Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 38–17 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 7–21 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- B. Volek
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-10-03
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 38–17 on 2004-10-03. D. Brees posted a game-high +13.25 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans
(6:01) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:17) 7-B.Volek pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(5:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:44) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:24) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(12:31) 1-G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(7:08) 7-B.Volek pass to 84-S.Meier for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(6:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:25) 24-J.Chatman left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:01TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 0-6
(6:01) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 5:56XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 14:17TD DMD. MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 6-7
(14:17) 7-B.Volek pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 14:10XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:24TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 11
- Score
- 7-13
(5:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:16XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:44TD JPJ. PeellePoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 10
- Score
- 7-20
(:44) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:38XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:24FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 13
- Score
- 7-24
(4:24) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 12:31FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 10-24
(12:31) 1-G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 7:08TD SMS. MeierPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 16-24
(7:08) 7-B.Volek pass to 84-S.Meier for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 7:04XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:52TD RCR. CaldwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 58
- Score
- 17-30
(6:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:42XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 17-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:25TD JCJ. ChatmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 21
- Score
- 17-37
(3:25) 24-J.Chatman left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:18XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 17-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +13.25 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +11.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +10.19 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
- 5A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 6B. Volek · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +5.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.35 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8J. Peelle · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 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. Brees — LAC · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+13.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (6:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Volek led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Volek (Tennessee Titans) · 63 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.34 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 21 dropbacks · 76.2% completion · +0.63 EPA/play · +13.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.024 | +0.345 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.1% | 56.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.057 | +0.616 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.311 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.345 | -0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.5% | 55.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +21.42 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +2.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (B. Volek pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Peelle (D. Brees pass)
- Tennessee Titans — S. Meier (B. Volek pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Chatman
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q1 6:01) — (6:01) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 5:56) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 7-B.Volek pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 14:10) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 5:16) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 0:38) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 13 (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–10. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) 1-G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) 7-B.Volek pass to 84-S.Meier for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:04) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 58 (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 6:42) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 21 (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 24-J.Chatman left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:40) — (6:40) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell ran ob at TEN 15 for 49 yards.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 7-B.Volek pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett to LAC 49 for 20 yards (20-J.Wilson).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett ran ob at LAC 14 for 35 yards (22-S.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 24-J.Chatman left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass to 83-D.Bennett to LAC 37 for 5 yards (22-S.Davis, 29-D.Florence).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:01 · TEN 15 · Score 0-6
(6:01) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 5:56 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 14:17 · LAC 4 · Score 6-7
(14:17) 7-B.Volek pass to 85-D.Mason for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 14:10 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:24 · TEN 11 · Score 7-13
(5:24) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 5:16 · TEN 2 · Score 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:44 · TEN 10 · Score 7-20
(:44) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:38 · TEN 2 · Score 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 4:24 · TEN 13 · Score 7-24
(4:24) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 12:31 · LAC 6 · Score 10-24
(12:31) 1-G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 7:08 · LAC 3 · Score 16-24
(7:08) 7-B.Volek pass to 84-S.Meier for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 7:04 · LAC 2 · Score 17-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · TEN 58 · Score 17-30
(6:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:42 · TEN 2 · Score 17-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:25 · TEN 21 · Score 17-37
(3:25) 24-J.Chatman left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:18 · TEN 2 · Score 17-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2004-10-03?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 38-17 in Week 4, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 10, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 17, Los Angeles Chargers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 6:01) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (B. Volek pass) (Q2 14:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Peelle (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:44) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. Meier (B. Volek pass) (Q4 7:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass) (Q4 6:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Chatman (Q4 3:25) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 4:24, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 12:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
B. Volek (Tennessee Titans), 61.9% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.34 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 76.2% completion, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +13.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (6:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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