Game story
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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Frye · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +11.94 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.07 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 4 A. Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 5 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 6 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 7 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.46 EPA/play
- 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)
- Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (C. Frye pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Wrighster (D. Garrard pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Smith (D. Garrard pass)
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
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.
- 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.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 9-D.Garrard pass to 82-J.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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).
- 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).
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass to 17-B.Edwards for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 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 rate | 61.5% | 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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