Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 24–7 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 0–14 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. McNair
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Coady at NE…
- Game date
- 2002-12-16
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the New England Patriots 24–7 on 2002-12-16. S. McNair posted a game-high +9.77 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Tennessee Titans | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(:37) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(13:10) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(10:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Coady at NE 24. 29-R.Coady for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(9:26) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:24TD SMS. McNairPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 0-6
(12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:16XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:37TD SMS. McNairPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 0-13
(:37) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:32XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 0-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 13:10TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 10
- Score
- 6-14
(13:10) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 13:08XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 10:06TD RCR. CoadyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 89
- Score
- 7-20
(10:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Coady at NE 24. 29-R.Coady for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 9:58XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:26FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 7-24
(9:26) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.77 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 4
Arian Smith · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 5T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 6E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7
Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 8
Mike Green · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +0.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.05 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 (+9.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
S. McNair's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.36 EPA): T. Brady — (10:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Coady at NE 24. 29-R.Coady for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -0.30 EPA/play · -10.20 total EPA
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +9.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 44.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.307 | +0.326 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.009 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.162 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.9% | 63.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.16 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -9.91 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +5.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
- Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
- Tennessee Titans — R. Coady
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q2 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 12:16) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:32) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 13:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 89 (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Coady at NE 24. 29-R.Coady for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 9:58) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 11 (Q4 9:26) — (9:26) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Coady at NE 24. 29-R.Coady for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 35-R.Holcombe right guard pushed ob at NE 29 for 39 yards (36-L.Milloy).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) 6-J.Nedney 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- New England Patriots (Q2 9:23) — (9:23) 12-T.Brady sacked at TEN 45 for -7 yards (97-C.Hall).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Coady at NE 24. 29-R.Coady for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- New England Patriots (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 12:24 · NE 11 · Score 0-6
(12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 12:16 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · NE 1 · Score 0-13
(:37) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · NE 2 · Score 0-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 13:10 · TEN 10 · Score 6-14
(13:10) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 13:08 · TEN 2 · Score 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 10:06 · TEN 89 · Score 7-20
(10:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 86-D.Patten INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Coady at NE 24. 29-R.Coady for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 9:58 · NE 2 · Score 7-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 9:26 · NE 11 · Score 7-24
(9:26) 6-J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, 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.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans on 2002-12-16?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New England Patriots 24-7 in Week 15, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
Q2: New England Patriots 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: New England Patriots 7, Tennessee Titans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q2 12:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q2 0:37) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q3 13:10) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Coady (Q3 10:06) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 9:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 41.2% completion, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -10.20 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 36.7% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +9.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (12:24) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
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