Game story
In Week 14 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-07, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 27–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +1.26 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Smith (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (11:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ragone pass to 25-T.Hollings to JAX 34 for 6 yards (98-J.Henderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Henderson), RECOVERED by JAX-35-D.Cooper at JAX 34. 35-D.Cooper to JAX 44 for 10 yards. Lateral
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 2 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +4.91 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3 L. Toefield · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.66 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4 T. Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 5 D. Ragone · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 K. Johnson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7 C. Hankton · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +1.26 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Smith — JAX · Receiving
J. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+6.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.93 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (5:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Smith (B. Leftwich pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor
- Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Toefield
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler
- Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 32 (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 50:24) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q2 33:29) — (3:29) 6-S.Marler 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 30:15) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) 22-L.Toefield up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 10:21) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 10 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 6-S.Marler 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Houston Texans (Q1 56:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ragone pass to 25-T.Hollings to JAX 34 for 6 yards (98-J.Henderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Henderson), RECOVERED by JAX-35-D.Cooper at JAX 34. 35-D.Cooper to JAX 44 for 10 yards. Lateral
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) 28-F.Taylor left tackle pushed ob at HOU 38 for 18 yards (38-D.Faggins).
- Houston Texans (Q1 59:13) — (14:13) 4-D.Ragone pass to 80-A.Johnson to JAX 38 for 11 yards (35-D.Cooper).
- Houston Texans (Q1 58:35) — (13:35) 25-T.Hollings up the middle to JAX 35 for 3 yards (99-M.Stroud). PENALTY on HOU-86-J.Gaffney, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at JAX 38 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 28-F.Taylor up the middle pushed ob at HOU 18 for 62 yards (42-M.Coleman).
- Houston Texans (Q1 56:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ragone pass to 25-T.Hollings to JAX 34 for 6 yards (98-J.Henderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Henderson), RECOVERED by JAX-35-D.Cooper at JAX 34. 35-D.Cooper to JAX 44 for 10 yards. Lateral
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-T.Edwards pushed ob at HOU 13 for 16 yards (24-E.Brown). Ball caught on JJ 25, reversed field.
Quarterback report card
B.Leftwich led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.26 total EPA
- D.Ragone (Houston Texans) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -0.59 EPA/play · -15.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.288 | +0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.438 | +0.035 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.513 | +0.099 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.288 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -20.76 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, +6.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Jacksonville Jaguars leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Smith (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 50:29 · HOU 32 · Score 0-6
(5:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 50:24 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 33:29 · HOU 17 · Score 0-10
(3:29) 6-S.Marler 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 30:20 · HOU 2 · Score 0-16
(:20) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 30:15 · HOU 2 · Score 0-17
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:25 · HOU 1 · Score 0-23
(10:25) 22-L.Toefield up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 10:21 · HOU 2 · Score 0-24
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · HOU 10 · Score 0-27
(2:00) 6-S.Marler 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 27-0 in Week 14, 2003 on 2003-12-07.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 27 (HOU 0-27 JAX) in Week 14, 2003 on 2003-12-07.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Final: Houston Texans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (B. Leftwich pass) (Q1 50:29) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (Q2 30:20) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Toefield (Q4 10:25) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q2 33:29, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.26 total passing EPA. D. Ragone (Houston Texans), 40.7% completion, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -15.99 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
J. Smith (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +6.94 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.93 EPA): (5:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.6%.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W
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