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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2005 · 10 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns: 2005 Week 13 Recap

Jaguars defeat Browns 20–14 in Week 13

C.Frye led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 20–14 Week 13 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 20 9–3 Winner
Final 20–14
Cleveland Browns 14 4–8
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
20–14
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 3–14 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
C. Frye
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Frye
Game date
December 4, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • D.Garrard 11/27 · 130 YDS · 2 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 3 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Wilford 3 REC · 36 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • C.Frye 13/29 · 215 YDS · 2 TD +11.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 5 REC · 86 YDS · 2 TD +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Bryant
    Austin Bryant 3 REC · 63 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Cleveland Browns 20–14 in Week 13 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-12-04, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+13.2% win probability) came in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-12-04, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 20–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +11.94 total EPA.

On the individual side, C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+13.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (2:36) 9-D.Garrard pass incomplete to 82-J.Smith. PENALTY on CLE-28-L.Bodden, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at JAX 24 - No Play.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Jacksonville Jaguars30170020
Cleveland Browns01400014

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 C. Frye · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +11.94 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.07 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  3. 3 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  4. 4 A. Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
  6. 6 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  7. 7 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.46 EPA/play
  8. 8 F. Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

C. Frye — CLE · Passing

C. Frye posted the highest total EPA (+11.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.29 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (10:50) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-97-R.Hayward, Defensive Offside, declined.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (C. Frye pass) (Q2 40:50)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (C. Frye pass) (Q2 30:50)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Wrighster (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 20:11)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Smith (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 16:19)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q1 49:17)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 25:17)

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 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q1 49:17) — (4:17) 10-J.Scobee 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 34 (Q2 40:50) — (10:50) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-97-R.Hayward, Defensive Offside, declined.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 40:41) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 17 (Q2 30:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 30:44) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 17–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q3 25:17) — (10:17) 10-J.Scobee 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q3 20:11) — (5:11) 9-D.Garrard pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 20:04); Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 9-D.Garrard pass to 82-J.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 16:11) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

Turning points

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

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 17:36) — (2:36) 9-D.Garrard pass incomplete to 82-J.Smith. PENALTY on CLE-28-L.Bodden, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at JAX 24 - No Play. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +3.85]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 40:50) — (10:50) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-97-R.Hayward, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.29]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 9-D.Garrard pass to 82-J.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +2.21]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass to 81-A.Bryant pushed ob at JAX 49 for 23 yards (25-K.Wright). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.92]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 36:53) — (6:53) 9-C.Frye pass to 86-D.Northcutt ran ob at JAX 34 for 45 yards (21-T.Cousin). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.46]

Impact plays

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

  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 40:50) — (10:50) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-97-R.Hayward, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.29]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 17:36) — (2:36) 9-D.Garrard pass incomplete to 82-J.Smith. PENALTY on CLE-28-L.Bodden, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at JAX 24 - No Play. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +3.85]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 36:53) — (6:53) 9-C.Frye pass to 86-D.Northcutt ran ob at JAX 34 for 45 yards (21-T.Cousin). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.46]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.02]

Quarterback report card

C.Frye led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C.Frye (Cleveland Browns) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +11.94 total EPA
  • D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +9.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatJacksonville JaguarsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.136+0.003
Offensive success rate44.6%38.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.336+0.412
Rush EPA/play-0.087-0.367
Defensive EPA/play-0.003-0.136
Defensive success rate61.5%55.4%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +0.26 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +10.06 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.
  • C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 49:17 · CLE 6 · Score 3-0
    (4:17) 10-J.Scobee 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  2. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 40:50 · JAX 34 · Score 3-6
    (10:50) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-97-R.Hayward, Defensive Offside, declined.
  3. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 40:41 · JAX 2 · Score 3-7
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
  4. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:50 · JAX 17 · Score 3-13
    (:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 30:44 · JAX 2 · Score 3-14
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 25:17 · CLE 11 · Score 6-14
    (10:17) 10-J.Scobee 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 20:11 · CLE 9 · Score 12-14
    (5:11) 9-D.Garrard pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 20:04 · CLE 2 · Score 13-14
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. PENALTY on JAX, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 16:19 · CLE 12 · Score 19-14
    (1:19) 9-D.Garrard pass to 82-J.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 16:11 · CLE 2 · Score 20-14
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cleveland Browns 20-14 in Week 13, 2005 on 2005-12-04.

What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Cleveland Browns 14 (JAX 20-14 CLE) in Week 13, 2005 on 2005-12-04.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cleveland Browns 14; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Cleveland Browns 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Edwards (C. Frye pass) (Q2 40:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Edwards (C. Frye pass) (Q2 30:50) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — G. Wrighster (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 20:11) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 16:19) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q1 49:17, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 25:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

C. Frye (Cleveland Browns), 44.8% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +11.94 total passing EPA. D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 40.7% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +9.07 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?

C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +11.94 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.29 EPA): (10:50) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-97-R.Hayward, Defensive Offside, declined.. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.2%.

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 20-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L