Jaguars 23–16 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2002

Quick answer

Winner: Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score: Jacksonville Jaguars 23–16 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Jacksonville Jaguars 9–6 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Brunell
Top passer: M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play: (6:10) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-P.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2002-09-15

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23–16 on 2002-09-15. M. Brunell posted a game-high +20.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	0	9	14	0	0	23
Kansas City Chiefs	3	3	10	0	0	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

+3JAX 7

KC 37

KC 63

JAX 12

+1JAX 2

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:56FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 7
Score
0-3
(2:56) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 11:32FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 20
Score
0-6
(11:32) 8-M.Andersen 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 2:52TD
Jonnu Smith
Points+6
Yard line
KC 37
Score
6-6
(2:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:01FG
HEH. Epstein
Points+3
Yard line
KC 8
Score
9-6
(:01) 6-H.Epstein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 7:02FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 21
Score
9-9
(7:02) 8-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 6:10TD
Patrick Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 79
Score
15-9
(6:10) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-P.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 5:59XP
HEH. Epstein
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
16-9
6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 3:20TD
FTF. Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
KC 63
Score
22-9
(3:20) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 3:09XP
HEH. Epstein
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
23-9
6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:43TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 12
Score
23-15
(2:43) 10-T.Green pass incomplete to 88-T.Gonzalez. Play Challenged by KC and REVERSED. 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:35XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
23-16
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +20.43 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
2Jonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
3Patrick Johnson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
4F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
5M. Boerigter · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
6K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
7S. Mack · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
8T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

M. Brunell — JAX · Passing

M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+20.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.

M. Brunell's top snap (+6.85 EPA): (6:10) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-P.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.51 EPA/play · +20.43 total EPA
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.135	+0.026
Offensive success rate	44.4%	44.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.442	-0.021
Rush EPA/play	-0.128	-0.048
Defensive EPA/play	-0.026	-0.135
Defensive success rate	55.1%	55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +10.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +2.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — Jonnu Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 2:52)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Patrick Johnson (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 6:10)
Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor (Q4 3:20)
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q4 2:43)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q1 2:56)
Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q2 11:32)
Jacksonville Jaguars — H. Epstein (Q2 0:01)
Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q4 7:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the JAX 7 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 9–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the JAX 20 (Q2 11:32) — (11:32) 8-M.Andersen 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the KC 37 (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the KC 8 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 6-H.Epstein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–10. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the JAX 21 (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) 8-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the KC 79 (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-P.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 5:59) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the KC 63 (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 3:09) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q4 2:43); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 2:35) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-P.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +36.9% · EPA +6.85]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +6.55]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 4:58) — (4:58) 28-F.Taylor up the middle to KC 24 for 3 yards (57-M.Maslowski). FUMBLES (57-M.Maslowski), RECOVERED by KC-29-J.Belser at KC 24. 29-J.Belser to KC 24 for no gain (65-C.Naeole). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.70]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 32-M.McCree at JAX 33. 32-M.McCree to KC 38 for 29 yards (80-J.Morton). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.81]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) 6-H.Epstein 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.63]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-P.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +36.9% · EPA +6.85]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +6.55]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +5.93]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 4:58) — (4:58) 28-F.Taylor up the middle to KC 24 for 3 yards (57-M.Maslowski). FUMBLES (57-M.Maslowski), RECOVERED by KC-29-J.Belser at KC 24. 29-J.Belser to KC 24 for no gain (65-C.Naeole). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.70]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 2:56 · JAX 7 · Score 0-3
(2:56) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 11:32 · JAX 20 · Score 0-6
(11:32) 8-M.Andersen 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 2:52 · KC 37 · Score 6-6
(2:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · KC 8 · Score 9-6
(:01) 6-H.Epstein 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 7:02 · JAX 21 · Score 9-9
(7:02) 8-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 6:10 · KC 79 · Score 15-9
(6:10) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-P.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 5:59 · KC 2 · Score 16-9
6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 3:20 · KC 63 · Score 22-9
(3:20) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 3:09 · KC 2 · Score 23-9
6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · JAX 12 · Score 23-15
(2:43) 10-T.Green pass incomplete to 88-T.Gonzalez. Play Challenged by KC and REVERSED. 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:35 · JAX 2 · Score 23-16
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

Key takeaways

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

Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2002-09-15?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23-16 in Week 2, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 9, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 23, Kansas City Chiefs 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 2:52) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — P. Johnson (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 6:10) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (Q4 3:20) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q4 2:43) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 2:56, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 11:32, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — H. Epstein (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 7:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 62.5% completion, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +20.43 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.02 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+6.85 EPA): (6:10) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-P.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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