Quick answer
- Winner
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Final score
- Jacksonville Jaguars 29–15 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Jacksonville Jaguars 14–12 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Brunell
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-12-15
Game summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 29–15 on 2002-12-15. M. Brunell posted a game-high +14.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 29 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars(9:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 85-K.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
(1:59) 5-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. {NOTE: B.Whittington (CIN #97) injured on the play, came off the field on own power}
(13:52) 8-M.Brunell pass to 83-P.Mitchell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 13:45.)
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
(9:08) 5-N.Rackers 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
(1:02) 3-J.Kitna up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-92-R.Meier, Defensive Offside, declined.
(9:24) 5-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
(4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-F.Taylor rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(9:57) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 9:15TD KLK. LockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 12
- Score
- 6-0
(9:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 85-K.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 9:08XP DBD. BoydPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:59FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- JAX 34
- Score
- 7-3
(1:59) 5-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. {NOTE: B.Whittington (CIN #97) injured on the play, came off the field on own power}
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 13:52TD PMP. MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 9
- Score
- 13-3
(13:52) 8-M.Brunell pass to 83-P.Mitchell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 13:45.)
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 13:45XP DBD. BoydPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-3
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:08FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- JAX 2
- Score
- 14-6
(9:08) 5-N.Rackers 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:02TD JKJ. KitnaPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 5
- Score
- 14-12
(1:02) 3-J.Kitna up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-92-R.Meier, Defensive Offside, declined.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:24FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- JAX 8
- Score
- 14-15
(9:24) 5-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 4:54TD Jonnu SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 26
- Score
- 20-15
(4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 4:48Safety FTF. TaylorPoints+2
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 22-15
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-F.Taylor rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 9:57TD SMS. MackPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 28-15
(9:57) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 9:52XP DBD. BoydPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 29-15
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +14.53 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2Jonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +10.45 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 3K. Lockett · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5P. Mitchell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 7F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8S. Mack · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 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
M. Brunell — JAX · Passing
M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+14.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
M. Brunell's top snap (+5.27 EPA): (4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 49 dropbacks · 44.9% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.17 total EPA
- M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +0.44 EPA/play · +14.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.196 | -0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.440 | -0.146 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.045 | -0.104 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.016 | -0.196 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 48.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -1.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +15.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — K. Lockett (M. Brunell pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — P. Mitchell (M. Brunell pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Kitna
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Jonnu Smith (M. Brunell pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Mack
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
- Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
- Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 85-K.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:08) — 5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 34 (Q1 1:59).
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q2 13:52) — (13:52) 8-M.Brunell pass to 83-P.Mitchell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 13:45.); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 13:45) — 5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 2 (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) 5-N.Rackers 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 3-J.Kitna up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-92-R.Meier, Defensive Offside, declined..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 8–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 8 (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) 5-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q3 4:54) — (4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q3 4:48) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-F.Taylor rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:52) — 5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 4:54) — (4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 3-J.Kitna up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-92-R.Meier, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) 28-C.Dillon right tackle to CIN 47 for 1 yard. PENALTY on JAX-58-W.Rainer, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 47.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass incomplete to 82-J.Smith.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) 3-J.Kitna pass to 81-R.Dugans to JAX 5 for 25 yards (29-J.Craft).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 4:54) — (4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 85-K.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CIN 44 for -7 yards (91-M.Coleman). FUMBLES (91-M.Coleman), RECOVERED by JAX-98-J.Henderson at CIN 44. 98-J.Henderson to CIN 44 for no gain (71-W.Anderson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) 28-C.Dillon right tackle to CIN 47 for 1 yard. PENALTY on JAX-58-W.Rainer, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 47.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 9:15 · CIN 12 · Score 6-0
(9:15) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 85-K.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 9:08 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 1:59 · JAX 34 · Score 7-3
(1:59) 5-N.Rackers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. {NOTE: B.Whittington (CIN #97) injured on the play, came off the field on own power} - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 13:52 · CIN 9 · Score 13-3
(13:52) 8-M.Brunell pass to 83-P.Mitchell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 13:45.) - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 13:45 · CIN 2 · Score 14-3
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 9:08 · JAX 2 · Score 14-6
(9:08) 5-N.Rackers 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:02 · JAX 5 · Score 14-12
(1:02) 3-J.Kitna up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-92-R.Meier, Defensive Offside, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 9:24 · JAX 8 · Score 14-15
(9:24) 5-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 4:54 · CIN 26 · Score 20-15
(4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q3 4:48 · CIN 2 · Score 22-15
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-F.Taylor rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 9:57 · CIN 3 · Score 28-15
(9:57) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 9:52 · CIN 2 · Score 29-15
5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-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.
- M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2002-12-15?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 29-15 in Week 15, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 9; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 8, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 29, Cincinnati Bengals 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — K. Lockett (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 9:15) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — P. Mitchell (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 13:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Kitna (Q2 1:02) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (M. Brunell pass) (Q3 4:54) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — S. Mack (Q4 9:57) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 1:59, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 9:08, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 9:24, 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?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 44.9% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.17 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 57.6% completion, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +14.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+5.27 EPA): (4:54) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-12 Now 1-13 L
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