Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 20–19 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 6–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Marcus Mariota
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-10-21
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 20–19 on 2018-10-21. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +15.84 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 | |
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +15.84 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 2
T. Sharpe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +11.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play - 3

Marcus Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.31 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 4
Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play - 5

Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play - 6

Damien Lewis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 7
L. Stocker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play - 8

Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 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 (+15.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+6.14 EPA): (9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Marcus Mariota led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.31 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +13.7% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +15.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.124 | +0.215 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.8% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.227 | +0.566 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.153 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.215 | -0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 45.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +12.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 8 drives, +10.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Los Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers 
Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Philip Rivers pass) 
Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans — L. Stocker (Marcus Mariota pass)
Field goals
Tennessee Titans — R. Succop 
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley
Tennessee Titans — R. Succop 
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TEN 75 (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 9:35) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 33 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 55 (Q3 13:52) — (13:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 13:46) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 9:43) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 88-L.Stocker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman (54-M.Ingram) at LAC 4. 52-D.Perryman to LAC 20 for 16 yards (22-D.Henry).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:31) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Mariota pass to 13-T.Taylor is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. #31 Adrian Phillips tipped the pass.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 88-L.Stocker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:52) — (13:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:52) — (13:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 81-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman (54-M.Ingram) at LAC 4. 52-D.Perryman to LAC 20 for 16 yards (22-D.Henry).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 9:47 · LAC 9 · Score 3-0
(9:47) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:44 · TEN 75 · Score 3-6
(9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:35 · TEN 15 · Score 3-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 1:51 · TEN 11 · Score 3-10
(1:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 12:55 · LAC 15 · Score 6-10
(12:55) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 13:52 · TEN 55 · Score 6-16
(13:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 13:46 · TEN 15 · Score 6-17
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 9:46 · LAC 1 · Score 12-17
(9:46) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 9:43 · LAC 15 · Score 13-17
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:33 · TEN 10 · Score 13-20
(12:33) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:35 · LAC 1 · Score 19-20
(:35) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 88-L.Stocker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Marcus Mariota (TEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2018-10-21?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tennessee Titans 20-19 in Week 7, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 6, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Tennessee Titans 19, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q1 9:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 13:52) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q3 9:46) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. Stocker (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 0:35) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 9:47, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 1:51, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q2 12:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 12:33, 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?
Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 58.5% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.31 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 67.9% completion, +13.7% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +15.84 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 +15.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+6.14 EPA): (9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W