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NFL · Week 7 · October 21, 2018 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2018 Week 7 Recap

Chargers defeat Titans 20–19 in Week 7

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 19–20 Week 7 finish.

Tennessee Titans 19 3–4
Final 19–20
Los Angeles Chargers 20 5–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
19–20
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 6–10 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Marcus Mariota
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
October 21, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • T.Sharpe 7 REC · 101 YDS +12.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Mariota
    Marcus Mariota 24/41 · 254 YDS · 2 TD +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Damien Lewis
    Damien Lewis 6 REC · 64 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 19/28 · 297 YDS · 2 TD +15.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Ty.Williams 4 REC · 118 YDS · 1 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 5 REC · 72 YDS +8.5 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tennessee Titans3376019
Los Angeles Chargers10073020

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 9:47FG
    RSR. Succop

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 9:44TD
    Philip Rivers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 75
    Score
    3-6

    (9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 9:35XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    3-7

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 1:51FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 12:55FG
    RSR. Succop

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 13:52TD
    Mykel Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 55
    Score
    6-16

    (13:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 13:46XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    6-17

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 9:46TD
    Derrick Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    12-17

    (9:46) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 9:43XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    13-17

    4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 12:33FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 0:35TD
    LSL. Stocker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    19-20

    (:35) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 88-L.Stocker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +15.84 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Sharpe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +11.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  3. 3Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.31 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  4. 4Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
  5. 5Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  6. 6Damien LewisDamien Lewis · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Stocker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  8. 8Mykel WilliamsMykel 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.

Philip Rivers

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 MariotaMarcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.31 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip 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.

StatTennessee TitansLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.124+0.215
Offensive success rate54.8%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 rate50.0%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

  • Philip RiversLos Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers (Q1 9:44)
  • Mykel WilliamsLos Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 13:52)
  • Derrick HenryTennessee Titans — Derrick Henry (Q3 9:46)
  • Tennessee Titans — L. Stocker (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q4 0:35)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — R. Succop (Q1 9:47)
  • Michael BadgleyLos Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q1 1:51)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Succop (Q2 12:55)
  • Michael BadgleyLos Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q4 12:33)
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). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -4.73]
  • 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. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -0.95]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-Ty.Williams for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +6.14]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 88-L.Stocker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.84]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:52) — (13:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.93]
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. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +6.14]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:52) — (13:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.93]
  • 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). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -4.73]
  • 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. [WPA -4.9% · EPA -3.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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