Game story
In Week 6 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-12, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 24–17 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.
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -4.33 total EPA, and -6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (:37) 9-D.Garrard sacked at DEN 27 for -7 yards (90-K.Peterson). FUMBLES (90-K.Peterson), RECOVERED by DEN-92-E.Dumervil at DEN 27. 92-E.Dumervil to DEN 27 for no gain (79-T.Pashos).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +7.23 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 4 B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 5 M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.89 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 7 G. Estandia · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 8 D. Graham · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Garrard — JAX · Passing
D. Garrard posted the highest total EPA (+7.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.42 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (9:39) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall to JAX 7 for 9 yards (21-D.Florence). FUMBLES (21-D.Florence), RECOVERED by JAX-21-D.Florence at JAX 7. 21-D.Florence to JAX 25 for 18 yards (6-J.Cutler).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (J. Cutler pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lewis (D. Garrard pass)
- Denver Broncos — D. Graham (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Denver Broncos — M. Prater
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the JAX 11 (Q1 54:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 14-B.Stokley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 54:33) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the DEN 30 (Q1 49:00) — (4:00) 10-J.Scobee 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 33:03) — (3:03) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 32:58) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DEN 46 (Q3 28:56) — (13:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 28:47) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the JAX 21 (Q3 23:45) — (8:45) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q3 18:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 18:48) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the JAX 11 (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 9:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 9-D.Garrard sacked at DEN 27 for -7 yards (90-K.Peterson). FUMBLES (90-K.Peterson), RECOVERED by DEN-92-E.Dumervil at DEN 27. 92-E.Dumervil to DEN 27 for no gain (79-T.Pashos).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall to JAX 7 for 9 yards (21-D.Florence). FUMBLES (21-D.Florence), RECOVERED by JAX-21-D.Florence at JAX 7. 21-D.Florence to JAX 25 for 18 yards (6-J.Cut
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 28:56) — (13:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 51:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler scrambles up the middle to DEN 44 for 2 yards (97-R.Hayward). FUMBLES (97-R.Hayward), RECOVERED by JAX-27-R.Mathis at DEN 48. 27-R.Mathis to DEN 48 for no gain (74-R.Harris
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 51:56) — (6:56) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 28-F.Taylor to DEN 47 for 10 yards (58-N.Webster). FUMBLES (58-N.Webster), RECOVERED by DEN-55-D.Williams at DEN 42. 55-D.Williams to DEN 42 for no gain (33-G.Jo
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall to JAX 7 for 9 yards (21-D.Florence). FUMBLES (21-D.Florence), RECOVERED by JAX-21-D.Florence at JAX 7. 21-D.Florence to JAX 25 for 18 yards (6-J.Cut
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 28:56) — (13:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 51:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler scrambles up the middle to DEN 44 for 2 yards (97-R.Hayward). FUMBLES (97-R.Hayward), RECOVERED by JAX-27-R.Mathis at DEN 48. 27-R.Mathis to DEN 48 for no gain (74-R.Harris
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 9-D.Garrard sacked at DEN 27 for -7 yards (90-K.Peterson). FUMBLES (90-K.Peterson), RECOVERED by DEN-92-E.Dumervil at DEN 27. 92-E.Dumervil to DEN 27 for no gain (79-T.Pashos).
Quarterback report card
J.Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.33 total EPA
- D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.091 | -0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 48.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.185 | -0.101 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.028 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.091 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.3% | 48.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -2.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, +7.83 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.
- D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Cutler (DEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- D. Garrard (JAX) 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.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 54:41 · JAX 11 · Score 0-6
(9:41) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 14-B.Stokley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 54:33 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 49:00 · DEN 30 · Score 3-7
(4:00) 10-J.Scobee 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 33:03 · DEN 1 · Score 9-7
(3:03) 32-M.Jones-Drew left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 32:58 · DEN 2 · Score 10-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 28:56 · DEN 46 · Score 16-7
(13:56) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 28:47 · DEN 2 · Score 17-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 23:45 · JAX 21 · Score 17-10
(8:45) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 18:56 · DEN 30 · Score 23-10
(3:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 18:48 · DEN 2 · Score 24-10
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:25 · JAX 11 · Score 24-16
(9:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:19 · JAX 2 · Score 24-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Denver Broncos 24-17 in Week 6, 2008 on 2008-10-12.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Denver Broncos 17 (JAX 24-17 DEN) in Week 6, 2008 on 2008-10-12.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Denver Broncos 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 54:41) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q2 33:03) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q3 28:56) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 18:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Graham (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 9:25) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q1 49:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 23:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 48.8% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.33 total passing EPA. D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 64.1% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos?
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +7.23 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.42 EPA): (9:39) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall to JAX 7 for 9 yards (21-D.Florence). FUMBLES (21-D.Florence), RECOVERED by JAX-21-D.Florence at JAX 7. 21-D.Florence to JAX 25 f. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.6%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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