Game story
In Week 3 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-26, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 20–19 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -7.64 total EPA.
On the individual side, E. George (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-56.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (1:03) M.Brunell pass intended for K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by S.Rolle at TEN 0. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 2 K. Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5 T. Banks · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 6 D. Shelton · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7 D. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +0.32 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. George — TEN · Receiving
E. George posted the highest total EPA (+5.69) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.42 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.89 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (1:18) N.O'Donnell pass intended for M.Roan INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at TEN 35. A.Beasley for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player
- Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 25 (Q1 52:29) — (7:29) M.Hollis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q3 27:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to E.George for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 27:48) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q3 17:28) — (2:28) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 16:18) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 66 (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) N.O'Donnell pass intended for M.Roan INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at TEN 35. A.Beasley for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 15:22) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 13–2. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 26 (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) A.Del Greco 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 30 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) A.Del Greco 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) N.O'Donnell pass to M.Roan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 3:26) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the JAX 89 (Q4 0:36).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) M.Brunell pass intended for K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by S.Rolle at TEN 0. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 60:00) — S.Lindsey kicks 71 yards from JAX 30 to TEN -1. R.Preston to TEN 22 for 23 yards (C.Howard).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) N.O'Donnell pass intended for M.Roan INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at TEN 35. A.Beasley for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Punt formation) C.Hentrich ran ob in End Zone for -11 yards, SAFETY NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on TEN, Offensive Holding, 11 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) J.Stewart right tackle to JAX 8 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-E.Robinson at JAX 9.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) N.O'Donnell pass intended for M.Roan INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at TEN 35. A.Beasley for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 39:56) — (9:56) M.Brunell pass intended for R.Barlow INTERCEPTED by A.Dorsett at TEN 25. A.Dorsett pushed ob at JAX 32 for 43 yards (M.Brunell). Bounced off right foot of Sidney.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) J.Stewart right tackle to JAX 8 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-E.Robinson at JAX 9.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 24:01) — (9:01) E.George left tackle to JAX 40 for 9 yards (A.Beasley). FUMBLES (A.Beasley), RECOVERED by JAX-F.Bryant at JAX 36.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.64 total EPA
- N.O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 39.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.008 | -0.127 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.526 | -0.400 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.130 | +0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.8% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tennessee Titans -0.11, Jacksonville Jaguars -0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, -13.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -9.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans 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. George (Tennessee Titans) 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 52:29 · TEN 25 · Score 0-3
(7:29) M.Hollis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 27:55 · JAX 8 · Score 6-3
(12:55) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to E.George for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 27:48 · JAX 2 · Score 7-3
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 17:28 · TEN 11 · Score 7-9
(2:28) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 16:18 · TEN 2 · Score 7-10
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 16:18 · JAX 66 · Score 7-16
(1:18) N.O'Donnell pass intended for M.Roan INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at TEN 35. A.Beasley for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 15:22 · TEN 2 · Score 7-17
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 12:16 · JAX 26 · Score 10-17
(12:16) A.Del Greco 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 9:44 · JAX 30 · Score 13-17
(9:44) A.Del Greco 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 5:04 · JAX 12 · Score 19-17
(5:04) N.O'Donnell pass to M.Roan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:26 · JAX 2 · Score 20-17
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 0:36 · JAX 89 · Score 20-19
(:36) (Punt formation) C.Hentrich ran ob in End Zone for -11 yards, SAFETY NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on TEN, Offensive Holding, 11 yards, enforced in End Zo
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-19 in Week 3, 1999 on 1999-09-26.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 19 (TEN 20-19 JAX) in Week 3, 1999 on 1999-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 14; Q4: Tennessee Titans 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 2; Final: Tennessee Titans 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 27:55) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 17:28) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 16:18) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:04) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:29, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:16, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.64 total passing EPA. N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 47.2% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
E. George (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +5.69 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.89 EPA): (1:18) N.O'Donnell pass intended for M.Roan INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at TEN 35. A.Beasley for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -56.4%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Tennessee Titans won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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