Titans 7–40 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2006

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 69.4% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.28 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 31.8% completion, -8.9% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +5.72 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (12:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 40–7 Tennessee Titans
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 0–20 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (6:14) 5-K.Collins pass short right intended for 87-D.Givens INTERCEPTED by 56-S.Merriman …
Game date: 2006-09-17

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 40–7 on 2006-09-17. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +10.28 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tennessee Titans	0	0	0	7	0	7
Los Angeles Chargers	3	17	6	14	0	40

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans

+3TEN 18

+3TEN 26

LAC 18

+1LAC 2

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:30FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 11
Score
0-3
(6:30) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:18TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 4
Score
0-9
(13:18) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:14XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
0-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:10TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 8
Score
0-16
(9:10) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:02XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
0-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:17FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 13
Score
0-20
(:17) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:55FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 18
Score
0-23
(6:55) 10-N.Kaeding 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:44FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 26
Score
0-26
(3:44) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:20TD
VJV. Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 12
Score
0-32
(12:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:15XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
0-33
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:13TD
DBD. Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
6-33
(3:13) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 83-D.Bennett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:09XP
RBR. Bironas
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-33
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:58TD
CWC. Whitehurst
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 14
Score
7-39
(1:58) 6-C.Whitehurst left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:53XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
7-40
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).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.28 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
3V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.72 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
5A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
6C. Whitehurst · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.24 EPA/play
7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
8E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.71 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+10.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (12:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.44 EPA): K. Collins — (6:14) 5-K.Collins pass short right intended for 87-D.Givens INTERCEPTED by 56-S.Merriman at TEN 39. 56-S.Merriman to TEN 29 for 10 yards (25-L.White). PENALTY on LAC-95-S.Phillips, Unsportsmanlike Co

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.28 total EPA
V. Young (Tennessee Titans) · 22 dropbacks · 31.8% completion · -8.9% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +5.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.192	+0.204
Offensive success rate	32.1%	46.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.167	+0.235
Rush EPA/play	-0.398	+0.236
Defensive EPA/play	-0.204	+0.192
Defensive success rate	53.3%	67.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: -0.19 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.20 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +18.32 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -15.59 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 13:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 9:10)
Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 12:20)
Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (V. Young pass) (Q4 3:13)
Los Angeles Chargers — C. Whitehurst (Q4 1:58)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 6:30)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:17)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 6:55)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 3:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 13:14) — 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 8 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 9:02) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 13 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) 10-N.Kaeding 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 26 (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 12:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 83-D.Bennett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 3:09) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) 6-C.Whitehurst left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:53) — 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 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 88-E.Parker to TEN 46 for 25 yards (28-L.Thompson). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.71]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson to TEN 34 for 14 yards (31-C.Finnegan). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to 86-B.Manumaleuna. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -1.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:36) — (6:36) 21-L.Tomlinson pass incomplete short right to 85-A.Gates. [WPA -5.3% · EPA -1.58]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) 17-P.Rivers up the middle to TEN 4 for 2 yards (59-P.Sirmon). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tennessee Titans (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 5-K.Collins pass short right intended for 87-D.Givens INTERCEPTED by 56-S.Merriman at TEN 39. 56-S.Merriman to TEN 29 for 10 yards (25-L.White). PENALTY on LAC-95-S.Phillips, Unsportsmanlike Co [WPA -0.7% · EPA -4.44]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 83-D.Bennett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.91]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 33-M.Turner up the middle to TEN 15 for 73 yards (32-A.Jones). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.89]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.34]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 6:30 · TEN 11 · Score 0-3
(6:30) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:18 · TEN 4 · Score 0-9
(13:18) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:14 · TEN 2 · Score 0-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:10 · TEN 8 · Score 0-16
(9:10) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:02 · TEN 2 · Score 0-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · TEN 13 · Score 0-20
(:17) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 6:55 · TEN 18 · Score 0-23
(6:55) 10-N.Kaeding 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 3:44 · TEN 26 · Score 0-26
(3:44) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · TEN 12 · Score 0-32
(12:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · TEN 2 · Score 0-33
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · LAC 18 · Score 6-33
(3:13) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 83-D.Bennett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:09 · LAC 2 · Score 7-33
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:58 · TEN 14 · Score 7-39
(1:58) 6-C.Whitehurst left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · TEN 2 · Score 7-40
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.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
V. Young (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2006-09-17?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 40-7 in Week 2, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 40.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 13:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 9:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 12:20) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (V. Young pass) (Q4 3:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Whitehurst (Q4 1:58) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 6:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 6:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 3:44, 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?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 69.4% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.28 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 31.8% completion, -8.9% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +5.72 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (12:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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