Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2001 Week 16 Recap

Game story

In Week 16 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-30, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 30–26 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

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

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -33.89 total EPA.

On the individual side, E. Kennison (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-23.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (8:24) 34-S.Mack left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Stryzinski · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Ricks · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
7. 7 E. Joseph · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Mack · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.44 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

• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q1 57:51)
• Kansas City Chiefs — S. Mack (Q1 53:24)
• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Brunell (Q2 40:43)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q2 35:42)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q3 18:34)
• Kansas City Chiefs — K. McCardell (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 13:25)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis (Q2 33:00)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q2 30:05)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q3 21:35)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q4 5:16)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–1. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q1 57:51) — (12:51) 31-P.Holmes left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 57:45) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) 34-S.Mack left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 53:18) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 16–4. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q2 40:43) — (10:43) 8-M.Brunell scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 40:36) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 35:42) — (5:42) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 35:38) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q2 33:00) — (3:00) 1-M.Hollis 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the JAX 29 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 2-T.Peterson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the JAX 22 (Q3 21:35) — (6:35) 2-T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q3 18:34) — (3:34) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 18:30) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 11–1. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 13:25) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) 2-T.Peterson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the JAX 90 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Punt formation) 4-D.Stryzinski ran ob in End Zone for -10 yards, SAFETY..

Turning points

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) 34-S.Mack left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.8% · EPA -12.42]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 40:43) — (10:43) 8-M.Brunell scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -12.78]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:20) — (14:20) 8-M.Brunell sacked at JAX 20 for -12 yards (99-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (99-D.Clemons), RECOVERED by KC-95-D.Ransom at JAX 14. 95-D.Ransom to JAX 14 for no gain (78-T.Fordham). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -5.71]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell to KC 21 for 44 yards (39-R.Crockett). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.63]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 47:26) — (2:26) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 48 yards to JAX 16, Center-83-K.Gammon, fair catch by 85-D.Gibson. PENALTY on JAX-27-D.Wheeler, Offensive Holding, 8 yards, enforced at JAX 16. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.48]

Impact plays

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 40:43) — (10:43) 8-M.Brunell scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -12.78]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) 34-S.Mack left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.8% · EPA -12.42]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -11.02]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:20) — (14:20) 8-M.Brunell sacked at JAX 20 for -12 yards (99-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (99-D.Clemons), RECOVERED by KC-95-D.Ransom at JAX 14. 95-D.Ransom to JAX 14 for no gain (78-T.Fordham). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -5.71]

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 · 48.9% completion · -0.75 EPA/play · -33.89 total EPA
• T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.48), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -41.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, +10.01 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Kansas City Chiefs 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.
• E. Kennison (Kansas City Chiefs) 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. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 57:51 · JAX 6 · Score 6-0
   (12:51) 31-P.Holmes left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 57:45 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
   2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 53:24 · KC 3 · Score 13-0
   (8:24) 34-S.Mack left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 53:18 · KC 2 · Score 13-1
   1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
5. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 40:43 · KC 3 · Score 19-1
   (10:43) 8-M.Brunell scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 40:36 · KC 2 · Score 19-2
   1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 35:42 · JAX 1 · Score 25-2
   (5:42) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 35:38 · JAX 2 · Score 26-2
   2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 33:00 · KC 10 · Score 26-5
   (3:00) 1-M.Hollis 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
10. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · JAX 29 · Score 29-5
    (:05) 2-T.Peterson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
11. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 21:35 · JAX 22 · Score 32-5
    (6:35) 2-T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 18:34 · JAX 12 · Score 38-5
    (3:34) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 18:30 · JAX 2 · Score 39-5
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
14. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:25 · KC 20 · Score 45-5
    (13:25) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 13:25 · KC 2 · Score 45-6
    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
16. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 5:16 · JAX 11 · Score 48-6
    (5:16) 2-T.Peterson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
17. Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 0:50 · JAX 90 · Score 50-6
    (:50) (Punt formation) 4-D.Stryzinski ran ob in End Zone for -10 yards, SAFETY.