Game story
In Week 14 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-08, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 21–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +8.94 total EPA.
On the individual side, Q. Morgan (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-34.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (1:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 6 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 2 T. Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +8.94 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 W. Green · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4 S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5 W. Green · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6 M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 J. Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 8 Andre' Davis · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
Q. Morgan — CLE · Receiving
Q. Morgan posted the highest total EPA (+10.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.68 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.49 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (1:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass)
- Cleveland Browns — W. Green
- Cleveland Browns — F. Taylor
- Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass)
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Boyd
- Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Boyd
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–1. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q1 46:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 46:29) — 5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 20–1. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q3 22:41) — (7:41) 31-W.Green up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 22:33) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 44 (Q3 20:36) — (5:36) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 20:28) — 5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 60 (Q3 19:01) — (4:01) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 18:52) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 5-D.Boyd 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q4 0:56) — (:56) 5-D.Boyd 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 50 (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:00) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 46:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:36) — (5:36) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:39) — (:39) 4-P.Dawson 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-J.Henderson), Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 55:49) — (10:49) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch sacked at CLE 20 for -8 yards (51-A.Ayodele).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 46:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:36) — (5:36) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 19:01) — (4:01) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T.Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.94 total EPA
- M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 22 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.87 EPA/play · -19.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.063 | -0.389 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.875 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.537 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.389 | -0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 51.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +6.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -24.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- Q. Morgan (Cleveland Browns) 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.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 46:35 · CLE 4 · Score 6-0
(1:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 46:29 · CLE 2 · Score 6-1
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 22:41 · JAX 3 · Score 12-1
(7:41) 31-W.Green up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 22:33 · JAX 2 · Score 13-1
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 20:36 · CLE 44 · Score 19-1
(5:36) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 20:28 · CLE 2 · Score 19-2
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 19:01 · JAX 60 · Score 25-2
(4:01) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 18:52 · JAX 2 · Score 26-2
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 2:35 · CLE 15 · Score 26-5
(2:35) 5-D.Boyd 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 0:56 · CLE 4 · Score 26-8
(:56) 5-D.Boyd 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:00 · JAX 50 · Score 32-8
(:00) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · JAX 2 · Score 33-8
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-20 in Week 14, 2002 on 2002-12-08.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 (CLE 21-20 JAX) in Week 14, 2002 on 2002-12-08.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q3: Cleveland Browns 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 46:35) Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q3 22:41) Cleveland Browns touchdown — F. Taylor (Q3 20:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass) (Q3 19:01) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass) (Q4 0:00) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — D. Boyd (Q4 2:35, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — D. Boyd (Q4 0:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 48.8% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.94 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 45.5% completion, -0.87 EPA per dropback, -19.25 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q. Morgan (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +10.09 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.49 EPA): (1:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -34.1%.
Was Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Cleveland Browns won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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