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NFL · Week 9 · November 2, 2008 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Tennessee Titans: 2008 Week 9 Recap

Titans defeat Packers 19–16 in Week 9

D.Driver led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 16–19 Week 9 finish.

Green Bay Packers 16 4–4
Final 16–19
Tennessee Titans 19 8–0 Winner
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
16–19
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–13 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Driver
Game date
November 2, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • D.Driver 7 REC · 136 YDS · 1 TD +13.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 3 REC · 79 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 2 REC · 34 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 6 REC · 72 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.White 8 CAR · 77 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McCareins 3 REC · 42 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 19–16 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–13 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Driver
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(6:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -10 yards (78-J.Ford). FUMBLES (78-J.For…
Game date
2008-11-02

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Green Bay Packers 19–16 on 2008-11-02. D. Driver posted a game-high +13.86 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Green Bay Packers01033016
Tennessee Titans31030319

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 9:47FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 13
    Score
    0-3

    (9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 14:11FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 7
    Score
    0-6

    (14:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:27FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 5
    Score
    3-6

    (11:27) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:28TD
    DDD. Driver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 5
    Score
    9-6

    (4:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:23XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    10-6

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 3:22TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    10-12

    (3:22) 28-C.Johnson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #54 E.Amano in injured on the play.

  7. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 3:18XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-13

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 4:16FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    10-16

    (4:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 0:15FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 6
    Score
    13-16

    (:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 5:35FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 19
    Score
    16-16

    (5:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    OT 9:41FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 23
    Score
    16-19

    (9:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +13.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
  2. 2Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  4. 4L. White · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  5. 5J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  6. 6Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Broderick JonesBroderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.33 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. Driver — GB · Receiving

D. Driver posted the highest total EPA (+13.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.98 EPA per play.

D. Driver's top snap (+4.17 EPA): (2:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver pushed ob at TEN 12 for 44 yards (33-M.Griffin).

Biggest single play (-4.63 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (6:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -10 yards (78-J.Ford). FUMBLES (78-J.Ford), RECOVERED by TEN-55-S.Tulloch at GB 17. 55-S.Tulloch to GB 17 for no gain (63-S.Wells).

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 49 dropbacks · 44.9% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.43 total EPA
  • K. Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -14.8% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play-0.004-0.009
Offensive success rate46.4%45.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.070-0.060
Rush EPA/play+0.011+0.013
Defensive EPA/play+0.009+0.004
Defensive success rate54.7%53.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.00, Tennessee Titans -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.00 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -0.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -0.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:28)
  • Cornelius JohnsonTennessee Titans — Cornelius Johnson (Q2 3:22)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q1 9:47)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 14:11)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 11:27)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q3 4:16)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 0:15)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 5:35)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (OT 9:41)
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 GB 13 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the GB 7 (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q2 11:27) — (11:27) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 4:23) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) 28-C.Johnson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #54 E.Amano in injured on the play.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 3:18) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TEN 6 (Q3 0:15) — (:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TEN 19 (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

Overtime: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (OT 9:41) — (9:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. [WPA -28.0% · EPA -2.12]
  • Tennessee Titans (OT 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 28-C.Johnson to TEN 42 for 16 yards (38-T.Williams). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +2.10]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN -5. Touchback. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -4.11]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 4:13) — (4:13) 25-L.White left guard pushed ob at GB 20 for 54 yards (20-A.Bigby). [WPA +15.1% · EPA +3.81]
  • Tennessee Titans (OT 9:41) — (9:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +0.86]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 21 for -10 yards (78-J.Ford). FUMBLES (78-J.Ford), RECOVERED by TEN-55-S.Tulloch at GB 17. 55-S.Tulloch to GB 17 for no gain (63-S.Wells). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.63]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings pushed ob at TEN 10 for 52 yards (31-C.Finnegan). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.44]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver pushed ob at TEN 12 for 44 yards (33-M.Griffin). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.17]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN -5. Touchback. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -4.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 9:47 · GB 13 · Score 0-3
    (9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  2. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 14:11 · GB 7 · Score 0-6
    (14:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  3. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 11:27 · TEN 5 · Score 3-6
    (11:27) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:28 · TEN 5 · Score 9-6
    (4:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:23 · TEN 2 · Score 10-6
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  6. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 3:22 · GB 3 · Score 10-12
    (3:22) 28-C.Johnson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #54 E.Amano in injured on the play.
  7. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · GB 2 · Score 10-13
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  8. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 4:16 · GB 4 · Score 10-16
    (4:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 0:15 · TEN 6 · Score 13-16
    (:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 5:35 · TEN 19 · Score 16-16
    (5:35) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  11. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — OT 9:41 · GB 23 · Score 16-19
    (9:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 41 yard field goal 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans on 2008-11-02?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Green Bay Packers 19-16 in Week 9, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q5: Green Bay Packers 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 16, Tennessee Titans 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:28) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 3:22) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 9:47, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 14:11, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 11:27, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 4:16, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 0:15, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 5:35, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (OT 9:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 44.9% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.43 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Tennessee Titans), 45.0% completion, -14.8% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans?

D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.17 EPA): (2:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver pushed ob at TEN 12 for 44 yards (33-M.Griffin)..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W