Game story
In Week 17 of the 2009 NFL season on 2010-01-03, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +4.06 total EPA, and +1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, Z. Miller (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (3:45) 9-D.Garrard pass deep left intended for 11-M.Sims-Walker INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wright at CLE 47. 24-E.Wright to JAX 34 for 19 yards (80-M.Thomas).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 Z. Miller · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +9.00 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 2 D. Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 3 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.06 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4 J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5 E. Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 6 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7 R. Royal · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8 R. Jennings · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
Z. Miller — JAX · Receiving
Z. Miller posted the highest total EPA (+9.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.81 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 86-Z.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — J. Cribbs
- Cleveland Browns — J. Harrison
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Z. Miller (D. Garrard pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Z. Miller (D. Garrard pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q1 56:00) — (11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 29 (Q1 47:23) — (2:23) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 14 (Q2 33:58); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 33:51) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 3 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) 4-P.Dawson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q3 19:08) — (4:08) 35-J.Harrison left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 19:03) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 86-Z.Miller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 10:30) — (Kick formation) 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 86-Z.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:00) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 33:45) — (3:45) 9-D.Garrard pass deep left intended for 11-M.Sims-Walker INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wright at CLE 47. 24-E.Wright to JAX 34 for 19 yards (80-M.Thomas).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 39:19) — (9:19) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Cox at JAX 17. 21-D.Cox to JAX 17 for no gain (11-M.Massaquoi).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:53) — (12:53) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right to 84-R.Royal to JAX 14 for 29 yards (42-G.Alexander).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 32-M.Jones-Drew left guard to JAX 48 for 17 yards (87-M.Furrey). JAX-32-M.Jones-Drew was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 40:08) — (10:08) 3-D.Anderson left guard to 50 for 1 yard (54-Q.Groves). PENALTY on JAX-96-T.Knighton, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at CLE 49 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 86-Z.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 33:45) — (3:45) 9-D.Garrard pass deep left intended for 11-M.Sims-Walker INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wright at CLE 47. 24-E.Wright to JAX 34 for 19 yards (80-M.Thomas).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 39:19) — (9:19) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Cox at JAX 17. 21-D.Cox to JAX 17 for no gain (11-M.Massaquoi).
Quarterback report card
D.Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.06 total EPA
- D.Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 11 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +0.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.003 | +0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.097 | +0.054 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.075 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.003 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 61.9% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +5.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +0.23 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns 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.
- Z. Miller (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Anderson (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 56:00 · JAX 10 · Score 0-3
(11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 47:23 · CLE 29 · Score 3-3
(2:23) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 33:58 · JAX 14 · Score 3-9
(3:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Cribbs right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. JAX-91-D.Harvey was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Direct sna - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 33:51 · JAX 2 · Score 3-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 31:46 · JAX 3 · Score 3-13
(1:46) 4-P.Dawson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 19:08 · JAX 6 · Score 3-19
(4:08) 35-J.Harrison left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 19:03 · JAX 2 · Score 3-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:35 · CLE 6 · Score 9-20
(10:35) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 86-Z.Miller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 10:30 · CLE 2 · Score 10-20
(Kick formation) 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:20 · JAX 15 · Score 10-23
(2:20) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · CLE 15 · Score 16-23
(:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 86-Z.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · CLE 2 · Score 17-23
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 in Week 17, 2009 on 2010-01-03.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Cleveland Browns 23 (JAX 17-23 CLE) in Week 17, 2009 on 2010-01-03.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Cleveland Browns 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cribbs (Q2 33:58) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Harrison (Q3 19:08) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — Z. Miller (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 10:35) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — Z. Miller (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 0:02) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 56:00, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q1 47:23, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 31:46, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 2:20, 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?
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 52.4% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.06 total passing EPA. D. Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 63.6% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +0.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns?
Z. Miller (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +9.00 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.81 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 86-Z.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.3%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cleveland Browns won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W
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