Game story
In Week 14 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-16, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 15–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -10.19 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. McCardell (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-36.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (1:08) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan to JAX 9 for 3 yards (42-J.Boyd). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. 2-T.Couch pass incomplete to 81-Q.Morgan.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2 A. King · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 J. White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6 J. Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7 P. Washington · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8 J. Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · -0.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. McCardell — JAX · Receiving
K. McCardell posted the highest total EPA (+5.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.92 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass)
- Cleveland Browns — A. Henry
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis
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 9–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q1 51:17) — (6:17) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q1 48:42) — (3:42) 1-M.Hollis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 17:28) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 1-M.Hollis 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 1-M.Hollis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan to JAX 9 for 3 yards (42-J.Boyd). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. 2-T.Couch pass incomplete to 81-Q.Morgan.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell sacked at JAX 14 for -9 yards (96-G.Spires). FUMBLES (96-G.Spires), touched at JAX 14, RECOVERED by CLE-93-M.Smith at JAX 13. 93-M.Smith to JAX 13 for no gain (78-T.Fordh
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 84-A.King to JAX 20 for 14 yards (42-J.Boyd, 27-D.Wheeler).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 88-J.Dawson INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Craft at CLE 44. 29-J.Craft to CLE 40 for 4 yards (30-J.White).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 35:19) — (5:19) 2-C.Hanson punts 45 yards to CLE 37, Center-83-J.Zelenka. 86-D.Northcutt to CLE 49 for 12 yards (50-J.Wesley). FUMBLES (50-J.Wesley), RECOVERED by JAX-52-E.Westmoreland at CLE 35. 52-E.Westmore
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell sacked at JAX 14 for -9 yards (96-G.Spires). FUMBLES (96-G.Spires), touched at JAX 14, RECOVERED by CLE-93-M.Smith at JAX 13. 93-M.Smith to JAX 13 for no gain (78-T.Fordh
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 88-J.Dawson INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Craft at CLE 44. 29-J.Craft to CLE 40 for 4 yards (30-J.White).
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) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -10.19 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.184 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.207 | -0.270 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.057 | -0.285 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.184 | +0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 58.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, -11.60 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -4.13 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- K. McCardell (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.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 51:17 · CLE 4 · Score 6-0
(6:17) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 48:42 · CLE 25 · Score 9-0
(3:42) 1-M.Hollis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 17:42 · CLE 6 · Score 9-6
(2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 17:28 · JAX 2 · Score 9-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 13:10 · CLE 27 · Score 12-7
(13:10) 1-M.Hollis 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 8:13 · JAX 11 · Score 12-10
(8:13) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 3:02 · CLE 19 · Score 15-10
(3:02) 1-M.Hollis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cleveland Browns 15-10 in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-16.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 15, Cleveland Browns 10 (JAX 15-10 CLE) in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-16.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 9, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 15, Cleveland Browns 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 51:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Henry (Q3 17:42) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Hollis (Q1 48:42, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Hollis (Q4 13:10, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 8:13, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Hollis (Q4 3:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 43.5% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -10.19 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 61.8% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
K. McCardell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +5.74 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.92 EPA): (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -36.1%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 15-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
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