Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 34–13 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 21–3 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- J. Locker
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker sacked at TEN 1 for -6 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jon…
- Game date
- 2012-09-09
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 34–13 on 2012-09-09. T. Brady posted a game-high +9.77 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(8:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(2:05) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(11:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker sacked at TEN 1 for -6 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jones), RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower at TEN 6. 54-D.Hightower for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(2:06) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(10:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(1:08) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(9:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(4:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 8:47FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 0-3
(8:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 2:05TD AHA. HernandezPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 23
- Score
- 6-3
(2:05) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:59XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:16TD DHD. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 93
- Score
- 13-3
(11:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker sacked at TEN 1 for -6 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jones), RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower at TEN 6. 54-D.Hightower for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:07XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 14-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:06TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 20-3
(2:06) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:00XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 10:25TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 29
- Score
- 21-9
(10:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 10:17XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:08TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 27-10
(1:08) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:04XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 28-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:20FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 28-13
(9:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 4:19FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 7
- Score
- 31-13
(4:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:35FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 13
- Score
- 34-13
(:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +9.77 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 3S. Ridley · New England Patriots · Rushing · +6.52 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5
James Cook III · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 6J. Locker · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.89 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8B. Lloyd · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+9.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (2:05) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.17 EPA): J. Locker — (11:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker sacked at TEN 1 for -6 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jones), RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower at TEN 6. 54-D.Hightower for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Locker led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.89 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.198 | -0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.3% | 34.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.305 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.157 | -0.605 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.106 | -0.198 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.4% | 45.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +16.01 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -8.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Hightower
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (J. Locker pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 23 (Q1 2:05) — (2:05) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 1:59) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 93 (Q2 11:16); New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 11:07) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 2:06); New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 2:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the NE 29 (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 10:17) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 1:04) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TEN 7 (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TEN 13 (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington to NE 13 for 24 yards (24-K.Arrington).
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at TEN 39 for 28 yards (32-R.Johnson).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker sacked at TEN 1 for -6 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jones), RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower at TEN 6. 54-D.Hightower for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:05) — (2:05) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 14:26) — (14:26) 10-J.Locker pass deep left intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Wilson (24-K.Arrington) at NE -3. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker sacked at TEN 1 for -6 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jones), RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower at TEN 6. 54-D.Hightower for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:05) — (2:05) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington to NE 13 for 24 yards (24-K.Arrington).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 14:26) — (14:26) 10-J.Locker pass deep left intended for 85-N.Washington INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Wilson (24-K.Arrington) at NE -3. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 8:47 · NE 10 · Score 0-3
(8:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 2:05 · TEN 23 · Score 6-3
(2:05) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 1:59 · TEN 2 · Score 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 11:16 · NE 93 · Score 13-3
(11:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker sacked at TEN 1 for -6 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jones), RECOVERED by NE-54-D.Hightower at TEN 6. 54-D.Hightower for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 11:07 · TEN 2 · Score 14-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 2:06 · TEN 2 · Score 20-3
(2:06) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 2:00 · TEN 2 · Score 21-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 10:25 · NE 29 · Score 21-9
(10:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 10:17 · NE 2 · Score 21-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 1:08 · TEN 1 · Score 27-10
(1:08) 22-S.Ridley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 1:04 · TEN 2 · Score 28-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 9:20 · NE 6 · Score 28-13
(9:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 4:19 · TEN 7 · Score 31-13
(4:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:35 · TEN 13 · Score 34-13
(:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Locker (TEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans on 2012-09-09?
The New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 34-13 in Week 1, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: New England Patriots 14, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: New England Patriots 6, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: New England Patriots 34, Tennessee Titans 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass) (Q1 2:05) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Hightower (Q2 11:16) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 2:06) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Washington (J. Locker pass) (Q3 10:25) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q3 1:08) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 8:47, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 9:20, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 4:19, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 0:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 60.5% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.89 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 71.9% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (2:05) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Now 1-0 W
Tennessee Titans
Now 0-1 L
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