Game story
In Week 17 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-28, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 21–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -0.19 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (:32) 7-B.Leftwich pass incomplete to 87-G.Wrighster.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.66 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 3 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +5.10 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4 B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
- 5 T. Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 6 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7 L. Toefield · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 8 B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Vick — ATL · Passing
M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+8.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.75 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Conduct called on ATL #65 K.Forney; will be assessed on ensuing kickoff. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Edwards (B. Leftwich pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — P. Price (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Griffith (M. Vick pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Toefield
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q1 53:46) — (8:46) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-98-J.Henderson, Encroachment, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 53:41); Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-T.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 48:41) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q1 45:34) — (:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 45:23) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 30:07) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 30 (Q3 30:00) — 6-S.Marler kicks 64 yards from JAX 30 to ATL 6. 20-A.Rossum to ATL 24 for 18 yards (41-N.Sorensen).; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q3 18:04) — (3:04) 22-L.Toefield right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 17:59) — 6-S.Marler extra point 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.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 7-B.Leftwich pass incomplete to 87-G.Wrighster.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 45:34) — (:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 6-S.Marler 30 yard field goal is BLOCKED (21-J.Bolden), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Ayodele at JAX 36. 51-A.Ayodele ran ob at JAX 38 for 2 yards.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich right end pushed ob at ATL 22 for 18 yards (23-K.Mathis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 53:41) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Conduct called on ATL #65 K.Forney; will be assessed on ensuing kickoff. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Unsportsmanli
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Ayodele at JAX 36. 51-A.Ayodele ran ob at JAX 38 for 2 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 45:34) — (:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 6-S.Marler 30 yard field goal is BLOCKED (21-J.Bolden), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.
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) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.19 total EPA
- M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +8.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.019 | +0.019 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.096 | +0.350 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.003 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 55.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.02, Atlanta Falcons +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +1.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +1.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons 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.
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) 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.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 53:46 · JAX 2 · Score 0-6
(8:46) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-98-J.Henderson, Encroachment, declined. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 53:41 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Conduct called on ATL #65 K.Forney; will be assessed on ensuing kickoff. P - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 48:46 · ATL 15 · Score 6-7
(3:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-T.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 48:41 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 45:34 · JAX 44 · Score 7-13
(:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 45:23 · JAX 2 · Score 7-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · JAX 1 · Score 7-20
(:11) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 30:07 · JAX 2 · Score 7-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q3 30:00 · JAX 30 · Score 7-21
6-S.Marler kicks 64 yards from JAX 30 to ATL 6. 20-A.Rossum to ATL 24 for 18 yards (41-N.Sorensen). - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 18:04 · ATL 4 · Score 13-21
(3:04) 22-L.Toefield right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 17:59 · ATL 2 · Score 14-21
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-14 in Week 17, 2003 on 2003-12-28.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Atlanta Falcons 21 (JAX 14-21 ATL) in Week 17, 2003 on 2003-12-28.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Atlanta Falcons 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 53:46) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Edwards (B. Leftwich pass) (Q1 48:46) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — P. Price (M. Vick pass) (Q1 45:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q2 30:11) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Toefield (Q3 18:04) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 57.6% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 48.0% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +8.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +8.66 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.75 EPA): 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Conduct called on ATL #65 K.Forney; will be assessed on ensuing kickoff. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.F. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.7%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 21-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W
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