Game story
In Week 8 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-04, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 28–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +5.73 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (3:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-S.Dawkins pushed ob at TEN 14 for 28 yards (30-D.Mitchell).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +9.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +7.44 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +5.73 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4 K. Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 Ji. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 S. Dawkins · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. McNair — TEN · Rushing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+9.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.51 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Mack
- Jacksonville Jaguars — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass)
- Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
- Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Moreau
- Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 20 (Q1 51:22) — (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 51:15) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 44:14) — (14:14) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 44:12) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q2 37:44) — (7:44) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 37:40) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 1-M.Hollis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q3 22:03) — (7:03) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 21:59) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:07) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) 22-F.Moreau up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:05) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:44) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-S.Dawkins pushed ob at TEN 14 for 28 yards (30-D.Mitchell).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-Ji.Smith to TEN 26 for 18 yards (30-D.Mitchell).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 16:51) — (1:51) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason pushed ob at JAX 26 for 14 yards (55-D.Clark).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to JAX 46 for 7 yards (56-H.Nickerson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:22) — (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 34:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Rolle at 50. 21-S.Rolle to 50 for no gain (87-K.McCardell).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-Ji.Smith to TEN 26 for 18 yards (30-D.Mitchell).
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 · 52.5% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.73 total EPA
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.176 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.7% | 54.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.167 | +0.260 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.061 | +0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.6% | 41.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.19, Tennessee Titans +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +14.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +15.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans 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.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) 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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 51:22 · JAX 20 · Score 0-6
(6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 51:15 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 44:14 · TEN 1 · Score 6-7
(14:14) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 44:12 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 37:44 · TEN 3 · Score 13-7
(7:44) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 37:40 · TEN 2 · Score 14-7
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · TEN 20 · Score 17-7
(:04) 1-M.Hollis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 22:03 · JAX 5 · Score 17-13
(7:03) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 21:59 · JAX 2 · Score 17-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 14:11 · JAX 5 · Score 17-20
(14:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:07 · JAX 2 · Score 17-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 3:08 · TEN 4 · Score 23-21
(3:08) 22-F.Moreau up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 3:05 · TEN 2 · Score 24-21
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:44 · JAX 1 · Score 24-27
(:44) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:44 · JAX 2 · Score 24-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-24 in Week 8, 2001 on 2001-11-04.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Tennessee Titans 28 (JAX 24-28 TEN) in Week 8, 2001 on 2001-11-04.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Tennessee Titans 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q1 51:22) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — S. Mack (Q2 44:14) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 37:44) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q3 22:03) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 14:11) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Moreau (Q4 3:08) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q4 0:44) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Hollis (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 52.5% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.73 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 69.2% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +9.08 on rushing plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.51 EPA): (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.8%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Tennessee Titans won 28-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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