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NFL · Week 15 · December 10, 2000 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2000 Week 15 Recap

Jaguars defeat Cardinals 44–10 in Week 15

M.Brunell led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 10–44 Week 15 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 10 3–11
Final 10–44
Jacksonville Jaguars 44 7–7 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
10–44
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 3–27 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
M. Brunell
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Brunell
Game date
December 10, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • F.Sanders 4 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Cody 1 REC · 11 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Pittman
    Michael Pittman 2 REC · 17 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • M.Brunell 13/21 · 212 YDS · 2 TD +19.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 8 REC · 147 YDS · 1 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • K.McCardell 3 REC · 65 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 44–10 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 3–27 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Brunell
Top passer
M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play
(14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ4…
Game date
2000-12-10

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Arizona Cardinals 44–10 on 2000-12-10. M. Brunell posted a game-high +19.53 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Arizona Cardinals0307010
Jacksonville Jaguars1017107044

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 9:16FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 18
    Score
    0-3

    (9:16) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 7:20TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    0-9

    (7:20) F.Taylor left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 7:15XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-10

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

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 12:57TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 8
    Score
    0-16

    (12:57) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 12:49XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-17

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

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 6:37TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 4
    Score
    0-23

    (6:37) F.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 6:31XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-24

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

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 1:11FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 14
    Score
    3-24

    (1:11) C.Blanchard 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:09FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 32
    Score
    3-27

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

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 9:07FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 22
    Score
    3-30

    (9:07) M.Hollis 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 5:41TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 25
    Score
    3-36

    (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 5:33XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    3-37

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

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 14:38TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 65
    Score
    3-43

    (14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ40.

  14. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 14:27XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    3-44

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

  15. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 10:40TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 26
    Score
    9-44

    (10:40) C.Greisen pass to F.Sanders for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 9:45XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-44

    C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +19.53 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +11.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  3. 3F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  4. 4K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
  5. 5Jeremiah MartinJeremiah Martin · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +6.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
  6. 6F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.35 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Cody · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 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 (+19.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

M. Brunell's top snap (+3.87 EPA): (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.56 EPA): Another player — (14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ40.

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) · 21 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.93 EPA/play · +19.53 total EPA
  • Dyami BrownDyami Brown (Arizona Cardinals) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +0.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.034+0.363
Offensive success rate44.3%56.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.000+1.076
Rush EPA/play-0.319-0.036
Defensive EPA/play-0.363+0.034
Defensive success rate44.0%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.36 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.36 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -2.40 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +30.47 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q1 7:20)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 12:57)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 6:37)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 5:41)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 14:38)
  • Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 10:40)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q1 9:16)
  • Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 1:11)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q2 0:09)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q3 9:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q1 9:16) — (9:16) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) F.Taylor left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 7:15) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 12:49) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) F.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 6:31) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the JAX 14 (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) C.Blanchard 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ARI 32 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 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 connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) M.Hollis 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 5:33) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 65 (Q4 14:38) — (14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ40.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:27) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 26 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) C.Greisen pass to F.Sanders for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 9:45) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 15:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to JAX 9. S.Stith to JAX 30 for 21 yards (M.Jenkins). Penalty on ARI-J.Folston, Offensive Offside, declined. [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.73]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) D.Brown pass intended for D.Boston INTERCEPTED by B.Boyer at JAX 48. B.Boyer to ARI 40 for 12 yards (J.Makovicka). Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:15.) [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.14]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) F.Taylor up the middle ran ob at ARI 21 for 23 yards (P.Tillman). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +1.67]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) F.Taylor up the middle to ARI 18 for -4 yards (R.Fredrickson). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -1.82]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith to ARI 1 for 37 yards (K.Lassiter, P.Tillman). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.35]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:38) — (14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ40. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.56]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) D.Brown pass intended for D.Boston INTERCEPTED by B.Boyer at JAX 48. B.Boyer to ARI 40 for 12 yards (J.Makovicka). Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:15.) [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.14]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.87]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) C.Greisen pass to F.Sanders for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.74]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 9:16 · ARI 18 · Score 0-3
    (9:16) M.Hollis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 7:20 · ARI 1 · Score 0-9
    (7:20) F.Taylor left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 7:15 · ARI 2 · Score 0-10
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 12:57 · ARI 8 · Score 0-16
    (12:57) M.Brunell pass to K.Brady for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 12:49 · ARI 2 · Score 0-17
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 6:37 · ARI 4 · Score 0-23
    (6:37) F.Taylor right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 6:31 · ARI 2 · Score 0-24
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 1:11 · JAX 14 · Score 3-24
    (1:11) C.Blanchard 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · ARI 32 · Score 3-27
    (:09) M.Hollis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 9:07 · ARI 22 · Score 3-30
    (9:07) M.Hollis 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 5:41 · ARI 25 · Score 3-36
    (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 5:33 · ARI 2 · Score 3-37
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 14:38 · ARI 65 · Score 3-43
    (14:38) J.Martin pass to J.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JJ 82 caught the ball at the JJ40.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 14:27 · ARI 2 · Score 3-44
    M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  15. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · JAX 26 · Score 9-44
    (10:40) C.Greisen pass to F.Sanders for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:45 · JAX 2 · Score 10-44
    C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.

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 Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2000-12-10?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Arizona Cardinals 44-10 in Week 15, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 17; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 44.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:20) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:57) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:37) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:41) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:38) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:40) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:16, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:11, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 61.9% completion, +0.93 EPA per dropback, +19.53 total passing EPA. Dyami Brown (Arizona Cardinals), 52.4% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +0.88 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+3.87 EPA): (5:41) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

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