Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2005 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-27, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +3.17 total EPA.

On the individual side, J. Smith (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+15.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: 1-N.Rackers kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to JAX 9. 36-D.Wimbush for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-32-J.Jackson, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3. 3 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +3.17 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
8. 8 L. McCoy · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Garrard (Q1 48:10)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Wimbush (Q3 19:00)
• Arizona Cardinals — E. Edwards (K. Warner pass) (Q4 13:40)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Jones (Q4 4:27)
• Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q4 3:01)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 33:07)
• Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q3 19:05)

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 ARI 16 (Q1 48:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 47:45) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q2 33:07) — (3:07) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) 1-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 30 (Q3 19:00); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 18:43) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 13-K.Warner pass to 83-E.Edwards for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 13:34) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) 33-G.Jones up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 4:20) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-37-D.Grant, Illegal Contact, declined.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 2:56) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 19:00) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to JAX 9. 36-D.Wimbush for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-32-J.Jackson, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +6.87]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 13-K.Warner pass incomplete to 81-A.Boldin (35-D.Cooper). PENALTY on ARI-81-A.Boldin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.76]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 38:34) — (8:34) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 37-D.Grant at ARI 32. 37-D.Grant to ARI 32 for no gain (81-A.Boldin). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.72]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 21:35) — (6:35) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin to JAX 14 for 31 yards (37-D.Grant). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.39]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 19:36) — (4:36) 28-J.Arrington right tackle to JAX 9 for 1 yard (54-M.Peterson, 97-R.Hayward). PENALTY on ARI-81-A.Boldin, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 9. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -1.75]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 19:00) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to JAX 9. 36-D.Wimbush for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-32-J.Jackson, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +6.87]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 13-K.Warner pass incomplete to 81-A.Boldin (35-D.Cooper). PENALTY on ARI-81-A.Boldin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.76]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 24:56) — (9:56) 10-J.Scobee 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.73]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 38:34) — (8:34) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 37-D.Grant at ARI 32. 37-D.Grant to ARI 32 for no gain (81-A.Boldin). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.72]

Quarterback report card

K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 53 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.17 total EPA
• D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -2.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, +7.17 total EPA, 4 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• 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.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 48:10 · ARI 16 · Score 6-0
   (3:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 47:45 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 33:07 · ARI 12 · Score 10-0
   (3:07) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
4. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 19:05 · JAX 24 · Score 10-3
   (4:05) 1-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 19:00 · ARI 30 · Score 16-3
   1-N.Rackers kicks 61 yards from ARI 30 to JAX 9. 36-D.Wimbush for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-32-J.Jackson, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 18:43 · ARI 2 · Score 17-3
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
7. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 13:40 · JAX 1 · Score 17-9
   (13:40) 13-K.Warner pass to 83-E.Edwards for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 13:34 · JAX 2 · Score 17-10
   1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 4:27 · ARI 25 · Score 23-10
   (4:27) 33-G.Jones up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 4:20 · ARI 2 · Score 24-10
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
11. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:01 · JAX 5 · Score 24-16
    (3:01) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-37-D.Grant, Illegal Contact, declined.
12. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:56 · JAX 2 · Score 24-17
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.