Jaguars 27–7 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score: Jacksonville Jaguars 27–7 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Jacksonville Jaguars 10–7 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Brunell
Top passer: M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play: (4:34) (Shotgun) C.Howard left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-09-03

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cleveland Browns 27–7 on 2000-09-03. M. Brunell posted a game-high +17.28 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	10	10	7	0	0	27
Cleveland Browns	7	0	0	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

JAX 13

+1JAX 2

+3CLE 32

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 11:48TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
6-0
(11:48) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 11:44XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
7-0
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:33TD
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 13
Score
7-6
(3:33) T.Couch pass to J.Dawson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:27XP
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
7-7
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:34FG
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 32
Score
10-7
(:34) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 7:44TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
16-7
(7:44) S.Mack left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brunnell pitched out left to Mack
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 7:39XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
17-7
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 1:24FG
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 7
Score
20-7
(1:24) M.Hollis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 4:34TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
26-7
(4:34) (Shotgun) C.Howard left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 4:28XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
27-7
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +17.28 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +10.56 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
3J. Dawson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
4K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
5Jonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
6C. Howard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
7Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
8Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 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 · Passing

M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+17.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

M. Brunell's top snap (+2.84 EPA): (2:43) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady to JAX 44 for 27 yards (P.Ellsworth).

Biggest single play (+3.48 EPA): Another player — (4:34) (Shotgun) C.Howard left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +17.28 total EPA
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.222	-0.015
Offensive success rate	46.9%	37.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.443	-0.130
Rush EPA/play	+0.057	-0.017
Defensive EPA/play	+0.015	-0.222
Defensive success rate	62.3%	53.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, -0.94 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +21.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 11:48)
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 3:33)
Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 7:44)
Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 4:34)

Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 0:34)
Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 1:24)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 11:48) — (11:48) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 11:44) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) T.Couch pass to J.Dawson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 3:27) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 32 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 7:44) — (7:44) S.Mack left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brunnell pitched out left to Mack; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 7:39) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) M.Hollis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) C.Howard left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 4:28) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 15:00) — P.Dawson kicks 70 yards from CLE 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.11]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) T.Couch pass to A.Shea to JAX 11 for 24 yards (T.Slaughter). FUMBLES (T.Slaughter), touched at JAX 11, RECOVERED by JAX-L.Marts at JAX 11. L.Marts to JAX 14 for 3 yards (J.Pyne). Play Challeng [WPA -11.1% · EPA -3.12]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) T.Couch pass to J.Dawson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.75]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:34) — (:34) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.65]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson to JAX 17 for 17 yards (F.Bryant). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.42]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) C.Howard left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.48]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) T.Couch left end to JAX 48 for 31 yards (R.Stewart). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.18]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) T.Couch pass to A.Shea to JAX 11 for 24 yards (T.Slaughter). FUMBLES (T.Slaughter), touched at JAX 11, RECOVERED by JAX-L.Marts at JAX 11. L.Marts to JAX 14 for 3 yards (J.Pyne). Play Challeng [WPA -11.1% · EPA -3.12]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady to JAX 44 for 27 yards (P.Ellsworth). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.84]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 11:48 · CLE 2 · Score 6-0
(11:48) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 11:44 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 3:33 · JAX 13 · Score 7-6
(3:33) T.Couch pass to J.Dawson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 3:27 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:34 · CLE 32 · Score 10-7
(:34) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 7:44 · CLE 3 · Score 16-7
(7:44) S.Mack left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brunnell pitched out left to Mack
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 7:39 · CLE 2 · Score 17-7
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 1:24 · CLE 7 · Score 20-7
(1:24) M.Hollis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · CLE 9 · Score 26-7
(4:34) (Shotgun) C.Howard left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 4:28 · CLE 2 · Score 27-7
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

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 Cleveland Browns on 2000-09-03?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in Week 1, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 27, Cleveland Browns 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:48) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 3:33) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:44) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:34) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:34, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q3 1:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 63.2% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +17.28 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 67.9% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+2.84 EPA): (2:43) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady to JAX 44 for 27 yards (P.Ellsworth)..

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Now 1-0 W

Cleveland Browns

Now 0-1 L

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