Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2006 Week 17 Recap

Game story

In Week 17 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-12-31, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 35–30 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -1.72 total EPA.

On the individual side, E. Kennison (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-14.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (9:22) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 49-B.Pollard, Center-88-J.Zelenka, RECOVERED by KC-49-B.Pollard at JAX 0. TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +12.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
2. 2 Q. Gray · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.26 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
5. 5 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.20 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Huard · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +2.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
8. 8 L. Johnson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Kansas City Chiefs — C. Hanson (Q1 54:22)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 44:16)
• Kansas City Chiefs — L. Johnson (Q2 37:12)
• Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q2 31:59)
• Kansas City Chiefs — L. Johnson (Q3 27:12)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — Q. Gray (Q3 24:39)
• Kansas City Chiefs — L. Johnson (Q3 22:09)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — Q. Gray (Q3 18:09)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 5:04)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 40:11)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 67 (Q1 54:22) — (9:22) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 49-B.Pollard, Center-88-J.Zelenka, RECOVERED by KC-49-B.Pollard at JAX 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 54:10) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–10. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the KC 26 (Q2 44:16) — (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 28-F.Taylor for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 44:06) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q2 40:11) — (10:11) 10-J.Scobee 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 37:12) — (7:12) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 37:09) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 35 (Q2 31:59) — (1:59) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 31:52) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q3 27:12) — (12:12) 27-L.Johnson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 27:08) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q3 24:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 5-Q.Gray left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 24:31) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q3 22:09) — (7:09) 27-L.Johnson left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 22:04) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q3 18:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 5-Q.Gray scrambles right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 18:00) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 54:22) — (9:22) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 49-B.Pollard, Center-88-J.Zelenka, RECOVERED by KC-49-B.Pollard at JAX 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -5.70]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 44:16) — (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 28-F.Taylor for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.20]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 27:19) — (12:19) 9-D.Garrard pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at JAX 18. 24-T.Law to JAX 2 for 16 yards (11-R.Williams). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -6.24]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 37:12) — (7:12) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.98]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 16:48) — (1:48) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Smith [98-J.Henderson] at 50. 52-D.Smith to KC 46 for 4 yards (88-T.Gonzalez). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.41]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 27:19) — (12:19) 9-D.Garrard pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at JAX 18. 24-T.Law to JAX 2 for 16 yards (11-R.Williams). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -6.24]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 54:22) — (9:22) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 49-B.Pollard, Center-88-J.Zelenka, RECOVERED by KC-49-B.Pollard at JAX 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -5.70]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 10-T.Green sacked at JAX 49 for -10 yards (93-B.McCray). FUMBLES (93-B.McCray), RECOVERED by JAX-92-R.Meier at JAX 49. 92-R.Meier to JAX 49 for no gain (10-T.Green). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -4.42]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 31:59) — (1:59) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +4.14]

Quarterback report card

T.Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.72 total EPA
• Q.Gray (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +9.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.02, Kansas City Chiefs +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, +2.04 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +4.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Kansas City Chiefs 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.
• E. Kennison (Kansas City Chiefs) 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.

1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 54:22 · KC 67 · Score 0-6
   (9:22) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 49-B.Pollard, Center-88-J.Zelenka, RECOVERED by KC-49-B.Pollard at JAX 0. TOUCHDOWN.
2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 54:10 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
   1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 44:16 · KC 26 · Score 6-7
   (14:16) 9-D.Garrard pass to 28-F.Taylor for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 44:06 · KC 2 · Score 7-7
   10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 40:11 · KC 15 · Score 10-7
   (10:11) 10-J.Scobee 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 37:12 · JAX 1 · Score 10-13
   (7:12) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 37:09 · JAX 2 · Score 10-14
   1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 31:59 · JAX 35 · Score 10-20
   (1:59) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 31:52 · JAX 2 · Score 10-21
   1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 27:12 · JAX 2 · Score 10-27
    (12:12) 27-L.Johnson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 27:08 · JAX 2 · Score 10-28
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 24:39 · KC 9 · Score 16-28
    (9:39) (Shotgun) 5-Q.Gray left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 24:31 · KC 2 · Score 17-28
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
14. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 22:09 · JAX 12 · Score 17-34
    (7:09) 27-L.Johnson left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 22:04 · JAX 2 · Score 17-35
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 18:09 · KC 17 · Score 23-35
    (3:09) (Shotgun) 5-Q.Gray scrambles right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 18:00 · KC 2 · Score 24-35
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
18. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:04 · KC 5 · Score 30-35
    (5:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.