San Francisco 49ers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 1999 Week 1 Recap

Game story

In Week 1 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-12, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 41–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +7.17 total EPA.

On the individual side, J. Smith (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: W.Richey kicks 70 yards from SF 30 to end zone, Touchback.

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 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +7.17 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
3. 3 K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Stewart · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Barlow · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Garner · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.05 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

• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 24:21)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 21:10)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 12:47)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 3:09)

Field goals

• San Francisco 49ers — unlisted player (Q1 55:11)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q1 52:38)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 31:53)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 28:47)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) W.Richey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) M.Hollis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q2 31:53) — (1:53) M.Hollis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 18–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the SF 32 (Q3 28:47) — (13:47) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 30 (Q3 24:21); Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the SF 2 (Q3 24:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Brunell rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q3 21:10) — (6:10) M.Brunell pass to D.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 16:37) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Hollis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 9:13) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 10 (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) J.Garcia pass intended for T.Owens INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at JAX 7. A.Beasley for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 2:53) — M.Hollis 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) — W.Richey kicks 70 yards from SF 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:50) — (:50) S.Young sacked at JAX 15 for -10 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), RECOVERED by JAX-R.Wynn at JAX 18. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.48]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 24:21) — S.Lindsey kicks 66 yards from JAX 30 to SF 4. R.McQuarters to SF 20 for 16 yards (A.Whitted). FUMBLES (A.Whitted), RECOVERED by JAX-J.Craft at SF 23. J.Craft for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -7.01]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith to SF 23 for 57 yards (L.Schulters). Smith caught pass on SF 35 yard line. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.47]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) C.Garner up the middle to JAX 43 for 37 yards (J.Smeenge, K.Hardy). SF83 shaken up on play. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +1.50]

Impact plays

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

• San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) J.Garcia pass intended for T.Owens INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at JAX 7. A.Beasley for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -11.50]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 24:21) — S.Lindsey kicks 66 yards from JAX 30 to SF 4. R.McQuarters to SF 20 for 16 yards (A.Whitted). FUMBLES (A.Whitted), RECOVERED by JAX-J.Craft at SF 23. J.Craft for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -7.01]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:50) — (:50) S.Young sacked at JAX 15 for -10 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), RECOVERED by JAX-R.Wynn at JAX 18. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.48]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith to SF 23 for 57 yards (L.Schulters). Smith caught pass on SF 35 yard line. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.47]

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) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.17 total EPA
• S.Young (San Francisco 49ers) · 29 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -13.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.40), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 16 drives, +3.74 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 15 drives, -33.96 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.
• J. Smith (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.

1. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 55:11 · JAX 24 · Score 3-0
   (10:11) W.Richey 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-C.Stanley.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 52:38 · SF 23 · Score 3-3
   (7:38) M.Hollis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 31:53 · SF 13 · Score 3-6
   (1:53) M.Hollis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 28:47 · SF 32 · Score 3-9
   (13:47) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 24:21 · JAX 30 · Score 3-15
   S.Lindsey kicks 66 yards from JAX 30 to SF 4. R.McQuarters to SF 20 for 16 yards (A.Whitted). FUMBLES (A.Whitted), RECOVERED by JAX-J.Craft at SF 23. J.Craft fo
6. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q3 24:21 · SF 2 · Score 3-17
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Brunell rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 21:10 · SF 4 · Score 3-23
   (6:10) M.Brunell pass to D.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 16:37 · SF 2 · Score 3-24
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · SF 23 · Score 3-27
   (15:00) M.Hollis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · SF 1 · Score 3-33
    (12:47) J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 9:13 · SF 2 · Score 3-34
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 3:09 · JAX 10 · Score 3-40
    (3:09) J.Garcia pass intended for T.Owens INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at JAX 7. A.Beasley for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 2:53 · SF 2 · Score 3-41
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.