Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2000 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-19, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 34–24 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -6.17 total EPA.

On the individual side, F. Taylor (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: K.Brown kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to JAX 4. S.Stith to JAX 27 for 23 yards (R.Huntley, J.Simmons).

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 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +14.78 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
4. 4 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
8. 8 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.16 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

• Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q1 49:20)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 39:24)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 31:29)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 23:09)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 18:35)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 7:56)

Field goals

• Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 35:55)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 30:10)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 23:53)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 32 (Q1 49:20) — (4:20) K.Stewart pass to H.Ward for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ward caught the pass at the Jax20 and ran from there.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 49:10) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 25 (Q2 39:24) — (9:24) F.Taylor right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 39:16) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 22 (Q2 35:55) — (5:55) K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q2 31:29) — (1:29) M.Brunell pass to F.Taylor for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 31:20) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q3 23:53) — (8:53) M.Hollis 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 23:09) — (8:09) #64 Coch is eligible F.Taylor up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 23:04) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 26 (Q3 18:35) — (3:35) F.Taylor up the middle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 18:27) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) K.Stewart left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 45 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) K.Stewart scrambles up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the JAX 2 (Q4 7:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. R.Huntley rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 60:00) — K.Brown kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to JAX 4. S.Stith to JAX 27 for 23 yards (R.Huntley, J.Simmons). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.56]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 30:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) K.Stewart sacked at 50 for -8 yards (G.Walker). FUMBLES (G.Walker), touched at PIT 46, RECOVERED by JAX-L.Smith at PIT 40. L.Smith to PIT 39 for 1 yard (R.Tylski). Play Challenged by R [WPA -19.6% · EPA -4.04]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) M.Brunell sacked at JAX 37 for -6 yards (L.Flowers). FUMBLES (L.Flowers), RECOVERED by PIT-J.Gildon at JAX 37. J.Gildon to JAX 37 for no gain (F.Taylor). [WPA -17.0% · EPA -4.86]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 31:29) — (1:29) M.Brunell pass to F.Taylor for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.22]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 43:10) — (13:10) K.Stewart pass intended for C.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by K.Hardy at JAX 44. K.Hardy to JAX 44 for no gain (C.Hawkins). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.55]

Impact plays

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

• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) K.Stewart scrambles up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.6% · EPA +6.06]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) M.Brunell sacked at JAX 37 for -6 yards (L.Flowers). FUMBLES (L.Flowers), RECOVERED by PIT-J.Gildon at JAX 37. J.Gildon to JAX 37 for no gain (F.Taylor). [WPA -17.0% · EPA -4.86]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 31:29) — (1:29) M.Brunell pass to F.Taylor for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.22]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 30:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) K.Stewart sacked at 50 for -8 yards (G.Walker). FUMBLES (G.Walker), touched at PIT 46, RECOVERED by JAX-L.Smith at PIT 40. L.Smith to PIT 39 for 1 yard (R.Tylski). Play Challenged by R [WPA -19.6% · EPA -4.04]

Quarterback report card

K.Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 38 dropbacks · 34.2% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.17 total EPA
• M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.51 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 (+0.09 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 15 drives, +8.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 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.
• F. Taylor (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. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 49:20 · JAX 32 · Score 0-6
   (4:20) K.Stewart pass to H.Ward for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ward caught the pass at the Jax20 and ran from there.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 49:10 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
   K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 39:24 · PIT 25 · Score 6-7
   (9:24) F.Taylor right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 39:16 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 35:55 · JAX 22 · Score 7-10
   (5:55) K.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 31:29 · PIT 16 · Score 13-10
   (1:29) M.Brunell pass to F.Taylor for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 31:20 · PIT 2 · Score 14-10
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · PIT 18 · Score 17-10
   (:10) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 23:53 · PIT 15 · Score 20-10
   (8:53) M.Hollis 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 23:09 · PIT 2 · Score 26-10
    (8:09) #64 Coch is eligible F.Taylor up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 23:04 · PIT 2 · Score 27-10
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 18:35 · PIT 26 · Score 33-10
    (3:35) F.Taylor up the middle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 18:27 · PIT 2 · Score 34-10
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · JAX 2 · Score 34-16
    (15:00) K.Stewart left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · JAX 45 · Score 34-22
    (7:56) (Shotgun) K.Stewart scrambles up the middle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 7:42 · JAX 2 · Score 34-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. R.Huntley rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.