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NFL · Week 7 · October 19, 2003 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Carolina Panthers: 2003 Week 7 Recap

Titans defeat Panthers 37–17 in Week 7

D.Bennett led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 37–17 Week 7 finish.

Tennessee Titans 37 5–2 Winner
Final 37–17
Carolina Panthers 17 5–1
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
37–17
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 27–3 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
J. Delhomme
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Bennett
Game date
October 19, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • D.Bennett 4 REC · 97 YDS · 1 TD +11.0 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Berlin 1 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Volek 1/2 · 50 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 10 REC · 151 YDS · 1 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Goings 4 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Muhammad 2 REC · 70 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 37–17 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 27–3 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Bennett
Top passer
J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play
(8:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 20-D.Foster to CAR 32 for 4 yards (90-J.Kearse). FU…
Game date
2003-10-19

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Carolina Panthers 37–17 on 2003-10-19. D. Bennett posted a game-high +11.02 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Tennessee Titans1710100037
Carolina Panthers03140017

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 12:57TD
    SMS. McNair

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 7
    Score
    6-0

    (12:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 12:49XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-0

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 8:24TD
    EBE. Berlin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 50
    Score
    13-0

    (8:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 82-E.Berlin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 8:09XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    14-0

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 5:04FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 22
    Score
    17-0

    (5:04) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 12:37FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 14
    Score
    20-0

    (12:37) 1-G.Anderson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:16FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 35
    Score
    20-3

    (2:16) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:22TD
    DBD. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 22
    Score
    26-3

    (:22) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:11XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    27-3

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 10:49FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    30-3

    (10:49) 1-G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 10:40TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 67
    Score
    30-9

    (10:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 10:30XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    30-10

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  13. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 8:21TD
    DFD. Foster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 72
    Score
    36-10

    (8:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 20-D.Foster to CAR 32 for 4 yards (90-J.Kearse). FUMBLES (90-J.Kearse), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CAR 32. 53-K.Bulluck for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 8:07XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    37-10

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  15. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:43TD
    NGN. Goings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 8
    Score
    37-16

    (3:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 37-N.Goings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:37XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    37-17

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +11.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
  2. 2Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  3. 3E. Berlin · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.46 EPA/play
  4. 4N. Goings · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Volek · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +6.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
  6. 6Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
  7. 7S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  8. 8S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.12 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

D. Bennett — TEN · Receiving

D. Bennett posted the highest total EPA (+11.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.76 EPA per play.

D. Bennett's top snap (+4.56 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.99 EPA): J. Delhomme — (8:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 20-D.Foster to CAR 32 for 4 yards (90-J.Kearse). FUMBLES (90-J.Kearse), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CAR 32. 53-K.Bulluck for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 55 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -6.44 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTennessee TitansCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.101-0.177
Offensive success rate46.6%41.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.358-0.137
Rush EPA/play-0.294-0.698
Defensive EPA/play+0.177-0.101
Defensive success rate58.2%53.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tennessee Titans: +0.10 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, -16.15 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 15 drives, +8.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q1 12:57)
  • Tennessee Titans — E. Berlin (B. Volek pass) (Q1 8:24)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:22)
  • Shi SmithCarolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 10:40)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Foster (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 8:21)
  • Carolina Panthers — N. Goings (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 3:43)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q1 5:04)
  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q2 12:37)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 2:16)
  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q4 10:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 17–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 12:49) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CAR 50 (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 82-E.Berlin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 8:09) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q2 12:37) — (12:37) 1-G.Anderson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TEN 35 (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CAR 22 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:11) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–10. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 1-G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TEN 67 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 10:30) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 72 (Q4 8:21); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 8:07) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 37-N.Goings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:37) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 82-E.Berlin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +7.46]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.03]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 27-E.George left guard to CAR 25 for 5 yards (55-D.Morgan). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +0.28]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 15:00) — 15-C.Hentrich kicks 45 yards from TEN 30 to CAR 25. 45-B.Hoover MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by TEN-56-R.Wells at CAR 30. [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.26]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:30) — (10:30) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney to TEN 42 for 8 yards (54-W.Witherspoon). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +1.50]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 20-D.Foster to CAR 32 for 4 yards (90-J.Kearse). FUMBLES (90-J.Kearse), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CAR 32. 53-K.Bulluck for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.7% · EPA -7.99]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 82-E.Berlin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +7.46]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +5.41]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.0% · EPA +4.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 12:57 · CAR 7 · Score 6-0
    (12:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 12:49 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 8:24 · CAR 50 · Score 13-0
    (8:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 82-E.Berlin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 8:09 · CAR 2 · Score 14-0
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  5. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 5:04 · CAR 22 · Score 17-0
    (5:04) 1-G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  6. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 12:37 · CAR 14 · Score 20-0
    (12:37) 1-G.Anderson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 2:16 · TEN 35 · Score 20-3
    (2:16) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · CAR 22 · Score 26-3
    (:22) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · CAR 2 · Score 27-3
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  10. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 10:49 · CAR 16 · Score 30-3
    (10:49) 1-G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  11. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · TEN 67 · Score 30-9
    (10:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 10:30 · TEN 2 · Score 30-10
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  13. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:21 · TEN 72 · Score 36-10
    (8:21) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 20-D.Foster to CAR 32 for 4 yards (90-J.Kearse). FUMBLES (90-J.Kearse), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CAR 32. 53-K.Bulluck for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:07 · CAR 2 · Score 37-10
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  15. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · TEN 8 · Score 37-16
    (3:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 37-N.Goings for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 3:37 · TEN 2 · Score 37-17
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

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.
  • D. Bennett (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Carolina Panthers on 2003-10-19?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Carolina Panthers 37-17 in Week 7, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 17, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 10, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 10, Carolina Panthers 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 37, Carolina Panthers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Carolina Panthers?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q1 12:57) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. Berlin (B. Volek pass) (Q1 8:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 10:40) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Foster (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 8:21) Carolina Panthers touchdown — N. Goings (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 3:43) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 5:04, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 12:37, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 2:16, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 10:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 56.4% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.44 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 46.2% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Carolina Panthers?

D. Bennett (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.56 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L

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