Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 31–14 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 10–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Young
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Ful…
- Game date
- 2007-09-24
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the New Orleans Saints 31–14 on 2007-09-24. V. Young posted a game-high +8.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(2:48) 2-R.Bironas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(13:02) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 81-B.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Titans #75 Benji Olson injured on the play, cramp to left leg. Olson walked off the field under own power.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(1:05) 25-R.Bush right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(7:59) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(2:25) 25-L.White left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(9:01) 10-V.Young pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 2:48FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 3-0
(2:48) 2-R.Bironas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 13:02TD Broderick JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 35
- Score
- 9-0
(13:02) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 81-B.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Titans #75 Benji Olson injured on the play, cramp to left leg. Olson walked off the field under own power.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:55XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:05TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 10-6
(1:05) 25-R.Bush right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:00XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-7
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:59TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 10-13
(7:59) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:55XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-14
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:25TD LWL. WhitePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 16-14
(2:25) 25-L.White left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:19XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:01TD BSB. ScaifePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 23-14
(9:01) 10-V.Young pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:55XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 24-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 2:51TD VFV. FullerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 45
- Score
- 30-14
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 2:39XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 31-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +8.19 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2Broderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 3M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 4Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5E. Moulds · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 6
Ryan Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 7B. Scaife · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 8T. Copper · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 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
V. Young — TEN · Passing
V. Young posted the highest total EPA (+8.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
V. Young's top snap (-5.43 EPA): (10:15) 10-V.Young pass deep left intended for 84-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at NO 13. 42-J.David to NO 32 for 19 yards (25-L.White).
Biggest single play (-9.36 EPA): D. Brees — (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -21.93 total EPA
- V. Young (Tennessee Titans) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +8.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.296 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.280 | -0.439 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.147 | -0.197 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.296 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.30 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -22.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -0.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — Broderick Jones (V. Young pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- Tennessee Titans — L. White
- Tennessee Titans — B. Scaife (V. Young pass)
- Tennessee Titans — V. Fuller
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) 2-R.Bironas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 35 (Q2 13:02); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 12:55) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 25-R.Bush right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 1:00) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 7:55) — 2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 2:25) — (2:25) 25-L.White left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 2:19) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 10-V.Young pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 8:55) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 45 (Q4 2:51); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 2:39) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-D.Brees sacked at TEN 49 for -7 yards (91-T.LaBoy). FUMBLES (91-T.LaBoy), RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at TEN 49. 90-R.Starks to TEN 49 for no gain (73-J.Evans).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 81-B.Jones to NO 23 for 19 yards (21-J.Craft).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston to TEN 26 for 37 yards (20-N.Harper, 37-C.Lowry).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 81-B.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Titans #75 Benji Olson injured on the play, cramp to left leg. Olson walked off the field under own power.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 25-L.White left tackle to NO 24 for 8 yards (29-J.Bullocks, 21-J.Craft).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 12-M.Colston INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck at NO 43. 53-K.Bulluck to NO 8 for 35 yards (16-L.Moore). PENALTY on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Delay of Game, 5
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-D.Brees sacked at TEN 49 for -7 yards (91-T.LaBoy). FUMBLES (91-T.LaBoy), RECOVERED by TEN-90-R.Starks at TEN 49. 90-R.Starks to TEN 49 for no gain (73-J.Evans).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) 10-V.Young pass deep left intended for 84-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at NO 13. 42-J.David to NO 32 for 19 yards (25-L.White).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 2:48 · NO 15 · Score 3-0
(2:48) 2-R.Bironas 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 13:02 · NO 35 · Score 9-0
(13:02) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 81-B.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Titans #75 Benji Olson injured on the play, cramp to left leg. Olson walked off the field under own power. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 12:55 · NO 2 · Score 10-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:05 · TEN 1 · Score 10-6
(1:05) 25-R.Bush right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · TEN 2 · Score 10-7
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:59 · TEN 1 · Score 10-13
(7:59) 25-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:55 · TEN 2 · Score 10-14
2-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 2:25 · NO 1 · Score 16-14
(2:25) 25-L.White left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 2:19 · NO 2 · Score 17-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · NO 3 · Score 23-14
(9:01) 10-V.Young pass short right to 80-B.Scaife for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · NO 2 · Score 24-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:51 · TEN 45 · Score 30-14
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-V.Fuller (31-C.Finnegan) at TEN 39. 22-V.Fuller for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · NO 2 · Score 31-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-4-J.Miller.
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.
- V. Young (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- V. Young (TEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints on 2007-09-24?
The Tennessee Titans beat the New Orleans Saints 31-14 in Week 3, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 31, New Orleans Saints 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Jones (V. Young pass) (Q2 13:02) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q2 1:05) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 7:59) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q3 2:25) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Scaife (V. Young pass) (Q4 9:01) Tennessee Titans touchdown — V. Fuller (Q4 2:51) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 2:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 58.0% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -21.93 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 58.3% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +8.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints?
V. Young (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (-5.43 EPA): (10:15) 10-V.Young pass deep left intended for 84-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 42-J.David at NO 13. 42-J.David to NO 32 for 19 yards (25-L.White)..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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