Game story
In Week 13 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-01, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 25–23 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +3.21 total EPA.
On the individual side, V. Haynes (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 25 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 V. Haynes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.78 EPA/play
- 2 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.21 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 3 B. Shaw · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 4 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5 J. Tuman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 6 J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8 J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
V. Haynes — PIT · Rushing
V. Haynes posted the highest total EPA (+3.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +3.78 EPA per play.
The signature play (-12.00 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — F. Taylor
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Cunningham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
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 12–1. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 7 (Q1 57:47) — (12:47) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q1 50:22) — (5:22) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q1 47:34) — (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 47:28) — 7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 28 (Q2 42:52) — (12:52) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 42:43) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q2 34:35) — (4:35) 7-R.Cunningham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q3 26:18) — (11:18) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 18–1. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 42 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 8:51) — 7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 32 (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 3-J.Reed 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 47:34) — (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 59:24) — (14:24) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to JAX 10 for 54 yards (29-J.Craft, 32-M.McCree).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 37:35) — (7:35) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 32-M.McCree at JAX 20. 32-M.McCree to PIT 27 for 53 yards (87-M.Bruener).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 50:17) — 3-J.Reed kicks 69 yards from PIT 30 to JAX 1. 35-E.Joseph to PIT 46 for 53 yards (3-J.Reed).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward to JAX 39 for 12 yards (58-W.Rainer).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 47:34) — (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 37:35) — (7:35) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 32-M.McCree at JAX 20. 32-M.McCree to PIT 27 for 53 yards (87-M.Bruener).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.21 total EPA
- M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.90 EPA/play · -27.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.173 | -0.521 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.8% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.086 | -0.897 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.071 | -0.723 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.521 | -0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 44.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.52), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -34.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +14.90 total EPA, 6 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- V. Haynes (Pittsburgh Steelers) 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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 57:47 · JAX 7 · Score 3-0
(12:47) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 50:22 · JAX 11 · Score 6-0
(5:22) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 47:34 · PIT 18 · Score 12-0
(2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 47:28 · PIT 2 · Score 12-1
7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 42:52 · JAX 28 · Score 18-1
(12:52) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 42:43 · JAX 2 · Score 19-1
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 34:35 · PIT 5 · Score 19-4
(4:35) 7-R.Cunningham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 31:46 · JAX 11 · Score 22-4
(1:46) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 26:18 · JAX 28 · Score 25-4
(11:18) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:42 · JAX 15 · Score 28-4
(11:42) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · PIT 42 · Score 34-4
(9:01) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 8:51 · PIT 2 · Score 34-5
7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:36 · JAX 32 · Score 37-5
(4:36) 3-J.Reed 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:19 · PIT 7 · Score 43-5
(1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 25-23 in Week 13, 2002 on 2002-12-01.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 25, Jacksonville Jaguars 23 (PIT 25-23 JAX) in Week 13, 2002 on 2002-12-01.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 12, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 25, Jacksonville Jaguars 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — F. Taylor (Q1 47:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Stewart (Q2 42:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 9:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 1:19) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 57:47, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 50:22, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — R. Cunningham (Q2 34:35, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 31:46, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 26:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 11:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 4:36, 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?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.6% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.21 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 38.7% completion, -0.90 EPA per dropback, -27.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
V. Haynes (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +3.78 on rushing plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-12.00 EPA): (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.3%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 25-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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