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NFL · Week 3 · September 30, 2001 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2001 Week 3 Recap

Browns defeat Jaguars 23–14 in Week 3

Te'Cory Couch led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 23–14 Week 3 finish.

Cleveland Browns 23 2–1 Winner
Final 23–14
Jacksonville Jaguars 14 2–1
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
23–14
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 20–0 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
Te'Cory Couch
Game date
September 30, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Te'Cory Couch
    Te'Cory Couch 24/39 · 239 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan White
    Jordan White 24 CAR · 64 YDS · 2 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 6 REC · 80 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Ji.Smith 9 REC · 88 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Parker Washington
    Parker Washington 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dre'Mont Jones
    Dre'Mont Jones 1 REC · 16 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 23–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 20–0 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Te'Cory Couch
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play
(9:47) 12-J.Quinn pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2001-09-30

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23–14 on 2001-09-30. Te'Cory Couch posted a game-high +5.75 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns3171210023
Jacksonville Jaguars0020014

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 11:19FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 18
    Score
    3-0

    (11:19) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 3:22TD
    Jordan White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 4
    Score
    9-0

    (3:22) 30-J.White left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 3:18XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-0

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:54TD
    Jordan White

    Points+7

    Yard line
    JAX 27
    Score
    10-0

    (:54) (Shotgun) 30-J.White up the middle to JAX 21 for 6 yards (97-R.Wynn).

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:16FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    13-0

    (:16) 4-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 9:47TD
    KMK. McCardell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 8
    Score
    19-0

    (9:47) 12-J.Quinn pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 9:43XP
    MHM. Hollis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    19-1

    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. JJ80 - Will Not Return

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 9:05TD
    Jordan White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 61
    Score
    25-1

    (9:05) CB 67 Shaken up on play 30-J.White left end to CLE 43 for 4 yards (53-T.Slaughter). FUMBLES (53-T.Slaughter), RECOVERED by JAX-21-A.Beasley at CLE 40. 21-A.Beasley for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 8:53XP
    MHM. Hollis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    25-2

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

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 5:18FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 13
    Score
    28-2

    (5:18) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:40TD
    DMD. McCutcheon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 69
    Score
    34-2

    (:40) 12-J.Quinn pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at JAX 32. 33-D.McCutcheon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:35XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    35-2

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.75 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  2. 2Jordan WhiteJordan White · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.61 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Dawson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  5. 5Josh JacksonJosh Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
  6. 6Ji. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  7. 7J. German · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Sellers · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Te'Cory Couch

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Te'Cory Couch — CLE · Passing

Te'Cory Couch posted the highest total EPA (+5.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.

Te'Cory Couch's top snap (-4.73 EPA): (12:53) 2-T.Couch FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 33, RECOVERED by JAX-94-L.Smith at JAX 36. 94-L.Smith to JAX 36 for no gain (2-T.Couch).

Biggest single play (-11.72 EPA): J. Quinn — (9:47) 12-J.Quinn pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Te'Cory Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.75 total EPA
  • J. Quinn (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -0.69 EPA/play · -23.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.047-0.441
Offensive success rate47.7%40.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.148-0.738
Rush EPA/play-0.113-0.080
Defensive EPA/play+0.441-0.047
Defensive success rate60.0%52.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.44), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.44 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, +4.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -35.30 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jordan WhiteCleveland Browns — Jordan White (Q2 3:22)
  • Cleveland Browns — K. McCardell (J. Quinn pass) (Q3 9:47)
  • Jordan WhiteCleveland Browns — Jordan White (Q3 9:05)
  • Cleveland Browns — D. McCutcheon (Q4 0:40)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 11:19)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 0:16)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 5:18)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 18 (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) 30-J.White left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 3:18) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 27 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 30-J.White up the middle to JAX 21 for 6 yards (97-R.Wynn).; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 4-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 12–2. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) 12-J.Quinn pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 9:43) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. JJ80 - Will Not Return; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 61 (Q3 9:05); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 8:53) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 13 (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 69 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 12-J.Quinn pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at JAX 32. 33-D.McCutcheon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:35) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) 12-J.Quinn pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -11.72]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:30) — (12:30) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 34-S.Mack INTERCEPTED by 99-O.Roye at JAX 15. 99-O.Roye to JAX 15 for no gain (64-A.Koch). JJ 8 Suffers blow to the head. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -4.82]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Battles at JAX -7. Touchback. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -4.01]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 29-J.Jackson to JAX 45 for 16 yards (95-P.Spicer). Ball caught on the CB 40. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.30]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 88-J.Dawson to 50 for 10 yards (25-F.Bryant). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) 12-J.Quinn pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -11.72]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 12-J.Quinn pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at JAX 32. 33-D.McCutcheon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -7.21]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:05) — (9:05) CB 67 Shaken up on play 30-J.White left end to CLE 43 for 4 yards (53-T.Slaughter). FUMBLES (53-T.Slaughter), RECOVERED by JAX-21-A.Beasley at CLE 40. 21-A.Beasley for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.0% · EPA +5.85]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:30) — (12:30) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 34-S.Mack INTERCEPTED by 99-O.Roye at JAX 15. 99-O.Roye to JAX 15 for no gain (64-A.Koch). JJ 8 Suffers blow to the head. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -4.82]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 11:19 · JAX 18 · Score 3-0
    (11:19) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  2. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 3:22 · JAX 4 · Score 9-0
    (3:22) 30-J.White left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · JAX 2 · Score 10-0
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  4. Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q2 0:54 · JAX 27 · Score 10-0
    (:54) (Shotgun) 30-J.White up the middle to JAX 21 for 6 yards (97-R.Wynn).
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · JAX 11 · Score 13-0
    (:16) 4-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:47 · CLE 8 · Score 19-0
    (9:47) 12-J.Quinn pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 9:43 · CLE 2 · Score 19-1
    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. JJ80 - Will Not Return
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:05 · JAX 61 · Score 25-1
    (9:05) CB 67 Shaken up on play 30-J.White left end to CLE 43 for 4 yards (53-T.Slaughter). FUMBLES (53-T.Slaughter), RECOVERED by JAX-21-A.Beasley at CLE 40. 21-A.Beasley for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 8:53 · CLE 2 · Score 25-2
    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  10. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 5:18 · JAX 13 · Score 28-2
    (5:18) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  11. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:40 · CLE 69 · Score 34-2
    (:40) 12-J.Quinn pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at JAX 32. 33-D.McCutcheon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · JAX 2 · Score 35-2
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2001-09-30?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-14 in Week 3, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q3: Cleveland Browns 12, Jacksonville Jaguars 2; Q4: Cleveland Browns 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. White (Q2 3:22) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. McCardell (J. Quinn pass) (Q3 9:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. White (Q3 9:05) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. McCutcheon (Q4 0:40) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 11:19, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 0:16, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 5:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 61.5% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.75 total passing EPA. J. Quinn (Jacksonville Jaguars), 44.1% completion, -0.69 EPA per dropback, -23.33 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-4.73 EPA): (12:53) 2-T.Couch FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 33, RECOVERED by JAX-94-L.Smith at JAX 36. 94-L.Smith to JAX 36 for no gain (2-T.Couch)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L