Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 35–3 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 3–21 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. McNair
- Top passer
- S. Mitchell
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-12-10
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35–3 on 2000-12-10. S. McNair posted a game-high +9.76 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Tennessee Titans | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(2:55) E.George left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(14:07) N.Rackers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
(9:00) S.McNair pass to E.George for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(8:56) S.McNair pass to E.George for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
(8:27) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 8:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 56
- Score
- 0-6
(8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 8:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 2:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 0-13
(2:55) E.George left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 2:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 14:07FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 27
- Score
- 3-14
(14:07) N.Rackers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 9:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 3-20
(9:00) S.McNair pass to E.George for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 8:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 3-21
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 8:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 3-27
(8:56) S.McNair pass to E.George for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 8:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 3-28
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 3-34
(8:27) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 3-35
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.76 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +8.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 3Y. Thigpen · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.88 EPA/play
- 4D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5C. Pickens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 6E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 8Caleb Sanders · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 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
S. McNair — TEN · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+9.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
S. McNair's top snap (+5.78 EPA): (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. Mitchell led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 34.3% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.91 total EPA
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +9.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.199 | +0.174 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.2% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.243 | +0.549 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.499 | -0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.199 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 63.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.20 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -15.95 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +15.82 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 56 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 8:45) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q1 2:55) — (2:55) E.George left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 2:48) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) N.Rackers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) S.McNair pass to E.George for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:57) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) S.McNair pass to E.George for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 7 (Q3 8:53) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:23) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 15:00) — N.Rackers kicks 67 yards from CIN 30 to TEN 3. D.Mason to TEN 24 for 21 yards (C.Curtis).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to D.Mason to CIN 33 for 25 yards (R.Bean).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) S.McNair pass to D.Mason to TEN 39 for 15 yards (A.Hawkins).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) D.Pope punts 25 yards to TEN 30, Center-B.St. Louis. C.Coleman, dead ball declared at TEN 30 for no gain.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) S.McNair sacked at TEN 36 for -8 yards (R.Wilson). FUMBLES (R.Wilson), RECOVERED by CIN-T.Barndt at TEN 34.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) N.O'Donnell pass to C.Pickens to CIN 1 for 38 yards (T.Carter).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) S.Mitchell pass to C.Yeast to TEN 8 for 27 yards (B.Myers).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 8:55 · CIN 56 · Score 0-6
(8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 8:45 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 2:55 · CIN 5 · Score 0-13
(2:55) E.George left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 2:48 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 14:07 · TEN 27 · Score 3-14
(14:07) N.Rackers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 9:00 · CIN 7 · Score 3-20
(9:00) S.McNair pass to E.George for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 8:57 · CIN 2 · Score 3-21
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 8:56 · CIN 3 · Score 3-27
(8:56) S.McNair pass to E.George for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 8:53 · CIN 7 · Score 3-28
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · CIN 1 · Score 3-34
(8:27) N.O'Donnell pass to L.Neal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:23 · CIN 2 · Score 3-35
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans on 2000-12-10?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-3 in Week 15, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tennessee Titans 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:56) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:27) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 14:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals), 34.3% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.91 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 57.1% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +9.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (8:55) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
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