Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 44–41 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 9–20 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Locker
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew to TEN 28 for 6 yards (20-…
- Game date
- 2012-09-23
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Detroit Lions 44–41 on 2012-09-23. J. Locker posted a game-high +20.50 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 46 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 6 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 41 |
 Tennessee Titans | 10 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 44 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(11:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(6:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(2:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:49) (Punt formation) 2-B.Graham punts 38 yards to TEN 37, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 25-D.Reynaud to TEN 35 for -2 yards. Pass back to 37-T.Campbell for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(13:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 89-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(6:35) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(6:41) (No Huddle) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(12:44) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(6:58) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 13-N.Burleson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
4-J.Hanson kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to TEN -5. 25-D.Reynaud for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(1:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew to TEN 28 for 6 yards (20-A.Verner). FUMBLES (20-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TEN-20-A.Verner at TEN 28. 20-A.Verner for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(:06) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:43FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 29
- Score
- 3-0
(11:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 34
- Score
- 6-0
(6:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 2:07FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 6-3
(2:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 0:49TD Tyson CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 75
- Score
- 6-9
(:49) (Punt formation) 2-B.Graham punts 38 yards to TEN 37, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 25-D.Reynaud to TEN 35 for -2 yards. Pass back to 37-T.Campbell for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 0:33XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 6-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 13:11TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 61
- Score
- 6-16
(13:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 89-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 13:00XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 6-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:35FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 9-17
(6:35) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:03FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 9-20
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:41TD MLM. LeshourePoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 15-20
(6:41) (No Huddle) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 16-20
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:44FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TEN 8
- Score
- 19-20
(12:44) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:58TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 25-20
(6:58) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:53Safety Matthew StaffordPoints+2
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 27-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 13-N.Burleson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 6:53TD DRD. ReynaudPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 27-26
4-J.Hanson kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to TEN -5. 25-D.Reynaud for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 6:41XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 27-27
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:23TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 71
- Score
- 27-33
(3:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:11XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 27-34
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 1:32TD BPB. PettigrewPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 34
- Score
- 27-40
(1:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew to TEN 28 for 6 yards (20-A.Verner). FUMBLES (20-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TEN-20-A.Verner at TEN 28. 20-A.Verner for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 1:16XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 27-41
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:20TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 33-41
(:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 34-41
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:06TD TYT. YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 46
- Score
- 40-41
(:06) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 41-41
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- TENTennessee Titans
OT 10:41FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 8
- Score
- 41-44
(10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Locker · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +20.50 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +15.33 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.38 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.84 EPA/play
- 5C. Stevens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7James Cook III · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 8T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.83 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
J. Locker — TEN · Passing
J. Locker posted the highest total EPA (+20.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
J. Locker's top snap (+6.03 EPA): (3:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.75 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (1:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew to TEN 28 for 6 yards (20-A.Verner). FUMBLES (20-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TEN-20-A.Verner at TEN 28. 20-A.Verner for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 71.7% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.41 total EPA
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +20.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.127 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.7% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.317 | +0.456 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.122 | -0.630 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.127 | -0.103 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 45.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.10, Tennessee Titans +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.10 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.13 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, +12.00 total EPA, 10 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 15 drives, +11.29 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — Tyson Campbell
- Tennessee Titans — James Cook III (J. Locker pass)
- Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure
- Detroit Lions — N. Burleson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Reynaud
- Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (J. Locker pass)
- Tennessee Titans — B. Pettigrew (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson
- Detroit Lions — T. Young
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–6. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TEN 29 (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TEN 34 (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 75 (Q1 0:49); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 0:33) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DET 61 (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 89-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 13:00) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (No Huddle) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 6:36) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 25–21. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 6:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 13-N.Burleson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q4 6:53) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to TEN -5. 25-D.Reynaud for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 6:41) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DET 71 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:11) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 34 (Q4 1:32); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:16) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TEN 46 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:00) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..
Overtime: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DET 8 (OT 10:41) — (10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (OT 6:41) — (6:41) 14-Sh.Hill up the middle to TEN 8 for -1 yards (99-J.Casey). The Replay Assistant challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 10:41) — (10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:53) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to TEN -5. 25-D.Reynaud for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (OT 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to TEN 30 for 26 yards (33-M.Griffin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew to TEN 28 for 6 yards (20-A.Verner). FUMBLES (20-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TEN-20-A.Verner at TEN 28. 20-A.Verner for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:53) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to TEN -5. 25-D.Reynaud for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 11:43 · TEN 29 · Score 3-0
(11:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 6:41 · TEN 34 · Score 6-0
(6:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 2:07 · DET 13 · Score 6-3
(2:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 0:49 · TEN 75 · Score 6-9
(:49) (Punt formation) 2-B.Graham punts 38 yards to TEN 37, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 25-D.Reynaud to TEN 35 for -2 yards. Pass back to 37-T.Campbell for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 0:33 · DET 2 · Score 6-10
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 13:11 · DET 61 · Score 6-16
(13:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 89-J.Cook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 13:00 · DET 2 · Score 6-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 6:35 · TEN 15 · Score 9-17
(6:35) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DET 20 · Score 9-20
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:41 · TEN 1 · Score 15-20
(6:41) (No Huddle) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:36 · TEN 2 · Score 16-20
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:44 · TEN 8 · Score 19-20
(12:44) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · TEN 3 · Score 25-20
(6:58) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 6:53 · TEN 2 · Score 27-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 13-N.Burleson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:53 · DET 35 · Score 27-26
4-J.Hanson kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to TEN -5. 25-D.Reynaud for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 6:41 · DET 2 · Score 27-27
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:23 · DET 71 · Score 27-33
(3:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · DET 2 · Score 27-34
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 1:32 · TEN 34 · Score 27-40
(1:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew to TEN 28 for 6 yards (20-A.Verner). FUMBLES (20-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TEN-20-A.Verner at TEN 28. 20-A.Verner for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 1:16 · DET 2 · Score 27-41
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:20 · TEN 3 · Score 33-41
(:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:18 · TEN 2 · Score 34-41
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:06 · TEN 46 · Score 40-41
(:06) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · TEN 2 · Score 41-41
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — OT 10:41 · DET 8 · Score 41-44
(10:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, 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.
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans on 2012-09-23?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Detroit Lions 44-41 in Week 3, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Detroit Lions 6, Tennessee Titans 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 25, Tennessee Titans 21; Q5: Detroit Lions 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Detroit Lions 41, Tennessee Titans 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Campbell (Q1 0:49) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Cook (J. Locker pass) (Q2 13:11) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q3 6:41) Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 6:58) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Reynaud (Q4 6:53) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Washington (J. Locker pass) (Q4 3:23) Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 1:32) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 0:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (Q4 0:06) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 11:43, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 6:41, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 2:07, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 6:35, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 12:44, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (OT 10:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 71.7% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.41 total passing EPA. J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 64.4% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +20.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+6.03 EPA): (3:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 44-41 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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