Titans 24–7 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2008

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Winner: Tennessee Titans
Final score: Tennessee Titans 24–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 14–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Gage
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (14:11) 19-K.Larson punt is BLOCKED by 53-K.Bulluck, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by T…
Game date: 2008-09-14

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–7 on 2008-09-14. J. Gage posted a game-high +7.51 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Tennessee Titans	14	3	7	0	0	24
Cincinnati Bengals	7	0	0	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans

TEN 13

+1TEN 2

CIN 11

+3CIN 16

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TENTennessee Titans
Q2 11:11TD
LWL. White
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
6-0
(11:11) 25-L.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 11:06XP
RBR. Bironas
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:22TD
CPC. Perry
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 13
Score
7-6
(3:22) 23-C.Perry right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:16XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:45TD
JGJ. Gage
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 11
Score
13-7
(:45) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 12-J.Gage for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:38XP
RBR. Bironas
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
14-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:55FG
RBR. Bironas
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 16
Score
17-7
(4:55) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 14:11TD
KLK. Larson
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 99
Score
23-7
(14:11) 19-K.Larson punt is BLOCKED by 53-K.Bulluck, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 14:05XP
RBR. Bironas
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
24-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
3K. Collins · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.23 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
4C.Ocho Cinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
5Broderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
6A. Chatman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
7J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
8A. Crumpler · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 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

J. Gage — TEN · Receiving

J. Gage posted the highest total EPA (+7.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.50 EPA per play.

J. Gage's top snap (+2.39 EPA): (:45) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 12-J.Gage for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.15 EPA): K. Larson — (14:11) 19-K.Larson punt is BLOCKED by 53-K.Bulluck, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -5.0% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -11.26 total EPA
K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.042	-0.299
Offensive success rate	44.3%	34.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.140	-0.375
Rush EPA/play	-0.178	-0.167
Defensive EPA/play	+0.299	+0.042
Defensive success rate	65.8%	55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: -0.04 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.30 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -22.74 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -3.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tennessee Titans — L. White (Q2 11:11)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Perry (Q2 3:22)
Tennessee Titans — J. Gage (K. Collins pass) (Q2 0:45)
Tennessee Titans — K. Larson (Q4 14:11)

Field goals

Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q3 4:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 11:11) — (11:11) 25-L.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 11:06) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 13 (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) 23-C.Perry right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 3:16) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 12-J.Gage for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:38) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 99 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 19-K.Larson punt is BLOCKED by 53-K.Bulluck, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:05) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) 23-C.Perry right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +3.79]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 28-C.Johnson right guard to CIN 20 for 51 yards (26-M.White). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +3.36]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:52) — (11:52) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to TEN 20 for 9 yards (52-R.Fowler; 53-K.Bulluck). Penalty on TEN-90-J.Kearse, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.55]
Tennessee Titans (Q3 13:32) — (13:32) (Punt formation) 15-C.Hentrich FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 40, RECOVERED by CIN-34-K.Hebert at TEN 36. 34-K.Hebert to TEN 36 for no gain (58-K.Amato). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.34]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 23-C.Perry to CIN 31 for -5 yards (30-E.King). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -1.69]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 19-K.Larson punt is BLOCKED by 53-K.Bulluck, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -4.15]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) 23-C.Perry right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +3.79]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 28-C.Johnson right guard to CIN 20 for 51 yards (26-M.White). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +3.36]
Tennessee Titans (Q3 13:32) — (13:32) (Punt formation) 15-C.Hentrich FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 40, RECOVERED by CIN-34-K.Hebert at TEN 36. 34-K.Hebert to TEN 36 for no gain (58-K.Amato). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.34]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 11:11 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(11:11) 25-L.White up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 11:06 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:22 · TEN 13 · Score 7-6
(3:22) 23-C.Perry right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 3:16 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · CIN 11 · Score 13-7
(:45) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 12-J.Gage for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:38 · CIN 2 · Score 14-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 4:55 · CIN 16 · Score 17-7
(4:55) 2-R.Bironas 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 14:11 · TEN 99 · Score 23-7
(14:11) 19-K.Larson punt is BLOCKED by 53-K.Bulluck, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · CIN 2 · Score 24-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

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.
J. Gage (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Palmer (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
K. Collins (TEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2008-09-14?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-7 in Week 2, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q2: Tennessee Titans 14, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 24, Cincinnati Bengals 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q2 11:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Perry (Q2 3:22) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Gage (K. Collins pass) (Q2 0:45) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Larson (Q4 14:11) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 4:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.3% completion, -5.0% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -11.26 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Tennessee Titans), 60.9% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Gage (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.39 EPA): (:45) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 12-J.Gage for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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