Game story
In Week 4 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-29, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 28–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Pennington (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +2.96 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+100.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (:23) 9-D.Garrard to JAX 18 for -1 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 6 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.03 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
- 3 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
- 6 L. Jordan · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7 T. Woodbury · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 8 P. Mitchell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Brunell — JAX · Passing
M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+9.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
The signature play (-13.35 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — S. Mack
- New York Jets — S. Mack
- New York Jets — S. Mack
- New York Jets — F. Taylor
Field goals
- New York Jets — J. Hall
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–1. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 58:30) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 9–1. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 37:46) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q2 35:59) — (5:59) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 12–2. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 25:31) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q3 15:40) — (:40) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 15:32) — 6-H.Epstein 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 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 9-D.Garrard to JAX 18 for -1 yards.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:29) — (14:29) 8-M.Brunell pass to 28-F.Taylor to NYJ 1 for 72 yards (21-A.Beasley).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 15:40) — (:40) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA
- M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 18 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +9.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.136 | -0.616 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.431 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.520 | -1.292 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.616 | +0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.62), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -43.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -10.85 total EPA, 1 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.
- M. Brunell (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.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 58:33 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-0
(13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 58:30 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-1
6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 37:50 · NYJ 1 · Score 12-1
(7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 37:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 12-2
6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 35:59 · JAX 28 · Score 15-2
(5:59) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 25:37 · NYJ 8 · Score 21-2
(10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 25:31 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-3
6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 15:40 · NYJ 22 · Score 27-3
(:40) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 15:32 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-4
6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New York Jets 28-3 in Week 4, 2002 on 2002-09-29.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was New York Jets 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 28 (NYJ 3-28 JAX) in Week 4, 2002 on 2002-09-29.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: New York Jets 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q2: New York Jets 9, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q3: New York Jets 12, Jacksonville Jaguars 2; Final: New York Jets 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Mack (Q1 58:33) New York Jets touchdown — S. Mack (Q2 37:50) New York Jets touchdown — S. Mack (Q3 25:37) New York Jets touchdown — F. Taylor (Q3 15:40) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q2 35:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 58.3% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 55.6% completion, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +9.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +9.03 on passing plays. across 18 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-13.35 EPA): (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +100.0%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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