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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2002 · 11 min read

New York Jets vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2002 Week 4 Recap

Jaguars defeat Jets 28–3 in Week 4

M.Brunell led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 3–28 Week 4 finish.

New York Jets 3 1–3
Final 3–28
Jacksonville Jaguars 28 2–1 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
3–28
Halftime
New York Jets 15–2 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
C. Pennington
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Brunell
Game date
September 29, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • L.Coles 8 REC · 97 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Pennington 21/36 · 277 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Jordan 3 REC · 42 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • M.Brunell 10/18 · 180 YDS +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Taylor +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Brady +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 28–3 New York Jets
Halftime
New York Jets 15–2 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Brunell
Top passer
C. Pennington
Biggest EPA play
(13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2002-09-29

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New York Jets 28–3 on 2002-09-29, overcoming New York Jets's 15–2 halftime lead. M. Brunell posted a game-high +9.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
New York Jets6912003
Jacksonville Jaguars1120028

Scoring Map

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

NYJNew York Jets
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 13:33TD
    SMS. Mack

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 1
    Score
    6-0

    (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 13:30XP
    HEH. Epstein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    6-1

    6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 7:50TD
    SMS. Mack

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 1
    Score
    12-1

    (7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 7:46XP
    HEH. Epstein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    12-2

    6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  5. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 5:59FG
    Justin Hall

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 28
    Score
    15-2

    (5:59) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 10:37TD
    SMS. Mack

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 8
    Score
    21-2

    (10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 10:31XP
    HEH. Epstein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    21-3

    6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  8. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 0:40TD
    FTF. Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 22
    Score
    27-3

    (:40) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 0:32XP
    HEH. Epstein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    27-4

    6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.03 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  2. 2F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Jordan · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Woodbury · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Mitchell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 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 (+9.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

M. Brunell's top snap (+4.96 EPA): (14:29) 8-M.Brunell pass to 28-F.Taylor to NYJ 1 for 72 yards (21-A.Beasley).

Biggest single play (-13.35 EPA): S. Mack — (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA
  • M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 18 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +9.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York JetsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.136-0.616
Offensive success rate42.5%48.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.094+0.431
Rush EPA/play-0.520-1.292
Defensive EPA/play+0.616+0.136
Defensive success rate51.4%57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.62), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Jets: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.62 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -43.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 10 drives, -10.85 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New York Jets — S. Mack (Q1 13:33)
  • New York Jets — S. Mack (Q2 7:50)
  • New York Jets — S. Mack (Q3 10:37)
  • New York Jets — F. Taylor (Q3 0:40)

Field goals

  • Justin HallNew York Jets — Justin Hall (Q2 5:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–1. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 13:30) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 9–1. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 7:46) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 12–2. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 10:31) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q3 0:40) — (:40) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 0:32) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 9-D.Garrard to JAX 18 for -1 yards. [WPA +100.0% · EPA -0.04]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -36.2% · EPA -13.35]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.0% · EPA -13.06]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.0% · EPA -12.32]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 14:29) — (14:29) 8-M.Brunell pass to 28-F.Taylor to NYJ 1 for 72 yards (21-A.Beasley). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.96]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -36.2% · EPA -13.35]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.0% · EPA -13.06]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.0% · EPA -12.32]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:40) — (:40) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -11.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 13:33 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-0
    (13:33) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 13:30 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-1
    6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 7:50 · NYJ 1 · Score 12-1
    (7:50) 34-S.Mack left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 7:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 12-2
    6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 5:59 · JAX 28 · Score 15-2
    (5:59) 9-J.Hall 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  6. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 10:37 · NYJ 8 · Score 21-2
    (10:37) 34-S.Mack right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 10:31 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-3
    6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  8. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 0:40 · NYJ 22 · Score 27-3
    (:40) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 0:32 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-4
    6-H.Epstein 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 New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2002-09-29?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New York Jets 28-3 in Week 4, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: New York Jets 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q2: New York Jets 9, Jacksonville Jaguars 1; Q3: New York Jets 12, Jacksonville Jaguars 2; Final: New York Jets 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

New York Jets touchdown — S. Mack (Q1 13:33) New York Jets touchdown — S. Mack (Q2 7:50) New York Jets touchdown — S. Mack (Q3 10:37) New York Jets touchdown — F. Taylor (Q3 0:40) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q2 5:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

C. Pennington (New York Jets), 58.3% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 55.6% completion, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +9.03 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+4.96 EPA): (14:29) 8-M.Brunell pass to 28-F.Taylor to NYJ 1 for 72 yards (21-A.Beasley)..

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W