Game story
In Week 1 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-07, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 24–23 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +12.64 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-49.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (:01) 6-S.Marler 55 yard field goal is BLOCKED (30-M.Minter), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +12.64 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 M. Hatchette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 3 J. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
- 4 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5 J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.56 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 J. Stokes · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7 R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 8 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Brunell — JAX · Passing
M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+12.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.13 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 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 — M. Edwards
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hatchette (M. Brunell pass)
- Carolina Panthers — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lewis (M. Brunell pass)
- Carolina Panthers — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 34:52); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 34:46) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 33 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 81-M.Hatchette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 30:00) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q3 23:56) — (8:56) 6-S.Marler 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q3 21:47) — (6:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 21:42) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the JAX 31 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the CAR 83 (Q4 13:03); Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 24 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 65 (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 6-S.Marler 55 yard field goal is BLOCKED (30-M.Minter), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Ayodele at JAX 34. 51-A.Ayodele to JAX 47 for 13 yards (86-K.Mangum).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 81-M.Hatchette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:30) — (12:30) 8-M.Brunell Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 37, RECOVERED by CAR-96-A.Wallace at JAX 31.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.64 total EPA
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +4.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.389 | -0.194 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.311 | -0.105 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 55.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.01, Carolina Panthers -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -2.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, +0.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers 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. Brunell (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) — Q2 34:52 · CAR 2 · Score 6-0
(4:52) 44-M.Edwards up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-90-J.Peppers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 34:46 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 30:08 · CAR 33 · Score 13-0
(:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 81-M.Hatchette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · CAR 2 · Score 14-0
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 23:56 · CAR 22 · Score 17-0
(8:56) 6-S.Marler 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 21:47 · JAX 13 · Score 17-6
(6:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 21:42 · JAX 2 · Score 17-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · JAX 31 · Score 17-10
(15:00) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 13:03 · CAR 83 · Score 17-12
(13:03) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 32-R.Smart, Center-88-J.Zelenka, recovered by JAX at JAX 0. [] tackled in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on JAX-2-C.Hanson, Ill - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · JAX 24 · Score 17-18
(6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:26 · CAR 65 · Score 23-18
(5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:22 · JAX 12 · Score 23-24
(:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-23 in Week 1, 2003 on 2003-09-07.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 23, Carolina Panthers 24 (JAX 23-24 CAR) in Week 1, 2003 on 2003-09-07.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Carolina Panthers 17; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 23, Carolina Panthers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Edwards (Q2 34:52) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Hatchette (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 30:08) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 21:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 6:15) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Lewis (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 5:26) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 0:22) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q3 23:56, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 71.9% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.64 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 48.0% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +4.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +12.64 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.13 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -49.6%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Carolina Panthers won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Now 0-1 L
Carolina Panthers
Now 1-0 W
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