Game story
In Week 5 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-01, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 24–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -21.32 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. McCardell (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+57.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: K.Brown kicks 30 yards from PIT 30 to JAX 40, out of bounds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +15.08 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 2 J. Martin · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +7.74 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3 C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
- 4 C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.26 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6 T. Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 7 M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 8 A. Johnson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. McCardell — JAX · Receiving
K. McCardell posted the highest total EPA (+15.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.03 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (5:12) K.Stewart to PIT 37 for -5 yards (L.Smith). FUMBLES (L.Smith), touched at PIT 37, RECOVERED by JAX-E.Storz at PIT 26. E.Storz to PIT 26 for no gain (J.Bettis).
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
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player
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 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 1 (Q1 55:01) — (10:01) S.Lindsey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q1 45:45) — (:45) C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 45:41) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 1 (Q2 36:55) — (6:55) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller. JJ 56 injured right ham string. Return is questionable.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 33:17) — (3:17) J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 12 (Q2 33:13) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) S.Lindsey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q3 19:30) — (4:30) J.Bettis right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 19:27) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) J.Martin pass to K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Jax 81 into Jax 87.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 0:09) — S.Lindsey extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 60:00) — K.Brown kicks 30 yards from PIT 30 to JAX 40, out of bounds.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 36:41) — (6:41) M.Brunell pass intended for F.Taylor INTERCEPTED by L.Flowers at JAX 24. L.Flowers to JAX 24 for no gain (F.Taylor). Penalty on PIT-M.Vrabel, Personal Foul, offsetting. Penalty on JAX-T.Boselli
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 56:56) — (11:56) J.Miller punt is BLOCKED by D.Darius, Center-M.Schneck, RECOVERED by JAX-G.DeLong at PIT 4.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) M.Brunell sacked at 50 for -6 yards (D.Townsend).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 44:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell pushed ob at JAX 35 for 18 yards (C.Scott).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) K.Stewart to PIT 37 for -5 yards (L.Smith). FUMBLES (L.Smith), touched at PIT 37, RECOVERED by JAX-E.Storz at PIT 26. E.Storz to PIT 26 for no gain (J.Bettis).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) J.Martin pass to K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Jax 81 into Jax 87.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) M.Brunell sacked at PIT 36 for -10 yards (E.Holmes). FUMBLES (E.Holmes), RECOVERED by PIT-J.Gildon at PIT 36.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to P.Burress to JAX 29 for 19 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-D.Clark at JAX 29. D.Clark ran ob at PIT 27 for 44 yards. Pitt 80 spiked ball after tripping and it was
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 · 37.5% completion · -0.53 EPA/play · -21.32 total EPA
- K.Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.140 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 33.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.256 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.328 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.140 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.3% | 52.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -12.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +1.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. McCardell (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.
- Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 55:01 · PIT 1 · Score 0-3
(10:01) S.Lindsey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 45:45 · JAX 5 · Score 6-3
(:45) C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 45:41 · JAX 2 · Score 7-3
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 36:55 · JAX 1 · Score 10-3
(6:55) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller. JJ 56 injured right ham string. Return is questionable. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 33:17 · JAX 1 · Score 16-3
(3:17) J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 33:13 · JAX 12 · Score 17-3
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 30:37 · PIT 30 · Score 17-6
(:37) S.Lindsey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 19:30 · JAX 3 · Score 23-6
(4:30) J.Bettis right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 19:27 · JAX 2 · Score 24-6
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:15 · PIT 11 · Score 24-12
(:15) (Shotgun) J.Martin pass to K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by Jax 81 into Jax 87. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 0:09 · PIT 2 · Score 24-13
S.Lindsey extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-13 in Week 5, 2000 on 2000-10-01.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 13 (PIT 24-13 JAX) in Week 5, 2000 on 2000-10-01.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 45:45) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 33:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:30) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:15) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q1 55:01, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 36:55, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 37.5% completion, -0.53 EPA per dropback, -21.32 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 35.7% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
K. McCardell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +15.08 on receiving plays. across 17 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.03 EPA): (5:12) K.Stewart to PIT 37 for -5 yards (L.Smith). FUMBLES (L.Smith), touched at PIT 37, RECOVERED by JAX-E.Storz at PIT 26. E.Storz to PIT 26 for no gain (J.Bettis).. The biggest win-probability swing was +57.2%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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