) — (11:06) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 55:59) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 74 (Q1 55:55) — (10:55) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 35 for 9 yards (50-E.Barton, 53-B.Romanowski).; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 33 (Q1 51:07) — (6:07) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 50:59) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q1 47:53) — (2:53) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-31-L.Schulters, Illegal Contact, declined.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 47:47) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q2 32:54) — (2:54) 9-S.McNair scrambles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 32:47) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 31:04) — (1:04) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 31:00) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TEN 25 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TEN 14 (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q3 15:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 15:31) — 15-C.Hentrich extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-83-D.Bennett..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 12-R.Gannon scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 11:27) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:25) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

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

• Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:38) — (1:38) 35-R.Holcombe up the middle to TEN 16 for no gain (50-E.Barton). FUMBLES (50-E.Barton), touched at TEN 16, RECOVERED by LV-33-A.Dorsett at TEN 16. 33-A.Dorsett to TEN 16 for no gain (35-R.Holco [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.15]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 63 yards from LV 30 to TEN 7. 45-J.Simon to TEN 37 for 30 yards (51-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (51-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by LV-87-A.Whitted at TEN 39. Play Challenged by Replay Official [WPA -10.2% · EPA -2.55]
• Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:07) — (6:07) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.72]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:54) — (11:54) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown to LV 38 for 10 yards (93-K.Carter). FUMBLES (93-K.Carter), touched at LV 40, RECOVERED by TEN-21-S.Rolle at LV 40. 21-S.Rolle to LV 40 for no gain (80-J.Rice). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.39]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:37) — (3:37) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter to TEN 16 for 31 yards (30-D.Mitchell). Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1.) [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.20]

Impact plays

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

• Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:38) — (1:38) 35-R.Holcombe up the middle to TEN 16 for no gain (50-E.Barton). FUMBLES (50-E.Barton), touched at TEN 16, RECOVERED by LV-33-A.Dorsett at TEN 16. 33-A.Dorsett to TEN 16 for no gain (35-R.Holco [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.15]
• Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:07) — (6:07) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.72]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:54) — (11:54) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown to LV 38 for 10 yards (93-K.Carter). FUMBLES (93-K.Carter), touched at LV 40, RECOVERED by TEN-21-S.Rolle at LV 40. 21-S.Rolle to LV 40 for no gain (80-J.Rice). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.39]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 32:54) — (2:54) 9-S.McNair scrambles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.93]

Quarterback report card

R.Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +14.25 total EPA
• S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +12.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +20.03 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +5.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Las Vegas Raiders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) 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. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 56:06 · TEN 3 · Score 0-6
   (11:06) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 55:59 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 55:55 · LV 74 · Score 0-7
   (10:55) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 35 for 9 yards (50-E.Barton, 53-B.Romanowski).
4. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 51:07 · LV 33 · Score 6-7
   (6:07) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 50:59 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
   6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 47:53 · TEN 12 · Score 7-13
   (2:53) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-31-L.Schulters, Illegal Contact, declined.
7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 47:47 · TEN 2 · Score 7-14
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
8. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 42:42 · LV 11 · Score 10-14
   (12:42) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
9. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 32:54 · LV 9 · Score 16-14
   (2:54) 9-S.McNair scrambles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 32:47 · LV 2 · Score 17-14
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:04 · TEN 1 · Score 17-20
    (1:04) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:00 · TEN 2 · Score 17-21
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
13. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · TEN 25 · Score 17-24
    (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
14. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 19:32 · TEN 14 · Score 17-27
    (4:32) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
15. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 15:39 · LV 13 · Score 23-27
    (:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 15:31 · LV 2 · Score 24-27
    15-C.Hentrich extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-83-D.Bennett.
17. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:36 · TEN 2 · Score 24-33
    (11:36) 12-R.Gannon scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 11:27 · TEN 2 · Score 24-34
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
19. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 3:29 · TEN 7 · Score 24-40
    (3:29) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
20. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 3:25 · TEN 2 · Score 24-41
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.