Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 31–14 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–14 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Ramsey
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:06) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at …
- Game date
- 2002-10-06
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Tennessee Titans 31–14 on 2002-10-06, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 14–10 halftime lead. P. Ramsey posted a game-high +17.27 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(10:03) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(9:21) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(2:49) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 45-J.Simon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(10:29) No Huddle 48-S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(3:40) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 83-K.Lockett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(14:25) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 15, touched at TEN 21, recovered by WAS-83-K.Lockett at TEN 21. 83-K.Lockett pass to 48-S.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 10:03FG JTJ. TuthillPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 13
- Score
- 3-0
(10:03) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 9:21TD SMS. McNairPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 3-6
(9:21) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 9:17XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 3-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:49TD RGR. GardnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 20
- Score
- 9-7
(2:49) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:44XP JTJ. TuthillPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-7
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:41TD Joshua SimonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 8
- Score
- 10-13
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 45-J.Simon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:37XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 10-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 10:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 16-14
(10:29) No Huddle 48-S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 10:22XP JTJ. TuthillPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 17-14
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:40TD KLK. LockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 23
- Score
- 23-14
(3:40) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 83-K.Lockett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:35XP JTJ. TuthillPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 24-14
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 14
- Score
- 30-14
(14:25) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 15, touched at TEN 21, recovered by WAS-83-K.Lockett at TEN 21. 83-K.Lockett pass to 48-S.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:18XP JTJ. TuthillPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 31-14
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Passing · +17.27 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3C. Doering · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.46 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5K. Lockett · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6Juwan Green · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7Joshua Simon · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 8K. Lockett · Washington Commanders · Passing · +2.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.36 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
P. Ramsey — WAS · Passing
P. Ramsey posted the highest total EPA (+17.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
P. Ramsey's top snap (+3.50 EPA): (2:49) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-3.80 EPA): S. McNair — (3:06) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS -4. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.19 total EPA
- P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.48 EPA/play · +17.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.195 | -0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 46.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.471 | -0.093 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.148 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.195 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.9% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.04 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -3.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +18.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Joshua Simon (S. McNair pass)
- Washington Commanders — Shaquan Davis
- Washington Commanders — K. Lockett (P. Ramsey pass)
- Washington Commanders — Shaquan Davis (K. Lockett pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Tuthill
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TEN 13 (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q2 9:21) — (9:21) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 9:17) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TEN 20 (Q2 2:49) — (2:49) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 2:44) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 45-J.Simon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:37) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) No Huddle 48-S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 10:22) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TEN 23 (Q3 3:40) — (3:40) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 83-K.Lockett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 3:35) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q4 14:25); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 14:18) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to WAS 19 for 7 yards (98-J.Armstead). FUMBLES (98-J.Armstead), RECOVERED by WAS-98-J.Armstead at WAS 20. 98-J.Armstead to WAS 21 for 1 yard (71-F.Mill
- Washington Commanders (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner to TEN 42 for 12 yards (21-S.Rolle). PENALTY on TEN-97-C.Hall, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 42.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner to TEN 25 for 21 yards (30-D.Mitchell, 56-R.Godfrey).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 3:40) — (3:40) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 83-K.Lockett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering to TEN 41 for 15 yards (21-S.Rolle).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 86-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS -4. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:49) — (2:49) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner to TEN 42 for 12 yards (21-S.Rolle). PENALTY on TEN-97-C.Hall, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 42.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-J.Green to TEN 14 for 44 yards (22-A.Dyson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 10:03 · TEN 13 · Score 3-0
(10:03) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 9:21 · WAS 11 · Score 3-6
(9:21) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 9:17 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:49 · TEN 20 · Score 9-7
(2:49) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:44 · TEN 2 · Score 10-7
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · WAS 8 · Score 10-13
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 45-J.Simon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · WAS 2 · Score 10-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 10:29 · TEN 1 · Score 16-14
(10:29) No Huddle 48-S.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 10:22 · TEN 2 · Score 17-14
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:40 · TEN 23 · Score 23-14
(3:40) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 83-K.Lockett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:35 · TEN 2 · Score 24-14
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:25 · TEN 14 · Score 30-14
(14:25) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 15, touched at TEN 21, recovered by WAS-83-K.Lockett at TEN 21. 83-K.Lockett pass to 48-S.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:18 · TEN 2 · Score 31-14
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Tennessee Titans on 2002-10-06?
The Washington Commanders beat the Tennessee Titans 31-14 in Week 5, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Washington Commanders 31, Tennessee Titans 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q2 9:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q2 2:49) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Simon (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:41) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Davis (Q3 10:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Lockett (P. Ramsey pass) (Q3 3:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Davis (K. Lockett pass) (Q4 14:25) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Tuthill (Q1 10:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 53.3% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.19 total passing EPA. P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 55.6% completion, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +17.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Tennessee Titans?
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.50 EPA): (2:49) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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