Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 20–17 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 3–6 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- V. Young
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-11-29
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Arizona Cardinals 20–17 on 2009-11-29. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +6.94 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(10:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(13:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
2-R.Bironas kicks 69 yards from TEN 30 to ARI 1. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(12:27) 34-T.Hightower right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(:06) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:38FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 34
- Score
- 0-3
(10:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 13:33FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 6
- Score
- 0-6
(13:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:00FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 23
- Score
- 3-6
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 3:50TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 85
- Score
- 3-12
(3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 3:37XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 3-13
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:37TD LSL. Stephens-HowlingPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 30
- Score
- 9-13
2-R.Bironas kicks 69 yards from TEN 30 to ARI 1. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:25XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-13
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 12:27TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 6
- Score
- 16-13
(12:27) 34-T.Hightower right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 12:20XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 17-13
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:06TD K.J. BrittPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 17-19
(:06) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:00XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-20
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +6.94 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +6.93 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3K.J. Britt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4M. Leinart · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.22 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5L. Hawkins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7
James Cook III · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 8E. Doucet · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 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
Cornelius Johnson — TEN · Rushing
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+6.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+7.10 EPA): (3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 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) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.93 total EPA
- M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.201 | +0.163 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.2% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.139 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.214 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.163 | -0.201 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 47.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.20, Tennessee Titans +0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.16 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +13.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +14.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — Cornelius Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
- Tennessee Titans — K.J. Britt (V. Young pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
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 ARI 34 (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the TEN 23 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ARI 85 (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 3:37) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TEN 30 (Q3 3:37) — 2-R.Bironas kicks 69 yards from TEN 30 to ARI 1. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 3:25) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 34-T.Hightower right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 12:20) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 0:00) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 89-J.Cook pushed ob at ARI 9 for 17 yards (20-R.Brown).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short left to 87-L.Hawkins pushed ob at ARI 31 for 13 yards (27-M.Adams).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short left to 18-K.Britt to TEN 17 for 10 yards (25-B.McFadden).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:37) — 2-R.Bironas kicks 69 yards from TEN 30 to ARI 1. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass short right to 80-E.Doucet to TEN 41 for 28 yards (24-C.Hope).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 10:38 · ARI 34 · Score 0-3
(10:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 13:33 · ARI 6 · Score 0-6
(13:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · TEN 23 · Score 3-6
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 3:50 · ARI 85 · Score 3-12
(3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 3:37 · ARI 2 · Score 3-13
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 3:37 · TEN 30 · Score 9-13
2-R.Bironas kicks 69 yards from TEN 30 to ARI 1. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 3:25 · TEN 2 · Score 10-13
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · TEN 6 · Score 16-13
(12:27) 34-T.Hightower right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 12:20 · TEN 2 · Score 17-13
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:06 · ARI 10 · Score 17-19
(:06) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short middle to 18-K.Britt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · ARI 2 · Score 17-20
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
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.
- Cornelius Johnson (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 Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans on 2009-11-29?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 in Week 12, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, Tennessee Titans 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q3 3:50) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (Q3 3:37) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q4 12:27) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Britt (V. Young pass) (Q4 0:06) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 10:38, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 13:33, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans?
V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 54.0% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.93 total passing EPA. M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals), 65.6% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans?
Cornelius Johnson (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.94 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+7.10 EPA): (3:50) 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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