Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 17–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Jacksonville Jaguars 7–0 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Farmer
- Top passer
- M. Brunell
- Biggest EPA play
- (:23) C.Dillon left guard to JAX 9 for -1 yards (G.Walker).
- Game date
- 2000-12-17
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 17–14 on 2000-12-17, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 7–0 halftime lead. D. Farmer posted a game-high +8.12 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars(:32) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith ran ob at CIN 1 for 2 yards (M.Roman). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
(11:24) B.Barker punts 36 yards to CIN 18, Center-R.Griffith. P.Warrick for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN #80 Warrick began return to left, reversed to right, reversed again to left.
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
(5:01) F.Taylor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
(1:24) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell scrambles for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
(:03) N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 6-0
(:32) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith ran ob at CIN 1 for 2 yards (M.Roman). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 54
- Score
- 7-6
(11:24) B.Barker punts 36 yards to CIN 18, Center-R.Griffith. P.Warrick for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN #80 Warrick began return to left, reversed to right, reversed again to left.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 7-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 5:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 13-7
(5:01) F.Taylor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 4:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- JAX 12
- Score
- 14-13
(1:24) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell scrambles for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 14-14
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- JAX 9
- Score
- 14-17
(:03) N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Farmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 2
Jonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 3S. Mitchell · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.08 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4N. Luchey · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 6M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +1.22 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8C. Yeast · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · -0.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.29 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
D. Farmer — CIN · Receiving
D. Farmer posted the highest total EPA (+8.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.35 EPA per play.
D. Farmer's top snap (+2.15 EPA): (2:20) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell pass to D.Farmer to JAX 10 for 19 yards (F.Bryant, D.Darius).
Biggest single play (-6.76 EPA): Another player — (:23) C.Dillon left guard to JAX 9 for -1 yards (G.Walker).
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) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.22 total EPA
- S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) · 29 dropbacks · 34.5% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.115 | -0.176 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 32.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.106 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.624 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.176 | +0.115 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.1% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.12 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.18 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -13.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -9.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 0:32); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:27) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 54 (Q3 11:24); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 10:57) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) F.Taylor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 4:57) — M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell scrambles for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:15) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 9 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:23) — (:23) C.Dillon left guard to JAX 9 for -1 yards (G.Walker).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — J.Tarle kicks 50 yards from JAX 30 to CIN 20. D.Griffin to CIN 35 for 15 yards (T.Slaughter).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:15) — N.Rackers kicks 51 yards from CIN 30 to JAX 19. S.Stith to JAX 34 for 15 yards (T.Mack). FUMBLES (T.Mack), RECOVERED by CIN-C.Curtis at JAX 34. C.Curtis to JAX 34 for no gain (S.Stith).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) B.Barker punts 36 yards to CIN 18, Center-R.Griffith. P.Warrick for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN #80 Warrick began return to left, reversed to right, reversed again to left.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell scrambles for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:23) — (:23) C.Dillon left guard to JAX 9 for -1 yards (G.Walker).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) B.Barker punts 36 yards to CIN 18, Center-R.Griffith. P.Warrick for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN #80 Warrick began return to left, reversed to right, reversed again to left.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) S.Mitchell pass intended for P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by M.Logan at CIN 49. M.Logan to CIN 35 for 14 yards (C.Dillon).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:04) — (2:04) C.Dillon to CIN 42 for no gain (K.Hardy). FUMBLES (K.Hardy), RECOVERED by JAX-K.Hardy at CIN 35. K.Hardy to CIN 33 for 2 yards (J.Jackson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · CIN 3 · Score 6-0
(:32) M.Brunell pass to J.Smith ran ob at CIN 1 for 2 yards (M.Roman). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. M.Brunell pass to J.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:24 · CIN 54 · Score 7-6
(11:24) B.Barker punts 36 yards to CIN 18, Center-R.Griffith. P.Warrick for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN #80 Warrick began return to left, reversed to right, reversed again to left. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:57 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 5:01 · CIN 5 · Score 13-7
(5:01) F.Taylor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 4:57 · CIN 2 · Score 14-7
M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:24 · JAX 12 · Score 14-13
(1:24) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell scrambles for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · JAX 2 · Score 14-14
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · JAX 9 · Score 14-17
(:03) N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Farmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2000-12-17?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-14 in Week 16, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Cincinnati Bengals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:32) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:24) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:24) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 61.3% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.22 total passing EPA. S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals), 34.5% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
D. Farmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.12 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.15 EPA): (2:20) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell pass to D.Farmer to JAX 10 for 19 yards (F.Bryant, D.Darius)..
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
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