Quick answer
- Winner
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Final score
- Jacksonville Jaguars 15–10 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. McCardell
- Top passer
- M. Brunell
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.H…
- Game date
- 2001-12-16
Game summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cleveland Browns 15–10 on 2001-12-16. K. McCardell posted a game-high +5.74 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 2
A. King · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 3
K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 4
M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 5
Jordan White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 6

Josh Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 7

Parker Washington · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 8

Josh Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · -0.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.00 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 (+5.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
K. McCardell's top snap (+2.05 EPA): (4:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell to CLE 25 for 6 yards (33-D.McCutcheon).
Biggest single play (-10.92 EPA): M. Brunell — (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 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) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -10.19 total EPA
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.184 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.207 | -0.270 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.057 | -0.285 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.184 | +0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, -11.60 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -4.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — Jonnu Smith (M. Brunell pass)
Cleveland Browns — A. Henry
Field goals
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 9–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q1 6:17) — (6:17) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 1-M.Hollis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 2:28) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 1-M.Hollis 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 1-M.Hollis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan to JAX 9 for 3 yards (42-J.Boyd). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. 2-T.Couch pass incomplete to 81-Q.Morgan.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell sacked at JAX 14 for -9 yards (96-G.Spires). FUMBLES (96-G.Spires), touched at JAX 14, RECOVERED by CLE-93-M.Smith at JAX 13. 93-M.Smith to JAX 13 for no gain (78-T.Fordh
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 84-A.King to JAX 20 for 14 yards (42-J.Boyd, 27-D.Wheeler).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 88-J.Dawson INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Craft at CLE 44. 29-J.Craft to CLE 40 for 4 yards (30-J.White).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) 2-C.Hanson punts 45 yards to CLE 37, Center-83-J.Zelenka. 86-D.Northcutt to CLE 49 for 12 yards (50-J.Wesley). FUMBLES (50-J.Wesley), RECOVERED by JAX-52-E.Westmoreland at CLE 35. 52-E.Westmore
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell sacked at JAX 14 for -9 yards (96-G.Spires). FUMBLES (96-G.Spires), touched at JAX 14, RECOVERED by CLE-93-M.Smith at JAX 13. 93-M.Smith to JAX 13 for no gain (78-T.Fordh
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 88-J.Dawson INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Craft at CLE 44. 29-J.Craft to CLE 40 for 4 yards (30-J.White).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 6:17 · CLE 4 · Score 6-0
(6:17) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 3:42 · CLE 25 · Score 9-0
(3:42) 1-M.Hollis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 2:42 · CLE 6 · Score 9-6
(2:42) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 3. 37-A.Henry for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 2:28 · JAX 2 · Score 9-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 13:10 · CLE 27 · Score 12-7
(13:10) 1-M.Hollis 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 8:13 · JAX 11 · Score 12-10
(8:13) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 3:02 · CLE 19 · Score 15-10
(3:02) 1-M.Hollis 37 yard field goal 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 Cleveland Browns on 2001-12-16?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cleveland Browns 15-10 in Week 14, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 9, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 15, Cleveland Browns 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 6:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Henry (Q3 2:42) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Hollis (Q1 3:42, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Hollis (Q4 13:10, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 8:13, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Hollis (Q4 3:02, 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), 43.5% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -10.19 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 61.8% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
K. McCardell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.74 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.05 EPA): (4:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 87-K.McCardell to CLE 25 for 6 yards (33-D.McCutcheon)..
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 15-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L