Green Bay Packers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2001 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-03, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 28–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -11.84 total EPA.

On the individual side, B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +24.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-31.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (7:18) 8-M.Brunell pass to 35-E.Joseph for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +24.94 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
2. 2 K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.03 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

• Green Bay Packers — E. Joseph (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 37:18)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Green (B. Favre pass) (Q2 30:29)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Battles (Q3 19:00)
• Green Bay Packers — B. Schroeder (B. Favre pass) (Q3 17:46)
• Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q3 16:04)
• Green Bay Packers — B. Favre (Q4 1:38)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis (Q1 56:26)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis (Q2 32:00)

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 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the GB 16 (Q1 56:26) — (11:26) 1-M.Hollis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–4. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 29 (Q2 37:18) — (7:18) 8-M.Brunell pass to 35-E.Joseph for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 37:11) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 1-M.Hollis 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 30:25) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 20–2. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the JAX 30 (Q3 19:00); Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 18:45) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the JAX 43 (Q3 17:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 17:38) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 15:58) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) 4-B.Favre scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:30) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

Turning points

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 37:18) — (7:18) 8-M.Brunell pass to 35-E.Joseph for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.4% · EPA -9.80]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-Ji.Smith INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Thibodeaux at GB 35. 22-K.Thibodeaux ran ob at GB 44 for 9 yards (80-K.Brady). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -0.11]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:58) — (12:58) 8-R.Longwell 29 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-M.Stroud), Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.42]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) 4-B.Favre pass to 86-A.Freeman pushed ob at JAX 10 for 63 yards (25-F.Bryant). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.25]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.97]

Impact plays

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 37:18) — (7:18) 8-M.Brunell pass to 35-E.Joseph for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.4% · EPA -9.80]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 17:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +5.08]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) 4-B.Favre sacked at JAX 40 for -10 yards (90-T.Brackens). FUMBLES (90-T.Brackens), RECOVERED by JAX-26-A.Battles at JAX 40. 26-A.Battles for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +4.34]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) 4-B.Favre pass to 86-A.Freeman pushed ob at JAX 10 for 63 yards (25-F.Bryant). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.25]

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) · 55 dropbacks · 47.3% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -11.84 total EPA
• B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.52 EPA/play · +24.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Green Bay Packers: 16 drives, +13.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Jacksonville Jaguars: 15 drives, -22.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Green Bay Packers 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.
• B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) 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 56:26 · GB 16 · Score 0-3
   (11:26) 1-M.Hollis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 37:18 · GB 29 · Score 6-3
   (7:18) 8-M.Brunell pass to 35-E.Joseph for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 37:11 · GB 2 · Score 6-4
   1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · GB 12 · Score 6-7
   (2:00) 1-M.Hollis 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:29 · JAX 13 · Score 12-7
   (:29) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:25 · JAX 2 · Score 13-7
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 19:00 · JAX 30 · Score 19-7
   (4:00) 4-B.Favre sacked at JAX 40 for -10 yards (90-T.Brackens). FUMBLES (90-T.Brackens), RECOVERED by JAX-26-A.Battles at JAX 40. 26-A.Battles for 60 yards, TO
8. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q3 18:45 · GB 2 · Score 19-9
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 17:46 · JAX 43 · Score 25-9
   (2:46) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 17:38 · JAX 2 · Score 26-9
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 16:04 · JAX 1 · Score 32-9
    (1:04) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 15:58 · JAX 2 · Score 33-9
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:38 · JAX 6 · Score 39-9
    (1:38) 4-B.Favre scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:30 · JAX 2 · Score 40-9
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.