Game story
In Week 8 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-26, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +12.61 total EPA, and +3.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.61 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+29.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (6:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 12-S.Steptoe to JAX 1 for 53 yards (25-R.Nelson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +12.61 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +11.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3 D. Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +10.98 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4 S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.12 EPA/play
- 5 S. Steptoe · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.18 EPA/play
- 6 D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 8 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Garrard — JAX · Passing
D. Garrard posted the highest total EPA (+12.61) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.01 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (8:52) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 82-S.Heiden to JAX 2 for 51 yards (29-B.Williams).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — D. Stallworth (D. Anderson pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Williams (D. Garrard pass)
- Cleveland Browns — J. Lewis
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones (D. Garrard pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 18-D.Stallworth for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 47:08) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 40:34) — (10:34) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 40:28) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q2 37:26) — (7:26) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 37:20) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 14 (Q2 32:13) — (2:13) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 25:27) — (10:27) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 18-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 25:27) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 2 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 12-S.Steptoe to JAX 1 for 53 yards (25-R.Nelson).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:35) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 30 to JAX 4. 38-B.Witherspoon to JAX 23 for 19 yards (58-B.Bell). FUMBLES (58-B.Bell), RECOVERED by CLE-16-J.Cribbs at JAX 25. 16-J.Cribbs to JAX 25 for no gain (51-
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:52) — (8:52) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 82-S.Heiden to JAX 2 for 51 yards (29-B.Williams).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 10-J.Scobee 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by CLE-92-S.Rogers at CLE 41. 92-S.Rogers to CLE 41 for no gain (3-A.Podlesh).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 9-D.Garrard pass incomplete deep left to 18-M.Jones.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:52) — (8:52) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 82-S.Heiden to JAX 2 for 51 yards (29-B.Williams).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 12-S.Steptoe to JAX 1 for 53 yards (25-R.Nelson).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:35) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 30 to JAX 4. 38-B.Witherspoon to JAX 23 for 19 yards (58-B.Bell). FUMBLES (58-B.Bell), RECOVERED by CLE-16-J.Cribbs at JAX 25. 16-J.Cribbs to JAX 25 for no gain (51-
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 10-J.Scobee 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by CLE-92-S.Rogers at CLE 41. 92-S.Rogers to CLE 41 for no gain (3-A.Podlesh).
Quarterback report card
D.Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +12.61 total EPA
- D.Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +10.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.133 | +0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.366 | +0.252 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.283 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.003 | -0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 54.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +9.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +0.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Garrard (JAX) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 47:13 · JAX 3 · Score 6-0
(2:13) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 18-D.Stallworth for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 47:08 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 40:34 · CLE 5 · Score 7-6
(10:34) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 40:28 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 37:26 · JAX 2 · Score 13-7
(7:26) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 37:20 · JAX 2 · Score 14-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 32:13 · JAX 14 · Score 17-7
(2:13) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 25:27 · CLE 8 · Score 17-13
(10:27) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 18-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 25:27 · CLE 2 · Score 17-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 8:53 · CLE 35 · Score 17-17
(8:53) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 4:39 · JAX 2 · Score 20-17
(4:39) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 4:11 · JAX 25 · Score 23-17
(4:11) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 in Week 8, 2008 on 2008-10-26.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 17 (CLE 23-17 JAX) in Week 8, 2008 on 2008-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Stallworth (D. Anderson pass) (Q1 47:13) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 40:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Lewis (Q2 37:26) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 25:27) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 32:13, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 8:53, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 4:39, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 4:11, 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?
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +12.61 total passing EPA. D. Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 46.7% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +10.98 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +12.61 on passing plays. across 50 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.01 EPA): (8:52) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 82-S.Heiden to JAX 2 for 51 yards (29-B.Williams).. The biggest win-probability swing was +29.9%.
Was Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cleveland Browns won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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