Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 27–24 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 24–10 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. McNair
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:26) (Punt formation) 7-S.Landeta punts 52 yards to TEN 15, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 45-J.Si…
- Game date
- 2002-09-08
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–24 on 2002-09-08, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 24–10 halftime lead. S. McNair posted a game-high +14.39 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Tennessee Titans | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(7:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 27-E.George for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(5:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:40) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(11:04) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(5:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:52) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(11:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(12:52) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-21-B.Taylor, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
(3:12) 27-E.George right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-E.George rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 7:19TD EGE. GeorgePoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 14
- Score
- 0-6
(7:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 27-E.George for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 7:10XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 5:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 18
- Score
- 6-7
(5:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 5:20XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 2:40TD DSD. StaleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 7
- Score
- 13-7
(2:40) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 2:36XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 11:04FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 14-10
(11:04) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:10TD Clarence LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 7
- Score
- 20-10
(5:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 5:05XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:52FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 12
- Score
- 24-10
(:52) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 11:16FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 29
- Score
- 24-13
(11:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 12:52TD JMJ. McCareinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 24-19
(12:52) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-21-B.Taylor, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:12TD EGE. GeorgePoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 24-25
(3:12) 27-E.George right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:09Safety EGE. GeorgePoints+2
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 24-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-E.George rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +14.39 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3A. Freeman · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 6B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 8J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 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 (+14.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
S. McNair's top snap (-4.36 EPA): (10:45) 9-S.McNair pass to 33-G.Comella to PHI 20 for 2 yards (24-B.Bishop). FUMBLES (24-B.Bishop), RECOVERED by PHI-56-S.Barber at PHI 19. 56-S.Barber to PHI 19 for no gain (33-G.Comella).
Biggest single play (+6.77 EPA): S. Landeta — (6:26) (Punt formation) 7-S.Landeta punts 52 yards to TEN 15, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 45-J.Simon to TEN 16 for 1 yard (30-B.Mitchell). FUMBLES (30-B.Mitchell), RECOVERED by PHI-30-B.Mitchell at TEN 15. 3
Quarterback report card
D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.72 total EPA
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +14.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.059 | +0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.083 | +0.369 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.030 | -0.257 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.06, Tennessee Titans +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.06 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +4.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +6.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — E. George (S. McNair pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jamari Thrash (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Clarence Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
- Tennessee Titans — J. McCareins (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — E. George
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q1 7:19) — (7:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 27-E.George for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 7:10) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TEN 18 (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 5:20) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q1 2:40) — (2:40) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 2:36) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 5:05) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q2 0:52) — (:52) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PHI 29 (Q3 11:16) — (11:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-21-B.Taylor, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 27-E.George right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 3:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-E.George rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 31 for -3 yards (97-C.Hall). FUMBLES (97-C.Hall), RECOVERED by TEN-93-K.Carter at PHI 35.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 15-C.Hentrich punts 44 yards to PHI 25, Center-60-A.Graham. 30-B.Mitchell to PHI 34 for 9 yards (30-D.Mitchell).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to PHI 9 for 18 yards (52-B.Gardner).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) (Punt formation) 7-S.Landeta punts 52 yards to TEN 15, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 45-J.Simon to TEN 16 for 1 yard (30-B.Mitchell). FUMBLES (30-B.Mitchell), RECOVERED by PHI-30-B.Mitchell at TEN 15. 3
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason to PHI 30 for 39 yards (20-B.Dawkins).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) (Punt formation) 7-S.Landeta punts 52 yards to TEN 15, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 45-J.Simon to TEN 16 for 1 yard (30-B.Mitchell). FUMBLES (30-B.Mitchell), RECOVERED by PHI-30-B.Mitchell at TEN 15. 3
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:15) — (:15) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 80-J.Thrash INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at TEN 31. 22-A.Dyson to TEN 33 for 2 yards (80-J.Thrash).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:06) — (11:06) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 89-C.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 31-L.Schulters (93-K.Carter) at PHI 30. 31-L.Schulters to PHI 22 for 8 yards (22-D.Staley; 89-C.Lewis).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) 9-S.McNair pass to 33-G.Comella to PHI 20 for 2 yards (24-B.Bishop). FUMBLES (24-B.Bishop), RECOVERED by PHI-56-S.Barber at PHI 19. 56-S.Barber to PHI 19 for no gain (33-G.Comella).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 7:19 · PHI 14 · Score 0-6
(7:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 27-E.George for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 7:10 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 5:24 · TEN 18 · Score 6-7
(5:24) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 5:20 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 2:40 · TEN 7 · Score 13-7
(2:40) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 2:36 · TEN 2 · Score 14-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 11:04 · PHI 15 · Score 14-10
(11:04) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 5:10 · TEN 7 · Score 20-10
(5:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 5:05 · TEN 2 · Score 21-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:52 · TEN 12 · Score 24-10
(:52) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 11:16 · PHI 29 · Score 24-13
(11:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 12:52 · PHI 2 · Score 24-19
(12:52) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-21-B.Taylor, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · PHI 2 · Score 24-25
(3:12) 27-E.George right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 3:09 · PHI 2 · Score 24-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-E.George rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans on 2002-09-08?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-24 in Week 1, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Tennessee Titans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (S. McNair pass) (Q1 7:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Thrash (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 5:24) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 2:40) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 5:10) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. McCareins (S. McNair pass) (Q4 12:52) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q4 3:12) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 11:04, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:52, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 11:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 40.0% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.72 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 61.5% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +14.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-4.36 EPA): (10:45) 9-S.McNair pass to 33-G.Comella to PHI 20 for 2 yards (24-B.Bishop). FUMBLES (24-B.Bishop), RECOVERED by PHI-56-S.Barber at PHI 19. 56-S.Barber to PHI 19 for no gain (33-G..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Tennessee Titans 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
Philadelphia Eagles
Now 0-1 L
Tennessee Titans
Now 1-0 W
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