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NFL · Week 17 · December 29, 2002 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2002 Week 17 Recap

Colts defeat Jaguars 20–13 in Week 17

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 13–20 Week 17 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 13 6–10
Final 13–20
Indianapolis Colts 20 10–6 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
13–20
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
D. Garrard
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
December 29, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • F.Taylor +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Mitchell +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Mack +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 20/29 · 154 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 3 REC · 29 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • E.James 4 REC · 33 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 20–13 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
D. Garrard
Biggest EPA play
(6:52) 32-E.James up the middle to JAX 30 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-53-T.Slau…
Game date
2002-12-29

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20–13 on 2002-12-29. Paul Manning posted a game-high +6.57 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars3730013
Indianapolis Colts010100020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 2:42FG
    DBD. Boyd

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 14
    Score
    3-0

    (2:42) 5-D.Boyd 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:15FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    3-3

    (11:15) 13-M.Vanderjagt 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 4:58TD
    FTF. Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 9
    Score
    9-3

    (4:58) 28-F.Taylor left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 4:53XP
    DBD. Boyd

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-3

    5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:21TD
    JMJ. Mungro

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    10-9

    (:21) 23-J.Mungro left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:18XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-10

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 13:59FG
    DBD. Boyd

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    13-10

    (13:59) 5-D.Boyd 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 5:50FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 9
    Score
    13-13

    (5:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:31TD
    MPM. Pollard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    13-19

    (2:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:26XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    13-20

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.57 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  4. 4P. Mitchell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Mack · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  6. 6E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  7. 7Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +1.17 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Paul Manning — IND · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+6.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+4.18 EPA): (2:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.41 EPA): E. James — (6:52) 32-E.James up the middle to JAX 30 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-53-T.Slaughter at JAX 28. 53-T.Slaughter to JAX 28 for no gain (80-J.Davenport). Play Challenged by IND and Upheld. (Ti

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) · 36 dropbacks · 36.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.17 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.004+0.072
Offensive success rate48.8%43.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.071+0.273
Rush EPA/play+0.060-0.208
Defensive EPA/play-0.072-0.004
Defensive success rate56.8%51.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 8 drives, +5.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +0.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor (Q2 4:58)
  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Mungro (Q2 0:21)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 2:31)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Boyd (Q1 2:42)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 11:15)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Boyd (Q4 13:59)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 5:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) 5-D.Boyd 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the JAX 2 (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) 13-M.Vanderjagt 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) 28-F.Taylor left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 4:53) — 5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 23-J.Mungro left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 0:18) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q4 13:59) — (13:59) 5-D.Boyd 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the JAX 9 (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 11 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 2:26) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.2% · EPA +4.18]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:52) — (6:52) 32-E.James up the middle to JAX 30 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-53-T.Slaughter at JAX 28. 53-T.Slaughter to JAX 28 for no gain (80-J.Davenport). Play Challenged by IND and Upheld. (Ti [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.41]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) 18-P.Manning scrambles right end pushed ob at JAX 33 for 8 yards (53-T.Slaughter). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.18]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 17-H.Smith punts 42 yards to JAX 27, Center-48-J.Snow. 81-B.Shaw to JAX 32 for 5 yards (48-J.Snow, 29-J.Jefferson). PENALTY on JAX-35-E.Joseph, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced at IN [WPA +11.3% · EPA +2.38]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard up the middle to JAX 22 for 1 yard (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-28-I.Bashir at JAX 23. 28-I.Bashir to JAX 23 for no gain (78-T.Fordham). Play C [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.81]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:52) — (6:52) 32-E.James up the middle to JAX 30 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-53-T.Slaughter at JAX 28. 53-T.Slaughter to JAX 28 for no gain (80-J.Davenport). Play Challenged by IND and Upheld. (Ti [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.41]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.2% · EPA +4.18]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard up the middle to JAX 22 for 1 yard (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-28-I.Bashir at JAX 23. 28-I.Bashir to JAX 23 for no gain (78-T.Fordham). Play C [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.81]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass to 82-J.Smith to IND 46 for 21 yards (40-B.Leigeb). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.88]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 2:42 · IND 14 · Score 3-0
    (2:42) 5-D.Boyd 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  2. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 11:15 · JAX 2 · Score 3-3
    (11:15) 13-M.Vanderjagt 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 4:58 · IND 9 · Score 9-3
    (4:58) 28-F.Taylor left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 4:53 · IND 2 · Score 10-3
    5-D.Boyd extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · JAX 1 · Score 10-9
    (:21) 23-J.Mungro left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · JAX 2 · Score 10-10
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 13:59 · IND 5 · Score 13-10
    (13:59) 5-D.Boyd 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  8. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 5:50 · JAX 9 · Score 13-13
    (5:50) 13-M.Vanderjagt 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · JAX 11 · Score 13-19
    (2:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · JAX 2 · Score 13-20
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts on 2002-12-29?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-13 in Week 17, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Indianapolis Colts 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (Q2 4:58) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Mungro (Q2 0:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:31) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — D. Boyd (Q1 2:42, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 11:15, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — D. Boyd (Q4 13:59, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 5:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 36.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.17 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 69.0% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.57 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+4.18 EPA): (2:31) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W