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NFL · Week 3 · September 17, 2000 · 9 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2000 Week 3 Recap

Jaguars defeat Bengals 13–0 in Week 3

Arian Smith led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 0–13 Week 3 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 0 0–2
Final 0–13
Jacksonville Jaguars 13 2–1 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
0–13
Top passer
Arian Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Game date
September 17, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 1 CAR · 2 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Warrick 5 REC · 75 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Groce 1 CAR · 5 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • K.McCardell 10 REC · 108 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Brady 4 REC · 27 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Soward 1 CAR · 20 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 13–0 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Top passer
Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play
(3:20) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass intended for D.Griffin INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at JAX 45. A…
Game date
2000-09-17

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 13–0 on 2000-09-17. Arian Smith posted a game-high +3.68 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals000000
Jacksonville Jaguars10300013

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 7:21TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 21
    Score
    0-6

    (7:21) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass incomplete to K.McCardell. Play Challenged by JAX and REVERSED. (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 7:14XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    S.Lindsey extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 5:40FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    0-10

    (5:40) S.Lindsey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 1:50FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-13

    (1:50) S.Lindsey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Arian SmithArian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  3. 3K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Soward · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Groce · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Yeast · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  8. 8Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.32 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Arian Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Arian Smith — CIN · Rushing

Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+3.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.

Arian Smith's top snap (-5.56 EPA): (3:20) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass intended for D.Griffin INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at JAX 45. A.Beasley to CIN 16 for 39 yards (D.Griffin).

Quarterback report card

Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Arian SmithArian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 48 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -16.50 total EPA
  • M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.330-0.200
Offensive success rate28.3%33.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.286-0.082
Rush EPA/play-0.207-0.476
Defensive EPA/play+0.200+0.330
Defensive success rate66.3%71.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.20 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.33 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -30.34 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -17.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q1 7:21)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q1 5:40)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — unlisted player (Q4 1:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 21 (Q1 7:21); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 7:14) — S.Lindsey extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q1 5:40) — (5:40) S.Lindsey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) S.Lindsey 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 15:00) — N.Rackers kicks 66 yards from CIN 30 to JAX 4. R.Barlow to JAX 26 for 22 yards (D.Griffin). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.52]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:14) — S.Lindsey kicks 65 yards from JAX 30 to CIN 5. T.Mack to CIN 17 for 12 yards (E.Storz). FUMBLES (E.Storz), RECOVERED by JAX-K.Thomas at CIN 17. K.Thomas to CIN 17 for no gain (Team). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.51]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:09) — (3:09) C.Dukes right tackle to CIN 2 for no gain (O.Gibson). Penalty on JAX-J.Wade, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -7.8% · EPA -2.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:03) — (9:03) N.Rackers 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.01]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass incomplete to J.Smith. PENALTY on CIN-T.Carter, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at JAX 43 - No Play. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.92]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass intended for D.Griffin INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at JAX 45. A.Beasley to CIN 16 for 39 yards (D.Griffin). [WPA -4.7% · EPA -5.56]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:14) — S.Lindsey kicks 65 yards from JAX 30 to CIN 5. T.Mack to CIN 17 for 12 yards (E.Storz). FUMBLES (E.Storz), RECOVERED by JAX-K.Thomas at CIN 17. K.Thomas to CIN 17 for no gain (Team). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.51]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) A.Smith sacked at CIN 26 for -9 yards (J.Smeenge). FUMBLES (J.Smeenge), RECOVERED by JAX-L.Smith at CIN 28. L.Smith to CIN 28 for no gain (Team). [WPA -3.8% · EPA -3.58]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 3:13) — (3:13) M.Brunell pass intended for K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by S.Foley (O.Gibson) at CIN 9. S.Foley to CIN 10 for 1 yard (Team). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.50]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 7:21 · CIN 21 · Score 0-6
    (7:21) (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass incomplete to K.McCardell. Play Challenged by JAX and REVERSED. (Shotgun) M.Brunell pass to K.McCardell for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 7:14 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    S.Lindsey extra point is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 5:40 · CIN 12 · Score 0-10
    (5:40) S.Lindsey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-Q.Neujahr, Holder-B.Barker.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 1:50 · CIN 2 · Score 0-13
    (1:50) S.Lindsey 19 yard field goal 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.
  • Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2000-09-17?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 13-0 in Week 3, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:21) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q1 5:40, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 37.5% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -16.50 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 48.8% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.68 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-5.56 EPA): (3:20) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass intended for D.Griffin INTERCEPTED by A.Beasley at JAX 45. A.Beasley to CIN 16 for 39 yards (D.Griffin)..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W