Game story
In Week 9 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-03, the New York Giants took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +0.56 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Collins (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.79 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (13:45) 8-M.Brunell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at NYG 44. 90-K.Holmes to NYG 44 for no gain (66-J.Wade).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +10.79 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.92 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 4 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +4.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 R. Dixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7 T. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.31 EPA/play
- 8 P. Mitchell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Collins — NYG · Passing
K. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+10.79) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.82 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (13:45) 8-M.Brunell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at NYG 44. 90-K.Holmes to NYG 44 for no gain (66-J.Wade).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- New York Giants — R. Dixon (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- Jacksonville Jaguars — B. Shaw (M. Brunell pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — M. Bryant
- Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Seder
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q1 55:59) — (10:59) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 55:54) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q2 30:16); New York Giants added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 30:09) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q3 27:05) — (12:05) 8-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen.; New York Giants found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) 21-T.Barber right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 22:18) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q3 18:21) — (3:21) 3-T.Seder 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q4 5:26); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:20) — 3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG #36 S.Williams, injured on the play.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:47) — 3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) 8-M.Brunell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at NYG 44. 90-K.Holmes to NYG 44 for no gain (66-J.Wade).
- New York Giants (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) 8-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen.
- New York Giants (Q2 30:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-T.Carter to JAX 8 for 27 yards (32-M.McCree).
- New York Giants (Q1 58:16) — (13:16) 21-T.Barber left end pushed ob at JAX 36 for 9 yards (32-M.McCree).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 35:57) — (5:57) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith ran ob at NYG 36 for 32 yards (23-O.Stoutmire).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) 8-M.Brunell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at NYG 44. 90-K.Holmes to NYG 44 for no gain (66-J.Wade).
- New York Giants (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 27-R.Dayne left tackle to JAX 27 for 1 yard (51-A.Ayodele). FUMBLES (51-A.Ayodele), RECOVERED by JAX-98-J.Henderson at JAX 27. 98-J.Henderson to JAX 33 for 6 yards (77-L.Petitgout).
- New York Giants (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) 21-T.Barber right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 23:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell sacked at NYG 47 for -14 yards (92-M.Strahan).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.56 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +10.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 55.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.285 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.289 | +0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | -0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.9% | 52.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.05, New York Giants +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +3.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +7.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants 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. Collins (New York Giants) 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.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 55:59 · JAX 2 · Score 0-6
(10:59) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 55:54 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 30:16 · JAX 8 · Score 0-13
(:16) 5-K.Collins pass incomplete to 86-R.Dixon. Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. 5-K.Collins pass to 86-R.Dixon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 30:09 · JAX 2 · Score 0-14
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 27:05 · JAX 10 · Score 0-17
(12:05) 8-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 22:29 · JAX 44 · Score 0-23
(7:29) 21-T.Barber right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 22:18 · JAX 2 · Score 0-24
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 18:21 · NYG 5 · Score 3-24
(3:21) 3-T.Seder 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:26 · NYG 14 · Score 9-24
(5:26) 8-M.Brunell pass to 81-B.Shaw for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-98-M.Mitrione, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 5:20 · NYG 2 · Score 10-24
3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · NYG 9 · Score 16-24
(1:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG #36 S.Williams, injured on the play. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 1:47 · NYG 2 · Score 17-24
3-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-17 in Week 9, 2002 on 2002-11-03.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 17, New York Giants 24 (JAX 17-24 NYG) in Week 9, 2002 on 2002-11-03.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, New York Giants 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, New York Giants 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New York Giants 10; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, New York Giants 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, New York Giants 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 55:59) New York Giants touchdown — R. Dixon (K. Collins pass) (Q2 30:16) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q3 22:29) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Shaw (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 5:26) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 1:54) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 27:05, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — T. Seder (Q3 18:21, 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), 56.1% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.56 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 57.1% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +10.79 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
K. Collins (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +10.79 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.82 EPA): (13:45) 8-M.Brunell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at NYG 44. 90-K.Holmes to NYG 44 for no gain (66-J.Wade).. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.8%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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