Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 40–23 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 19–10 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Caldwell
- Top passer
- V. Young
- Biggest EPA play
- (:53) (Punt formation) 18-T.Sauerbrun punts 57 yards to TEN 19, Center-66-L.Paxton. 32-A.J…
- Game date
- 2006-12-31
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 40–23 on 2006-12-31. R. Caldwell posted a game-high +11.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 9 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 40 |
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(6:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
(1:56) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(13:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
(5:03) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
(:53) (Punt formation) 18-T.Sauerbrun punts 57 yards to TEN 19, Center-66-L.Paxton. 32-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(7:09) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Caldwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
(4:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(1:36) 10-V.Young scrambles up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(6:42) 39-L.Maroney right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
(1:47) 14-V.Testaverde pass short middle to 80-T.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 9:25FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 0-3
(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:05FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 10
- Score
- 3-3
(6:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:56TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 21
- Score
- 9-3
(1:56) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:31FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 8
- Score
- 12-3
(13:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:03TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 18-3
(5:03) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:59XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 19-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:53TD Andre Jones Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 76
- Score
- 19-9
(:53) (Punt formation) 18-T.Sauerbrun punts 57 yards to TEN 19, Center-66-L.Paxton. 32-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:32XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 19-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 7:09FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 19-13
(7:09) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:58TD RCR. CaldwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 62
- Score
- 25-13
(6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Caldwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:49XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 26-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:29FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 26-16
(4:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 1:36TD VYV. YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 28
- Score
- 26-22
(1:36) 10-V.Young scrambles up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 1:26XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 26-23
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:42TD LML. MaroneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 32-23
(6:42) 39-L.Maroney right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:40XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 33-23
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:47TD Trent BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 6
- Score
- 39-23
(1:47) 14-V.Testaverde pass short middle to 80-T.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:45XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 40-23
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Caldwell · New England Patriots · Receiving · +11.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +10.43 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 4V. Testaverde · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
- 5C. Dillon · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
- 6
Courtney Jackson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play - 7
Broderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.18 EPA/play - 8J. Gaffney · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 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
R. Caldwell — NE · Receiving
R. Caldwell posted the highest total EPA (+11.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.86 EPA per play.
R. Caldwell's top snap (+5.71 EPA): (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Caldwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.72 EPA): T. Sauerbrun — (:53) (Punt formation) 18-T.Sauerbrun punts 57 yards to TEN 19, Center-66-L.Paxton. 32-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
V. Young led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Young (Tennessee Titans) · 45 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -15.1% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.45 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +10.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.115 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 38.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.471 | -0.121 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.162 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.115 | -0.130 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.1% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.12 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 15 drives, +11.22 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -10.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- Tennessee Titans — Andre Jones Jr.
- New England Patriots — R. Caldwell (T. Brady pass)
- Tennessee Titans — V. Young
- New England Patriots — L. Maroney
- New England Patriots — Trent Brown (V. Testaverde pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 9–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 7 (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 21 (Q1 1:56) — (1:56) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q2 13:31) — (13:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 5:03) — (5:03) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 4:59) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 76 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Punt formation) 18-T.Sauerbrun punts 57 yards to TEN 19, Center-66-L.Paxton. 32-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:32) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 13–7. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 9 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 62 (Q3 6:58) — (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Caldwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 6:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 9 (Q3 4:29) — (4:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NE 28 (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 10-V.Young scrambles up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 1:26) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 39-L.Maroney right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 6:40) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 14-V.Testaverde pass short middle to 80-T.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:45) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-C.Dillon to TEN 19 for 52 yards (24-C.Hope).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 10-V.Young scrambles up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 6:58) — (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Caldwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young sacked at TEN 21 for -7 yards (97-J.Green). FUMBLES (97-J.Green), RECOVERED by NE-59-R.Colvin at TEN 25.
- New England Patriots (Q3 12:04) — (12:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Punt formation) 18-T.Sauerbrun punts 57 yards to TEN 19, Center-66-L.Paxton. 32-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 6:58) — (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Caldwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Caldwell to TEN 14 for 49 yards (28-L.Thompson).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young sacked at TEN 21 for -7 yards (97-J.Green). FUMBLES (97-J.Green), RECOVERED by NE-59-R.Colvin at TEN 25.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 9:25 · NE 7 · Score 0-3
(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 6:05 · TEN 10 · Score 3-3
(6:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 1:56 · TEN 21 · Score 9-3
(1:56) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 13:31 · TEN 8 · Score 12-3
(13:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 5:03 · TEN 1 · Score 18-3
(5:03) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:59 · TEN 2 · Score 19-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:53 · TEN 76 · Score 19-9
(:53) (Punt formation) 18-T.Sauerbrun punts 57 yards to TEN 19, Center-66-L.Paxton. 32-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · NE 2 · Score 19-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 7:09 · NE 9 · Score 19-13
(7:09) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 6:58 · TEN 62 · Score 25-13
(6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Caldwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 6:49 · TEN 2 · Score 26-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 4:29 · NE 9 · Score 26-16
(4:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 1:36 · NE 28 · Score 26-22
(1:36) 10-V.Young scrambles up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 1:26 · NE 2 · Score 26-23
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:42 · TEN 1 · Score 32-23
(6:42) 39-L.Maroney right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:40 · TEN 2 · Score 33-23
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 1:47 · TEN 6 · Score 39-23
(1:47) 14-V.Testaverde pass short middle to 80-T.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:45 · TEN 2 · Score 40-23
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-16-M.Cassel.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Caldwell (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- V. Young (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans on 2006-12-31?
The New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 40-23 in Week 17, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: New England Patriots 9, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Tennessee Titans 13; Q4: New England Patriots 14, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: New England Patriots 40, Tennessee Titans 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q1 1:56) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 5:03) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 0:53) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Caldwell (T. Brady pass) (Q3 6:58) Tennessee Titans touchdown — V. Young (Q3 1:36) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (Q4 6:42) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brown (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 1:47) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 9:25, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 6:05, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 13:31, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 7:09, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 4:29, 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?
V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 33.3% completion, -15.1% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.45 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.6% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +10.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
R. Caldwell (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.71 EPA): (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Caldwell for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
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