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NFL · Week 17 · December 23, 2000 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Giants: 2000 Week 17 Recap

Giants defeat Jaguars 28–25 in Week 17

A.Toomer led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 25–28 Week 17 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 25 7–9
Final 25–28
New York Giants 28 12–4 Winner
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
25–28
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
Top passer
M. Brunell
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Toomer
Game date
December 23, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • M.Brunell 23/45 · 259 YDS · 2 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • K.McCardell 11 REC · 131 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Whitted 4 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • A.Toomer 8 REC · 193 YDS · 1 TD +20.4 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Collins 22/43 · 293 YDS · 2 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Taye Barber 4 REC · 35 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 28–25 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Toomer
Top passer
M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play
(Onside Kick formation) M.Hollis kicks 8 yards from JAX 30 to JAX 38. J.Sehorn for 38 yard…
Game date
2000-12-23

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28–25 on 2000-12-23. A. Toomer posted a game-high +20.37 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 36 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars07315025
New York Giants70021028

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 0:49TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    0-6

    (:49) T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 0:45XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-7

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 13:33TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 44
    Score
    6-7

    (13:33) F.Taylor right tackle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 13:23XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-7

    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 13:24FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 18
    Score
    10-7

    (13:24) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 11:18TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 5
    Score
    10-13

    (11:18) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 11:11XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-14

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 3:16TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 54
    Score
    10-20

    (3:16) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 3:05XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-21

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 2:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 5
    Score
    16-21

    (2:00) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 1:56Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    18-21

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Brunell pass to K.Brady is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 1:56TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    18-27

    (Onside Kick formation) M.Hollis kicks 8 yards from JAX 30 to JAX 38. J.Sehorn for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 1:51XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    18-28

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  14. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:24TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 12
    Score
    24-28

    (:24) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:19XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    25-28

    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +20.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +6.22 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +5.66 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  4. 4K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Whitted · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  6. 6Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Barlow · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 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

A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving

A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+20.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +2.55 EPA per play.

A. Toomer's top snap (+5.80 EPA): (3:16) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.47 EPA): Another player — (Onside Kick formation) M.Hollis kicks 8 yards from JAX 30 to JAX 38. J.Sehorn for 38 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) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.22 total EPA
  • K. Collins (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play+0.051+0.059
Offensive success rate45.9%39.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.138+0.132
Rush EPA/play-0.389-0.245
Defensive EPA/play-0.059-0.051
Defensive success rate60.9%54.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.05, New York Giants +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, +4.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 14 drives, +5.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q1 0:49)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 13:33)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q4 11:18)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q4 3:16)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q4 1:56)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 0:24)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 13:24)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 0:49) — (:49) T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 0:45) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYG 44 (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) F.Taylor right tackle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 13:23) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q3 13:24) — (13:24) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–15. New York Giants found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 11:11) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the JAX 54 (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 3:05) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Brunell pass to K.Brady is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Giants found the end zone from the JAX 30 (Q4 1:56) — (Onside Kick formation) M.Hollis kicks 8 yards from JAX 30 to JAX 38. J.Sehorn for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:51) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 0:19) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 15:00) — J.Holmes kicks 59 yards from NYG 30 to JAX 11. A.Whitted to JAX 25 for 14 yards (D.Washington). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.48]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:52) — (12:52) F.Taylor right end to JAX 42 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERED by NYG-S.Williams at JAX 38. S.Williams to JAX 38 for no gain (M.Brunell). Statistical information: Run [WPA -18.9% · EPA -5.53]
  • New York Giants (Q3 14:52) — (14:52) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by T.Brackens at NYG 30. T.Brackens to NYG 23 for 7 yards (K.Collins). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -5.58]
  • New York Giants (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to JAX 5 for 28 yards (R.Stewart). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.98]
  • New York Giants (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +5.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q4 1:56) — (Onside Kick formation) M.Hollis kicks 8 yards from JAX 30 to JAX 38. J.Sehorn for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +6.47]
  • New York Giants (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +5.80]
  • New York Giants (Q3 14:52) — (14:52) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by T.Brackens at NYG 30. T.Brackens to NYG 23 for 7 yards (K.Collins). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -5.58]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:52) — (12:52) F.Taylor right end to JAX 42 for -7 yards (J.Armstead). FUMBLES (J.Armstead), RECOVERED by NYG-S.Williams at JAX 38. S.Williams to JAX 38 for no gain (M.Brunell). Statistical information: Run [WPA -18.9% · EPA -5.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 0:49 · JAX 3 · Score 0-6
    (:49) T.Barber right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 0:45 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 13:33 · NYG 44 · Score 6-7
    (13:33) F.Taylor right tackle for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 13:23 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 13:24 · NYG 18 · Score 10-7
    (13:24) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:18 · JAX 5 · Score 10-13
    (11:18) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:11 · JAX 2 · Score 10-14
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  8. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:16 · JAX 54 · Score 10-20
    (3:16) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:05 · JAX 2 · Score 10-21
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NYG 5 · Score 16-21
    (2:00) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 1:56 · NYG 2 · Score 18-21
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Brunell pass to K.Brady is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:56 · JAX 30 · Score 18-27
    (Onside Kick formation) M.Hollis kicks 8 yards from JAX 30 to JAX 38. J.Sehorn for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · JAX 2 · Score 18-28
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:24 · NYG 12 · Score 24-28
    (:24) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to A.Whitted for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 0:19 · NYG 2 · Score 25-28
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Toomer (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants on 2000-12-23?

The New York Giants beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-25 in Week 17, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, New York Giants 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, New York Giants 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New York Giants 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 15, New York Giants 21; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 25, New York Giants 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?

New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:49) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:33) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:18) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:16) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:56) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:24) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q3 13:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.22 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 51.2% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.66 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?

A. Toomer (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.80 EPA): (3:16) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 28-25 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L

New York Giants

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

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