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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 1999 · 11 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 1999 Week 4 Recap

Jaguars defeat Steelers 17–3 in Week 4

M.Brunell led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 17–3 Week 4 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 17 3–1 Winner
Final 17–3
Pittsburgh Steelers 3 2–2
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
17–3
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 7–3 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
K. Stewart
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Brunell
Game date
October 3, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • M.Brunell +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Drew Shelton
    Drew Shelton 1 REC · 13 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Josaiah Stewart
    Josaiah Stewart 1 REC · 7 YDS -0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Tru Edwards
    Tru Edwards 2 REC · 22 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Blackwell 2 REC · 18 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Lyons 1 REC · 13 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 17–3 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 7–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Brunell
Top passer
K. Stewart
Biggest EPA play
(12:57) K.Stewart right tackle to PIT 45 for 7 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), R…
Game date
1999-10-03

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 17–3 on 1999-10-03. M. Brunell posted a game-high +3.84 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars7370017
Pittsburgh Steelers300003

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 14:15XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-0

    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:10FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    7-3

    (:10) K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 9:30FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    10-3

    (9:30) M.Hollis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 9:50FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 23
    Score
    13-3

    (9:50) M.Hollis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 5:40Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    JAX 92
    Score
    15-3

    (5:40) (Shotgun) K.Stewart sacked at PIT 0 for -8 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:58Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    JAX 98
    Score
    17-3

    (:58) (Shotgun) K.Stewart sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (J.Smeenge).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  2. 2Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  3. 3W. Blackwell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  4. 4Drew SheltonDrew Shelton · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Lyons · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · -0.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play
  8. 8Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · -0.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

M. Brunell — JAX · Rushing

M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+3.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.

M. Brunell's top snap (-3.83 EPA): (1:03) M.Brunell pass incomplete to K.Brady (T.Davis).

Biggest single play (-3.94 EPA): Another player — (12:57) K.Stewart right tackle to PIT 45 for 7 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), RECOVERED by JAX-T.Brackens at PIT 45.

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) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -13.40 total EPA
  • M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.040-0.212
Offensive success rate34.9%32.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.139-0.372
Rush EPA/play-0.155-0.265
Defensive EPA/play+0.212+0.040
Defensive success rate67.4%65.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, -3.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -18.87 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 0:10)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 9:30)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 9:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 14:15) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 30 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) M.Hollis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) M.Hollis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the JAX 92 (Q4 5:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) K.Stewart sacked at PIT 0 for -8 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the JAX 98 (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) K.Stewart sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (J.Smeenge)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — S.Lindsey kicks 68 yards from JAX 30 to PIT 2. T.Edwards to PIT 30 for 28 yards (J.Craft). [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.73]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:57) — (12:57) K.Stewart right tackle to PIT 45 for 7 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), RECOVERED by JAX-T.Brackens at PIT 45. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -3.94]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) M.Brunell up the middle to PIT 23 for 12 yards (C.Oldham). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.11]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 15:00) — K.Brown kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to JAX 3. R.Barlow pushed ob at PIT 41 for 56 yards (K.Brown). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.80]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass intended for C.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by D.Thomas at JAX 31. D.Thomas to JAX 31 for no gain (W.Blackwell). (ball bounced off of PIT-88 C.Hawkins) [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.12]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:57) — (12:57) K.Stewart right tackle to PIT 45 for 7 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), RECOVERED by JAX-T.Brackens at PIT 45. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -3.94]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) M.Brunell pass incomplete to K.Brady (T.Davis). [WPA -2.0% · EPA -3.83]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass intended for C.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by D.Thomas at JAX 31. D.Thomas to JAX 31 for no gain (W.Blackwell). (ball bounced off of PIT-88 C.Hawkins) [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.12]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) M.Brunell up the middle to PIT 23 for 12 yards (C.Oldham). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · PIT 7 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · JAX 30 · Score 7-3
    (:10) K.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 9:30 · PIT 9 · Score 10-3
    (9:30) M.Hollis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 9:50 · PIT 23 · Score 13-3
    (9:50) M.Hollis 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 5:40 · JAX 92 · Score 15-3
    (5:40) (Shotgun) K.Stewart sacked at PIT 0 for -8 yards (T.Brackens). FUMBLES (T.Brackens), ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 0:58 · JAX 98 · Score 17-3
    (:58) (Shotgun) K.Stewart sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (J.Smeenge).

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 1999-10-03?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-3 in Week 4, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:30, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 40.5% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -13.40 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 35.7% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.84 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-3.83 EPA): (1:03) M.Brunell pass incomplete to K.Brady (T.Davis)..

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L