Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 1999 Divisional Recap

Game story

In the Divisional of the 1999 NFL season on 2000-01-23, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 33–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -11.29 total EPA.

On the individual side, S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+43.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: S.Lindsey kicks 66 yards from JAX 30 to TEN 4. D.Mason to TEN 22 for 18 yards (R.Upshaw).

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 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +5.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
2. 2 I. Byrd · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Stewart · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Harris · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5. 5 Y. Thigpen · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
6. 6 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.45 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
7. 7 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8. 8 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · -0.02 total EPA · 19 snaps · -0.00 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 (Q1 58:19)
• Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q1 50:35)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 36:34)
• Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 24:27)
• Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 20:13)
• Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q4 9:12)

Field goals

• Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q2 30:25)

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 7–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q1 58:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 56:20) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 9 (Q1 50:35) — (5:35) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 50:30) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 33 (Q2 36:34) — (6:34) J.Stewart up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 34:36) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 16 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) A.Del Greco 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 16–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) S.McNair right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 24:24) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 99 (Q3 20:17) — (5:17) M.Brunell sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (sack split by J.Evans and J.Fisk).; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 20 (Q3 20:13) — B.Barker kicks 60 yards from JAX 20 to TEN 20. D.Mason for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 19:56) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 6:59) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Tennessee Titans (Q1 60:00) — S.Lindsey kicks 66 yards from JAX 30 to TEN 4. D.Mason to TEN 22 for 18 yards (R.Upshaw). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.03]
• Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:13) — B.Barker kicks 60 yards from JAX 20 to TEN 20. D.Mason for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +6.52]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 43:21) — (13:21) M.Brunell pass intended for D.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Robertson at TEN 0. Touchback. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.08]
• Tennessee Titans (Q3 24:02) — (9:02) S.McNair pass to F.Wycheck to JAX 1 for 8 yards (K.Hardy). FUMBLES (K.Hardy), RECOVERED by JAX-L.Marts at JAX 1. TEN-M.Robertson was injured during the play. He is Out. TEN-Y.Thigpen was injure [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.68]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) C.Hentrich punts 41 yards to JAX 23, Center-K.Long. R.Barlow MUFFS catch, touched at JAX 21, RECOVERED by TEN-S.Jackson at JAX 19. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.27]

Impact plays

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

• Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:13) — B.Barker kicks 60 yards from JAX 20 to TEN 20. D.Mason for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +6.52]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 43:21) — (13:21) M.Brunell pass intended for D.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Robertson at TEN 0. Touchback. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.08]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) S.McNair up the middle to JAX 1 for 51 yards (A.Beasley). [WPA +1.3% · EPA +4.54]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) C.Hentrich punts 41 yards to JAX 23, Center-K.Long. R.Barlow MUFFS catch, touched at JAX 21, RECOVERED by TEN-S.Jackson at JAX 19. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.27]

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) · 46 dropbacks · 41.3% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -11.29 total EPA
• S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -5.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +15.59 total EPA, 5 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.
• S. McNair (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.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 58:19 · TEN 7 · Score 0-6
   (13:19) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 56:20 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 50:35 · JAX 9 · Score 6-7
   (5:35) S.McNair pass to Y.Thigpen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 50:30 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
   A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 36:34 · TEN 33 · Score 7-13
   (6:34) J.Stewart up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 34:36 · TEN 2 · Score 7-14
   M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
7. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:25 · JAX 16 · Score 10-14
   (:25) A.Del Greco 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 24:27 · JAX 1 · Score 16-14
   (9:27) S.McNair right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 24:24 · JAX 2 · Score 17-14
   A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
10. Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q3 20:17 · TEN 99 · Score 19-14
    (5:17) M.Brunell sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (sack split by J.Evans and J.Fisk).
11. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 20:13 · JAX 20 · Score 25-14
    B.Barker kicks 60 yards from JAX 20 to TEN 20. D.Mason for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 19:56 · JAX 2 · Score 26-14
    A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
13. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · JAX 1 · Score 32-14
    (9:12) S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 6:59 · JAX 2 · Score 33-14
    A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.