Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 43–13 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 12–6 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Marcus Mariota
- Top passer
- Baker Mayfield
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M…
- Game date
- 2019-09-08
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 43–13 on 2019-09-08. Marcus Mariota posted a game-high +10.64 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 43 |
 Cleveland Browns | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(10:18) 25-D.Hilliard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:36) 7-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(9:42) 22-D.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(1:47) 6-B.Mayfield sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). CLE-70-K.Lamm was injured during the play. He is Out.
(11:58) 7-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
(2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(12:39) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-De.Walker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(9:09) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-De.Walker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. PENALTY on CLE-99-D.Lawrence, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:02) 24-N.Chubb up the middle to CLE 26 for 1 yard (44-K.Correa).
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 10:18TD DHD. HilliardPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 0-6
(10:18) 25-D.Hilliard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 6:36FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 19
- Score
- 3-6
(6:36) 7-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 9:42TD Derrick HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 9-6
(9:42) 22-D.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 9:39XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 10-6
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 1:47Safety Baker MayfieldPoints+2
- Yard line
- TEN 98
- Score
- 12-6
(1:47) 6-B.Mayfield sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). CLE-70-K.Lamm was injured during the play. He is Out.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 11:58FG Cairo SantosPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 35
- Score
- 15-6
(11:58) 7-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 2:13TD David NjokuPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 15-12
(2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 2:10XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 15-13
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:10TD Derrick HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 75
- Score
- 21-13
(2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 1:57XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 22-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 12:39TD Marcus MariotaPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 28-13
(12:39) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-De.Walker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 12:32XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 29-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:09TD Marcus MariotaPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 35-13
(9:09) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-De.Walker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:03XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 36-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:11TD Mehki ButlerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 70
- Score
- 42-13
(3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:02XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 43-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. PENALTY on CLE-99-D.Lawrence, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:02TD Nick ChubbPoints+7
- Yard line
- TEN 75
- Score
- 43-13
(3:02) 24-N.Chubb up the middle to CLE 26 for 1 yard (44-K.Correa).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Marcus Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +10.64 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2De. Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 3
Anthony Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play - 4Derrick Henry · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
- 5Rashard Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 6David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7D. Ratley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8Adam Humphries · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.03 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
Marcus Mariota — TEN · Passing
Marcus Mariota posted the highest total EPA (+10.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Marcus Mariota's top snap (+6.09 EPA): (2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Biggest single play (-8.33 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 49 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -19.49 total EPA
- Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -7.2% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.142 | -0.296 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.333 | -0.398 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.039 | -0.287 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.296 | -0.142 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.30 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -26.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +11.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — D. Hilliard
- Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry
- Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry (Marcus Mariota pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Marcus Mariota
- Tennessee Titans — Marcus Mariota
- Tennessee Titans — Mehki Butler
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — Cairo Santos
- Tennessee Titans — Cairo Santos
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) 25-D.Hilliard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q1 6:36) — (6:36) 7-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 9–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 22-D.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 9:39) — 7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 98 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) 6-B.Mayfield sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). CLE-70-K.Lamm was injured during the play. He is Out..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q3 11:58) — (11:58) 7-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q3 2:13) — (2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 2:10) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 75 (Q3 2:10); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 1:57) — 7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 28–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-De.Walker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 12:32) — 7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-De.Walker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 9:03) — 7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 70 (Q4 3:11); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:02); Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 75 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 24-N.Chubb up the middle to CLE 26 for 1 yard (44-K.Correa)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 80-J.Landry to TEN 3 for 34 yards (26-L.Ryan).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 81-R.Higgins to TEN 4 for 35 yards (54-R.Evans).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 11-A.Brown to CLE 20 for 47 yards (23-D.Randall).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 13-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 37. 31-K.Byard to CLE 35 for 28 yards (64-J.Tretter).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 13-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at TEN 37. 31-K.Byard to CLE 35 for 28 yards (64-J.Tretter).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at CLE 34. 26-L.Ryan to CLE 34 for no gain (80-J.Landry).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 10:18 · TEN 4 · Score 0-6
(10:18) 25-D.Hilliard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 6:36 · CLE 19 · Score 3-6
(6:36) 7-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 9:42 · CLE 1 · Score 9-6
(9:42) 22-D.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 9:39 · CLE 15 · Score 10-6
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q2 1:47 · TEN 98 · Score 12-6
(1:47) 6-B.Mayfield sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). CLE-70-K.Lamm was injured during the play. He is Out. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 11:58 · CLE 35 · Score 15-6
(11:58) 7-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 2:13 · TEN 3 · Score 15-12
(2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 2:10 · TEN 15 · Score 15-13
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 2:10 · CLE 75 · Score 21-13
(2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 1:57 · CLE 15 · Score 22-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 12:39 · CLE 11 · Score 28-13
(12:39) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-De.Walker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 12:32 · CLE 15 · Score 29-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 9:09 · CLE 7 · Score 35-13
(9:09) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-De.Walker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · CLE 15 · Score 36-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:11 · TEN 70 · Score 42-13
(3:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at CLE 38. 21-M.Butler for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:02 · CLE 15 · Score 43-13
7-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. PENALTY on CLE-99-D.Lawrence, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tennessee Titans TD (+7) — Q4 3:02 · TEN 75 · Score 43-13
(3:02) 24-N.Chubb up the middle to CLE 26 for 1 yard (44-K.Correa).
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.
- Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Marcus Mariota (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns on 2019-09-08?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 43-13 in Week 1, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Q2: Tennessee Titans 9, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 28, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 43, Cleveland Browns 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Hilliard (Q1 10:18) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 9:42) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 2:13) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 2:10) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariota (Q4 12:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariota (Q4 9:09) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Butler (Q4 3:11) Tennessee Titans field goal — C. Santos (Q1 6:36, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — C. Santos (Q3 11:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 51.0% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -19.49 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 43.8% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +10.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+6.09 EPA): (2:10) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 22-D.Henry for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play was Upheld. T.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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