Game story
In Week 2 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-18, the Indianapolis Colts took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 10–3 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -6.62 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.87 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich sacked at IND 42 for -2 yards (90-M.Reagor).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q3 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 2 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3 E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4 B. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
- 5 R. Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Harrison — IND · Receiving
M. Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+4.87) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.00 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (:44) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Carthon
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q3 22:03) — (7:03) 10-J.Scobee 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 8:27) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the JAX 23 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich sacked at IND 42 for -2 yards (90-M.Reagor).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass incomplete to 82-J.Smith (21-B.Sanders, 25-N.Harper).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 38:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith to IND 36 for 21 yards (20-M.Doss).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 54:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Peterson at JAX 6. 54-M.Peterson to JAX 20 for 14 yards (71-R.Diem).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 45:44) — (:44) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 54:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Peterson at JAX 6. 54-M.Peterson to JAX 20 for 14 yards (71-R.Diem).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 19:39) — (4:39) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-B.Jones to JAX 44 for 41 yards (20-M.Doss, 21-B.Sanders).
Quarterback report card
B.Leftwich led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.62 total EPA
- P.Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 36.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.184 | -0.165 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.023 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.146 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.9% | 61.8% |
By the numbers
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -5.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -11.12 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts 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.
- M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) 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) — Q3 22:03 · IND 10 · Score 3-0
(7:03) 10-J.Scobee 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:33 · JAX 6 · Score 3-6
(8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:27 · JAX 2 · Score 3-7
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · JAX 23 · Score 3-10
(1:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 10-3 in Week 2, 2005 on 2005-09-18.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Indianapolis Colts 10 (JAX 3-10 IND) in Week 2, 2005 on 2005-09-18.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Indianapolis Colts 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Carthon (Q4 8:33) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 22:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:54, 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?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 44.4% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.62 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 46.4% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.61 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?
M. Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +4.87 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.00 EPA): (:44) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.8%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 10-3 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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