Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2000 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-29, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +15.64 total EPA.

On the individual side, M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: M.Knorr kicks 75 yards from DAL 30 to JAX -5. S.Stith, Touchback.

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 · +15.64 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +11.68 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
3. 3 J. McKnight · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Whitted · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.82 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Cunningham · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +4.07 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Harris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 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

• Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q1 52:47)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 31:27)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 30:13)
• Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 1:07)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (OT 11:28)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 39:38)
• Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 22:04)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) T.Aikman pass to J.Harris for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown right corner end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 52:41) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) M.Hollis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 31:27) — (1:27) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brunell rolled left after fake handoff right prior to the pass.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 31:20) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball lofted left corner of end zone.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 30:09) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. PENALTY on DAL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the JAX 1 (Q3 22:04) — (7:04) T.Seder 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) R.Cunningham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:07) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

Overtime: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DAL 37 (OT 11:28) — (11:28) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on quick out right sideline..

Turning points

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 60:00) — M.Knorr kicks 75 yards from DAL 30 to JAX -5. S.Stith, Touchback. [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.06]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (OT 11:28) — (11:28) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on quick out right sideline. [WPA +31.3% · EPA +4.47]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) E.Smith up the middle to JAX 30 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, touched at JAX 28, RECOVERED by JAX-F.Bryant at JAX 28. F.Bryant to JAX 33 for 5 yards (R.Cunningham). [WPA -23.5% · EPA -4.68]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:41) — (:41) R.Cunningham sacked at DAL 35 for -7 yards (P.Spicer). FUMBLES (P.Spicer), RECOVERED by JAX-T.Brackens at DAL 32. T.Brackens to DAL 21 for 11 yards (M.Stepnoski). [WPA -18.5% · EPA -3.78]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:06) — (:06) R.Cunningham to DAL 6 for -2 yards. [WPA -16.2% · EPA +0.07]

Impact plays

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

• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) E.Smith up the middle to JAX 30 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, touched at JAX 28, RECOVERED by JAX-F.Bryant at JAX 28. F.Bryant to JAX 33 for 5 yards (R.Cunningham). [WPA -23.5% · EPA -4.68]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (OT 11:28) — (11:28) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on quick out right sideline. [WPA +31.3% · EPA +4.47]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q2 30:41) — (:41) R.Cunningham sacked at DAL 35 for -7 yards (P.Spicer). FUMBLES (P.Spicer), RECOVERED by JAX-T.Brackens at DAL 32. T.Brackens to DAL 21 for 11 yards (M.Stepnoski). [WPA -18.5% · EPA -3.78]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:13) — (:13) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball lofted left corner of end zone. [WPA +4.8% · EPA +3.27]

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) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +15.64 total EPA
• R.Cunningham (Dallas Cowboys) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +1.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +11.16 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.
• 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. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 52:47 · JAX 13 · Score 0-6
   (7:47) T.Aikman pass to J.Harris for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown right corner end zone.
2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 52:41 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
   T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 39:38 · DAL 25 · Score 3-7
   (9:38) M.Hollis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 31:27 · DAL 3 · Score 9-7
   (1:27) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brunell rolled left after fake handoff right prior to the pass.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 31:20 · DAL 2 · Score 10-7
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 30:13 · DAL 3 · Score 16-7
   (:13) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball lofted left corner of end zone.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 30:09 · DAL 2 · Score 17-7
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. PENALTY on DAL, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
8. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 22:04 · JAX 1 · Score 17-10
   (7:04) T.Seder 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:07 · JAX 1 · Score 17-16
   (1:07) R.Cunningham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:07 · JAX 2 · Score 17-17
    T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — OT 11:28 · DAL 37 · Score 23-17
    (11:28) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on quick out right sideline.