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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2002 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2002 Week 13 Recap

Steelers defeat Jaguars 25–23 in Week 13

V.Haynes led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 25–23 Week 13 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 25 7–4 Winner
Final 25–23
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 5–7
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
25–23
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 22–4 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
K. Stewart
FantasyHQ MVP
V.Haynes
Game date
December 1, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • V.Haynes 1 CAR · 16 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Stewart 16/31 · 245 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Tuman 1 REC · 27 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • B.Shaw +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Taylor +0.2 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Mack 6 CAR · 14 YDS -1.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 25–23 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 22–4 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
V. Haynes
Top passer
K. Stewart
Biggest EPA play
(1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2002-12-01

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 25–23 on 2002-12-01. V. Haynes posted a game-high +3.78 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Pittsburgh Steelers1210318025
Jacksonville Jaguars1301023

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:47FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 7
    Score
    3-0

    (12:47) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 5:22FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    6-0

    (5:22) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:34TD
    FTF. Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    12-0

    (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 2:28XP
    RCR. Cunningham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    12-1

    7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:52TD
    KSK. Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 28
    Score
    18-1

    (12:52) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:43XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    19-1

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 4:35FG
    RCR. Cunningham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    19-4

    (4:35) 7-R.Cunningham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:46FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    22-4

    (1:46) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 11:18FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 28
    Score
    25-4

    (11:18) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:42FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    28-4

    (11:42) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:01TD
    KBK. Brady

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 42
    Score
    34-4

    (9:01) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 8:51XP
    RCR. Cunningham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    34-5

    7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:36FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 32
    Score
    37-5

    (4:36) 3-J.Reed 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 1:19TD
    Jonnu Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    43-5

    (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1V. Haynes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.78 EPA/play
  2. 2K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.21 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Shaw · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Tuman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  7. 7H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 20 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

V. Haynes — PIT · Rushing

V. Haynes posted the highest total EPA (+3.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +3.78 EPA per play.

V. Haynes's top snap (+3.78 EPA): (8:21) 34-V.Haynes left end to JAX 25 for 16 yards (58-W.Rainer, 91-M.Coleman).

Biggest single play (-12.00 EPA): M. Brunell — (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

K. Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.21 total EPA
  • M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.90 EPA/play · -27.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.173-0.521
Offensive success rate55.8%38.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.086-0.897
Rush EPA/play+0.071-0.723
Defensive EPA/play+0.521-0.173
Defensive success rate61.2%44.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.52), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.17 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.52 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -34.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +14.90 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — F. Taylor (Q1 2:34)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart (Q2 12:52)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 9:01)
  • Jonnu SmithPittsburgh Steelers — Jonnu Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 1:19)

Field goals

  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q1 12:47)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q1 5:22)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Cunningham (Q2 4:35)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 1:46)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 11:18)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 11:42)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 4:36)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 12–1. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 7 (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 2:28) — 7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 28 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 12:43) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q2 4:35) — (4:35) 7-R.Cunningham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 18–1. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 42 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 8:51) — 7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 32 (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 3-J.Reed 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.3% · EPA -11.94]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:24) — (14:24) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to JAX 10 for 54 yards (29-J.Craft, 32-M.McCree). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +4.06]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 32-M.McCree at JAX 20. 32-M.McCree to PIT 27 for 53 yards (87-M.Bruener). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -7.63]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 5:17) — 3-J.Reed kicks 69 yards from PIT 30 to JAX 1. 35-E.Joseph to PIT 46 for 53 yards (3-J.Reed). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.18]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward to JAX 39 for 12 yards (58-W.Rainer). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +1.59]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -12.00]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.3% · EPA -11.94]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 32-M.McCree at JAX 20. 32-M.McCree to PIT 27 for 53 yards (87-M.Bruener). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -7.63]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -7.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 12:47 · JAX 7 · Score 3-0
    (12:47) 3-J.Reed 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 5:22 · JAX 11 · Score 6-0
    (5:22) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 2:34 · PIT 18 · Score 12-0
    (2:34) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 2:28 · PIT 2 · Score 12-1
    7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:52 · JAX 28 · Score 18-1
    (12:52) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:43 · JAX 2 · Score 19-1
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 4:35 · PIT 5 · Score 19-4
    (4:35) 7-R.Cunningham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:46 · JAX 11 · Score 22-4
    (1:46) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 11:18 · JAX 28 · Score 25-4
    (11:18) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:42 · JAX 15 · Score 28-4
    (11:42) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · PIT 42 · Score 34-4
    (9:01) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 8:51 · PIT 2 · Score 34-5
    7-R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:36 · JAX 32 · Score 37-5
    (4:36) 3-J.Reed 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:19 · PIT 7 · Score 43-5
    (1:19) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2002-12-01?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 25-23 in Week 13, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 12, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 25, Jacksonville Jaguars 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — F. Taylor (Q1 2:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Stewart (Q2 12:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 9:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 1:19) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 12:47, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 5:22, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — R. Cunningham (Q2 4:35, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 1:46, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 11:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 11:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 4:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.6% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.21 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 38.7% completion, -0.90 EPA per dropback, -27.80 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

V. Haynes (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.78 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+3.78 EPA): (8:21) 34-V.Haynes left end to JAX 25 for 16 yards (58-W.Rainer, 91-M.Coleman)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 25-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

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