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NFL · Week 13 · December 9, 2001 · 10 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2001 Week 13 Recap

Jaguars defeat Bengals 14–10 in Week 13

K.McCardell led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 14–10 Week 13 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 14 4–8 Winner
Final 14–10
Cincinnati Bengals 10 4–8
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
14–10
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
Top passer
M. Brunell
FantasyHQ MVP
K.McCardell
Game date
December 9, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • K.McCardell 8 REC · 92 YDS · 1 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 9 REC · 119 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Brunell 23/43 · 216 YDS · 2 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 4 REC · 47 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Delontae Scott
    Delontae Scott 4 REC · 36 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Dugans 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 14–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. McCardell
Top passer
M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play
(:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell to CIN 18 for 29 yards (42-C.Carter).
Game date
2001-12-09

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 14–10 on 2001-12-09. K. McCardell posted a game-high +10.11 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars7007014
Cincinnati Bengals0730010

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 1:59TD
    Jonnu Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 17
    Score
    6-0

    (1:59) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 1:51XP
    MHM. Hollis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-0

    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:15TD
    CDC. Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 9
    Score
    7-6

    (1:15) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:09XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-7

    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:46FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 29
    Score
    7-10

    (5:46) 5-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 14:32TD
    KMK. McCardell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 11
    Score
    13-10

    (14:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 14:27XP
    MHM. Hollis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    14-10

    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +10.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  2. 2Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +6.28 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  5. 5Delontae ScottDelontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  7. 7E. Joseph · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · -0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.04 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

K. McCardell — JAX · Receiving

K. McCardell posted the highest total EPA (+10.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.

K. McCardell's top snap (+3.83 EPA): (:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell to CIN 18 for 29 yards (42-C.Carter).

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) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.28 total EPA
  • J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -6.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.046-0.126
Offensive success rate38.1%43.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.146-0.197
Rush EPA/play-0.399-0.239
Defensive EPA/play+0.126+0.046
Defensive success rate56.6%61.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -9.56 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -3.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jonnu SmithJacksonville Jaguars — Jonnu Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 1:59)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (Q2 1:15)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — K. McCardell (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 14:32)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers (Q3 5:46)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 17 (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 1:51) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 9 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 1:09) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 29 (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) 5-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:27) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell to CIN 18 for 29 yards (42-C.Carter). [WPA +19.4% · EPA +3.83]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 1-M.Hollis 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -2.00]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 28-C.Dillon right tackle to JAX 43 for 2 yards (97-R.Wynn). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +1.87]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady to JAX 49 for 11 yards (23-R.Bean). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +0.75]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell to CIN 18 for 29 yards (42-C.Carter). [WPA +19.4% · EPA +3.83]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.20]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.02]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.62]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 1:59 · CIN 17 · Score 6-0
    (1:59) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 1:51 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · JAX 9 · Score 7-6
    (1:15) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:09 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 5:46 · JAX 29 · Score 7-10
    (5:46) 5-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 14:32 · CIN 11 · Score 13-10
    (14:32) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 14:27 · CIN 2 · Score 14-10
    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • K. McCardell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2001-12-09?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 14-10 in Week 13, 2001.

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

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Cincinnati Bengals 10.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 1:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 1:15) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — K. McCardell (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 14:32) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 5:46, 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), 53.5% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.28 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.5% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -6.51 total passing EPA.

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

K. McCardell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.83 EPA): (:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell to CIN 18 for 29 yards (42-C.Carter)..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 14-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L