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NFL · Week 8 · November 4, 2001 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans: 2001 Week 8 Recap

Titans defeat Jaguars 28–24 in Week 8

S.McNair led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 24–28 Week 8 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 24 2–5
Final 24–28
Tennessee Titans 28 3–4 Winner
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
24–28
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 17–7 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
M. Brunell
FantasyHQ MVP
S.McNair
Game date
November 4, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • M.Brunell 21/40 · 239 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • K.McCardell 5 REC · 64 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ji.Smith 7 REC · 120 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • S.McNair 5 CAR · 24 YDS · 2 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenny Dyson
    Kenny Dyson 4 REC · 62 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Wycheck 6 REC · 43 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 28–24 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 17–7 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. McNair
Top passer
M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play
(6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2001-11-04

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28–24 on 2001-11-04, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 17–7 halftime lead. S. McNair posted a game-high +9.08 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars01707024
Tennessee Titans70714028

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 6:22TD
    Kenny Dyson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 20
    Score
    0-6

    (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 6:15XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-7

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 14:14TD
    SMS. Mack

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 1
    Score
    6-7

    (14:14) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 14:12XP
    MHM. Hollis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 7:44TD
    KBK. Brady

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 3
    Score
    13-7

    (7:44) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 7:40XP
    MHM. Hollis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    14-7

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

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:04FG
    MHM. Hollis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 20
    Score
    17-7

    (:04) 1-M.Hollis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 7:03TD
    SMS. McNair

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 5
    Score
    17-13

    (7:03) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 6:59XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    17-14

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 14:11TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 5
    Score
    17-20

    (14:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 14:07XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    17-21

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 3:08TD
    Foster Moreau

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 4
    Score
    23-21

    (3:08) 22-F.Moreau up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 3:05XP
    MHM. Hollis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    24-21

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

  14. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 0:44TD
    SMS. McNair

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    24-27

    (:44) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.

  15. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 0:44XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    24-28

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +9.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  2. 2S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +7.44 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +5.73 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  4. 4Kenny DysonKenny Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  5. 5K. McCardell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  6. 6Ji. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  8. 8Seth DawkinsSeth Dawkins · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 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

S. McNair — TEN · Rushing

S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+9.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.

S. McNair's top snap (+3.51 EPA): (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 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) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.73 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.188+0.176
Offensive success rate58.7%54.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.167+0.260
Rush EPA/play+0.061+0.108
Defensive EPA/play-0.176-0.188
Defensive success rate45.6%41.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.19, Tennessee Titans +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +14.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +15.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kenny DysonTennessee Titans — Kenny Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q1 6:22)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Mack (Q2 14:14)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 7:44)
  • Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q3 7:03)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 14:11)
  • Foster MoreauJacksonville Jaguars — Foster Moreau (Q4 3:08)
  • Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q4 0:44)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hollis (Q2 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 20 (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 6:15) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 14:12) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q2 7:44) — (7:44) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 7:40) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 1-M.Hollis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 6:59) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:07) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) 22-F.Moreau up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:05) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:44) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-S.Dawkins pushed ob at TEN 14 for 28 yards (30-D.Mitchell). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +1.96]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +0.99]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-Ji.Smith to TEN 26 for 18 yards (30-D.Mitchell). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +2.51]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason pushed ob at JAX 26 for 14 yards (55-D.Clark). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +1.60]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to JAX 46 for 7 yards (56-H.Nickerson). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +1.04]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.51]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.93]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Rolle at 50. 21-S.Rolle to 50 for no gain (87-K.McCardell). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -2.84]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-Ji.Smith to TEN 26 for 18 yards (30-D.Mitchell). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +2.51]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 6:22 · JAX 20 · Score 0-6
    (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 6:15 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 14:14 · TEN 1 · Score 6-7
    (14:14) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 7:44 · TEN 3 · Score 13-7
    (7:44) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 7:40 · TEN 2 · Score 14-7
    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · TEN 20 · Score 17-7
    (:04) 1-M.Hollis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 7:03 · JAX 5 · Score 17-13
    (7:03) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 6:59 · JAX 2 · Score 17-14
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  10. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 14:11 · JAX 5 · Score 17-20
    (14:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 14:07 · JAX 2 · Score 17-21
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 3:08 · TEN 4 · Score 23-21
    (3:08) 22-F.Moreau up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 3:05 · TEN 2 · Score 24-21
    1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-83-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  14. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 0:44 · JAX 1 · Score 24-27
    (:44) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
  15. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 0:44 · JAX 2 · Score 24-28
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

Key takeaways

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

  • Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans on 2001-11-04?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-24 in Week 8, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Tennessee Titans 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q1 6:22) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — S. Mack (Q2 14:14) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 7:44) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q3 7:03) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 14:11) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Moreau (Q4 3:08) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q4 0:44) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Hollis (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 52.5% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.73 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 69.2% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.44 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.08 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.51 EPA): (6:22) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Tennessee Titans won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

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