Titans 10–38 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.5% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +18.20 total passing EPA. J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 46.9% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.69 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 38–10 Tennessee Titans
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 3–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 32-E.We…
Game date: 2012-09-16

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 38–10 on 2012-09-16. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +18.20 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tennessee Titans	0	3	7	0	0	10
Los Angeles Chargers	14	3	7	14	0	38

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans

TEN 11

+3LAC 5

TEN 15

LAC 15

+1LAC 2

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 8:59TD
DRD. Rosario
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 11
Score
0-6
(8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 8:52XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:20TD
DRD. Rosario
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 4
Score
0-13
(4:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:15XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:19FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 8
Score
0-17
(12:19) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 4:45FG
RBR. Bironas
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
3-17
(4:45) 2-R.Bironas 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:34TD
DRD. Rosario
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
3-23
(3:34) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:29XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
3-24
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:24TD
KWK. Wright
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
9-24
(2:24) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:20XP
RBR. Bironas
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-24
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:37TD
Jordan Battle
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 1
Score
10-30
(10:37) 44-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:33XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
10-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:17TD
Jordan Battle
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 1
Score
10-37
(1:17) 44-J.Battle left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:13XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
10-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.20 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
2D. Rosario · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
3Jordan Battle · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +6.95 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
4M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
5L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
6R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
7Ronnie Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
8L. McClain · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 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 (+18.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.43 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-3.74 EPA): J. Locker — (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle [95-S.Phillips] at TEN 39. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 31 for 8 yards (89-J.Cook).

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) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +18.20 total EPA
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.100	+0.231
Offensive success rate	39.7%	49.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.209	+0.444
Rush EPA/play	-0.335	+0.055
Defensive EPA/play	-0.231	+0.100
Defensive success rate	51.0%	60.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +22.18 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -5.77 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — D. Rosario (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 8:59)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Rosario (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 4:20)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Rosario (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 3:34)
Tennessee Titans — K. Wright (J. Locker pass) (Q3 2:24)
Los Angeles Chargers — Jordan Battle (Q4 10:37)
Los Angeles Chargers — Jordan Battle (Q4 1:17)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 12:19)
Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 4:45)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 8:52) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 4:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) 2-R.Bironas 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q3 3:34) — (3:34) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 3:29) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 2:20) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) 44-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 10:33) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 44-J.Battle left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.43]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle [95-S.Phillips] at TEN 39. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 31 for 8 yards (89-J.Cook). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.74]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd pushed ob at TEN 18 for 14 yards (33-M.Griffin). Penalty on TEN-75-K.Dawson, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +1.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:23) — (13:23) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd to TEN 34 for 27 yards (30-J.McCourty). Penalty on TEN-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.59]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-R.Brown to LAC 39 for 7 yards (30-J.McCourty, 26-J.Babineaux). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +1.59]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep right intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle [95-S.Phillips] at TEN 39. 32-E.Weddle to TEN 31 for 8 yards (89-J.Cook). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.74]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.43]
Tennessee Titans (Q3 3:29) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 68 yards from LAC 35 to TEN -3. 87-L.Hawkins to LAC 32 for 71 yards (41-C.Lynch). [WPA +1.3% · EPA +3.39]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker scrambles left end to TEN 35 for 20 yards (95-S.Phillips). PENALTY on LAC-92-V.Martin, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 35. [WPA +4.8% · EPA +3.18]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 8:59 · TEN 11 · Score 0-6
(8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 8:52 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:20 · TEN 4 · Score 0-13
(4:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:15 · TEN 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 12:19 · TEN 8 · Score 0-17
(12:19) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 4:45 · LAC 5 · Score 3-17
(4:45) 2-R.Bironas 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 3:34 · TEN 15 · Score 3-23
(3:34) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 3:29 · TEN 2 · Score 3-24
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 2:24 · LAC 15 · Score 9-24
(2:24) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 13-K.Wright for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 2:20 · LAC 2 · Score 10-24
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:37 · TEN 1 · Score 10-30
(10:37) 44-J.Battle up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:33 · TEN 2 · Score 10-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · TEN 1 · Score 10-37
(1:17) 44-J.Battle left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:13 · TEN 2 · Score 10-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

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).
J. Locker (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2012-09-16?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 38-10 in Week 2, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 10, Los Angeles Chargers 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 8:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 4:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Rosario (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 3:34) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Wright (J. Locker pass) (Q3 2:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Battle (Q4 10:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Battle (Q4 1:17) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 12:19, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 4:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.5% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +18.20 total passing EPA. J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 46.9% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-D.Rosario for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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