Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 42–17 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 21–10 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:08) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 32-E.W…
- Game date
- 2009-12-25
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 42–17 on 2009-12-25. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +23.14 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(8:17) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(1:20) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:56) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tennessee challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:46.)
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:56) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(15:00) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:11) 28-C.Johnson right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 8:17FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 28
- Score
- 0-3
(8:17) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:20TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 6-3
(1:20) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:16XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:56TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 36
- Score
- 13-3
(8:56) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tennessee challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:46.)
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:46XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 14-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:17TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 20-3
(3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:13XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:23TD VYV. YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 21-9
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:17XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:52TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 27-10
(9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:49XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 28-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:56TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 9
- Score
- 34-10
(4:56) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:52XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 35-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 15:00TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 41-10
(15:00) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:56XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 42-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:11TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 30
- Score
- 42-16
(8:11) 28-C.Johnson right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:02XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 42-17
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).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +23.14 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +6.13 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +6.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 5V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.65 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 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 (+23.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.50 EPA): (8:56) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tennessee challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:46.)
Biggest single play (-4.92 EPA): V. Young — (3:08) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at TEN 40. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 27 for 13 yards (76-D.Stewart, 28-C.Johnson).
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) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +19.7% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +23.14 total EPA
- V. Young (Tennessee Titans) · 27 dropbacks · 29.6% completion · -21.8% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -13.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.326 | +0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.1% | 55.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.671 | -0.487 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.235 | +0.349 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.002 | -0.326 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.6% | 42.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.33 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +29.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, +0.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Philip Rivers pass)
- Tennessee Titans — V. Young
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles
- Tennessee Titans — Cornelius Johnson
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q1 8:17) — (8:17) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 1:20) — (1:20) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 1:16) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 36 (Q2 8:56); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 8:46) — 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 3 (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 3:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:17) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 9:52) — (9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 9:49) — 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 9 (Q3 4:56) — (4:56) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 4:52) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 14:56) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 28-C.Johnson right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:02) — 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 (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) 10-V.Young pass short middle intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Siler at LAC 19. 59-B.Siler to LAC 24 for 5 yards (71-M.Roos).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tennessee challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:46.)
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:13) — (5:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to TEN 32 for 20 yards (55-S.Tulloch) [94-S.Marks].
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 13:43) — (13:43) 28-C.Johnson right tackle to LAC 29 for 6 yards (59-B.Siler, 32-E.Weddle).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson to TEN 43 for 17 yards (24-C.Hope, 51-G.McRath).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at TEN 40. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 27 for 13 yards (76-D.Stewart, 28-C.Johnson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tennessee challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:46.)
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) 22-J.Hester left tackle to LAC 32 for 2 yards (30-J.McCourty). FUMBLES (30-J.McCourty), RECOVERED by TEN-97-T.Brown at LAC 33. 97-T.Brown to LAC 33 for no gain (22-J.Hester). LAC-22-J.Hester wa
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) 10-V.Young pass short middle intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Siler at LAC 19. 59-B.Siler to LAC 24 for 5 yards (71-M.Roos).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 8:17 · LAC 28 · Score 0-3
(8:17) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:20 · TEN 1 · Score 6-3
(1:20) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:16 · TEN 2 · Score 7-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 8:56 · TEN 36 · Score 13-3
(8:56) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tennessee challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:46.) - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 8:46 · TEN 2 · Score 14-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:17 · TEN 3 · Score 20-3
(3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:13 · TEN 2 · Score 21-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · LAC 3 · Score 21-9
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · LAC 2 · Score 21-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:52 · TEN 1 · Score 27-10
(9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 9:49 · TEN 2 · Score 28-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:56 · TEN 9 · Score 34-10
(4:56) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 4:52 · TEN 2 · Score 35-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TEN 1 · Score 41-10
(15:00) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · TEN 2 · Score 42-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · LAC 30 · Score 42-16
(8:11) 28-C.Johnson right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:02 · LAC 2 · Score 42-17
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.
- 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 Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans on 2009-12-25?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 42-17 in Week 16, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 42, Tennessee Titans 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 1:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 8:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 3:17) Tennessee Titans touchdown — V. Young (Q2 0:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 9:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (Q3 4:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (Q4 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 8:11) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 8:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.6% completion, +19.7% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +23.14 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 29.6% completion, -21.8% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -13.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tennessee Titans?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.50 EPA): (8:56) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tennessee challenged the illegal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:46.).
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
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