Titans 27–24 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2001

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Winner: Tennessee Titans
Final score: Tennessee Titans 27–24 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 9–14 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Morton
Top passer: C. Batch
Biggest EPA play: (12:32) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-H.Ford), Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19…
Game date: 2001-10-21

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Detroit Lions 27–24 on 2001-10-21, overcoming Detroit Lions's 14–9 halftime lead. J. Morton posted a game-high +10.93 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tennessee Titans	3	6	8	10	0	27
Detroit Lions	0	14	0	10	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

TENTennessee Titans

+3DET 21

+3DET 28

TEN 18

TEN 46

+3DET 12

TEN 22

TEN 36

+3DET 28

DETDetroit Lions

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Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TENTennessee Titans
Q1 1:54FG
JNJ. Nedney
Points+3
Yard line
DET 21
Score
3-0
(1:54) 6-J.Nedney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 7:26FG
JNJ. Nedney
Points+3
Yard line
DET 28
Score
6-0
(7:26) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:20TD
JMJ. Morton
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 18
Score
6-6
(2:20) 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:14XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
6-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:37TD
GCG. Crowell
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 46
Score
6-13
(1:37) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-30-D.Mitchell, Defensive Holding, declined.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:30XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
6-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:10FG
JNJ. Nedney
Points+3
Yard line
DET 12
Score
9-14
(:10) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 12:32TD
Jake Hanson
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 22
Score
15-14
(12:32) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-H.Ford), Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett, RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at TEN 31. 30-D.Mitchell for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 12:14Safety
SMS. McNair
Points+2
Yard line
DET 2
Score
17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 9:46FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 4
Score
17-17
(9:46) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 4:46TD
FWF. Wycheck
Points+6
Yard line
DET 6
Score
23-17
(4:46) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 4:41XP
JNJ. Nedney
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
24-17
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. PENALTY on DET-92-S.Rogers, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:24TD
DHD. Howard
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 36
Score
24-23
(1:24) 10-C.Batch pass to 80-D.Howard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:18XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
24-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:10FG
JNJ. Nedney
Points+3
Yard line
DET 28
Score
27-24
(:10) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.93 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
2D. Howard · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
3C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.28 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
4F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
5S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.87 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
6F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
7C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
8G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.07 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

J. Morton — DET · Receiving

J. Morton posted the highest total EPA (+10.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.21 EPA per play.

J. Morton's top snap (+3.37 EPA): (2:20) 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.09 EPA): Jake Hanson — (12:32) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-H.Ford), Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett, RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at TEN 31. 30-D.Mitchell for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Batch led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.28 total EPA
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 36.6% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.038	-0.099
Offensive success rate	40.4%	44.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.135	+0.104
Rush EPA/play	-0.372	-0.556
Defensive EPA/play	+0.099	+0.038
Defensive success rate	56.0%	59.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -8.99 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -3.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — J. Morton (C. Batch pass) (Q2 2:20)
Detroit Lions — G. Crowell (C. Batch pass) (Q2 1:37)
Tennessee Titans — D. Mitchell (Q3 12:32)
Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q4 4:46)
Detroit Lions — D. Howard (C. Batch pass) (Q4 1:24)

Field goals

Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q1 1:54)
Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q2 7:26)
Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q2 0:10)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 9:46)
Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q4 0:10)

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 DET 21 (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) 6-J.Nedney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q2 7:26) — (7:26) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 18 (Q2 2:20) — (2:20) 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 2:14) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 46 (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-30-D.Mitchell, Defensive Holding, declined.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 1:30) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DET 12 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 8–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 22 (Q3 12:32); Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q3 12:14) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 4:41); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 36 (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) 10-C.Batch pass to 80-D.Howard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) 10-C.Batch pass to 80-D.Howard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.4% · EPA +5.91]
Detroit Lions (Q3 12:32) — (12:32) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-H.Ford), Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett, RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at TEN 31. 30-D.Mitchell for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.7% · EPA -9.09]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at TEN 32. 50-C.Claiborne to TEN 26 for 6 yards (88-E.Kinney). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -3.64]
Detroit Lions (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) 10-C.Batch pass intended for 89-B.Banta INTERCEPTED by 56-R.Godfrey at DET 43. 56-R.Godfrey to DET 38 for 5 yards (62-T.Semple). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.19]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to DET 7 for 29 yards (28-R.Rice). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +2.68]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 12:32) — (12:32) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-H.Ford), Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett, RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at TEN 31. 30-D.Mitchell for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.7% · EPA -9.09]
Detroit Lions (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) 10-C.Batch pass to 80-D.Howard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.4% · EPA +5.91]
Detroit Lions (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) 10-C.Batch pass intended for 89-B.Banta INTERCEPTED by 56-R.Godfrey at DET 43. 56-R.Godfrey to DET 38 for 5 yards (62-T.Semple). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.19]
Detroit Lions (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-30-D.Mitchell, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 1:54 · DET 21 · Score 3-0
(1:54) 6-J.Nedney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 7:26 · DET 28 · Score 6-0
(7:26) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 2:20 · TEN 18 · Score 6-6
(2:20) 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 2:14 · TEN 2 · Score 6-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:37 · TEN 46 · Score 6-13
(1:37) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-30-D.Mitchell, Defensive Holding, declined.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:30 · TEN 2 · Score 6-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · DET 12 · Score 9-14
(:10) 6-J.Nedney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 12:32 · TEN 22 · Score 15-14
(12:32) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-H.Ford), Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett, RECOVERED by TEN-30-D.Mitchell at TEN 31. 30-D.Mitchell for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q3 12:14 · DET 2 · Score 17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 9:46 · TEN 4 · Score 17-17
(9:46) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 4:46 · DET 6 · Score 23-17
(4:46) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 4:41 · DET 2 · Score 24-17
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. PENALTY on DET-92-S.Rogers, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:24 · TEN 36 · Score 24-23
(1:24) 10-C.Batch pass to 80-D.Howard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:18 · TEN 2 · Score 24-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · DET 28 · Score 27-24
(:10) 6-J.Nedney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
J. Morton (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions on 2001-10-21?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Detroit Lions 27-24 in Week 6, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 6, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Tennessee Titans 8, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 10, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Tennessee Titans 27, Detroit Lions 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Morton (C. Batch pass) (Q2 2:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Crowell (C. Batch pass) (Q2 1:37) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mitchell (Q3 12:32) Tennessee Titans touchdown — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q4 4:46) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Howard (C. Batch pass) (Q4 1:24) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 1:54, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 7:26, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 9:46, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions?

C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 49.0% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.28 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 36.6% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions?

J. Morton (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.37 EPA): (2:20) 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

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