Arizona Cardinals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2000 Week 15 Recap

Game story

In Week 15 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-10, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 44–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +19.53 total EPA.

On the individual side, M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+55.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: C.Blanchard kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to JAX 9. S.Stith to JAX 30 for 21 yards (M.Jenkins). Penalty on ARI-J.Folston, Offensive Offside, declined.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +19.53 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +11.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
3. 3 F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
4. 4 K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Martin · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +6.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
6. 6 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.35 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
7. 7 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Cody · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q1 52:20)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 42:57)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 36:37)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 20:41)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 14:38)
• Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 10:40)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q1 54:16)
• Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 31:11)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 30:09)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 24:07)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q1 54:16) — (9:16) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 52:20) — (7:20) F.Taylor left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 52:15) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q2 42:57) — (12:57) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 42:49) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 36:37) — (6:37) F.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 36:31) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the JAX 14 (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) C.Blanchard 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ARI 32 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q3 24:07) — (9:07) M.Hollis 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q3 20:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 20:33) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 65 (Q4 14:38) — (14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ40.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:27) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 26 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) C.Greisen pass to F.Sanders for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 9:45) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 60:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to JAX 9. S.Stith to JAX 30 for 21 yards (M.Jenkins). Penalty on ARI-J.Folston, Offensive Offside, declined. [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.73]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 53:25) — (8:25) D.Brown pass intended for D.Boston INTERCEPTED by B.Boyer at JAX 48. B.Boyer to ARI 40 for 12 yards (J.Makovicka). Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:15.) [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.14]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 56:38) — (11:38) F.Taylor up the middle ran ob at ARI 21 for 23 yards (P.Tillman). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +1.67]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 54:55) — (9:55) F.Taylor up the middle to ARI 18 for -4 yards (R.Fredrickson). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -1.82]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 52:43) — (7:43) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith to ARI 1 for 37 yards (K.Lassiter, P.Tillman). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.35]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:38) — (14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ40. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.56]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 53:25) — (8:25) D.Brown pass intended for D.Boston INTERCEPTED by B.Boyer at JAX 48. B.Boyer to ARI 40 for 12 yards (J.Makovicka). Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:15.) [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.14]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.87]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) C.Greisen pass to F.Sanders for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.74]

Quarterback report card

M.Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 21 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.93 EPA/play · +19.53 total EPA
• D.Brown (Arizona Cardinals) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +0.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.36 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -2.40 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +30.47 total EPA, 8 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Jacksonville Jaguars leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 54:16 · ARI 18 · Score 0-3
   (9:16) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 52:20 · ARI 1 · Score 0-9
   (7:20) F.Taylor left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 52:15 · ARI 2 · Score 0-10
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 42:57 · ARI 8 · Score 0-16
   (12:57) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 42:49 · ARI 2 · Score 0-17
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 36:37 · ARI 4 · Score 0-23
   (6:37) F.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 36:31 · ARI 2 · Score 0-24
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 31:11 · JAX 14 · Score 3-24
   (1:11) C.Blanchard 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · ARI 32 · Score 3-27
   (:09) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 24:07 · ARI 22 · Score 3-30
    (9:07) M.Hollis 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 20:41 · ARI 25 · Score 3-36
    (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 20:33 · ARI 2 · Score 3-37
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 14:38 · ARI 65 · Score 3-43
    (14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ40.
14. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 14:27 · ARI 2 · Score 3-44
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
15. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · JAX 26 · Score 9-44
    (10:40) C.Greisen pass to F.Sanders for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:45 · JAX 2 · Score 10-44
    C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.