Game story
In Week 8 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-30, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -4.74 total EPA.
On the individual side, E. Wilford (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (15:00) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 19-E.Wilford INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey to JAX 30 for 37 yards (67-V.Manuwai).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +14.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 2 K. Curtis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +9.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.07 EPA/play
- 3 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 4 A. Pearman · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.52 EPA/play
- 5 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +4.40 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.26 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7 D. Looker · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 8 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Wilford — JAX · Receiving
E. Wilford posted the highest total EPA (+14.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.42 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (11:05) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Chillar
- Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Curtis (J. Martin pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — E. Wilford (B. Leftwich pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones (B. Leftwich pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson (J. Martin pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 55 (Q1 57:56); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 57:47) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LA 71 (Q1 57:35) — (12:35) 28-F.Taylor left tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 57:24) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the JAX 83 (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 55:54) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LA 20 (Q2 32:24); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 32:16) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the JAX 23 (Q2 30:05).
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-M.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 20:07) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the JAX 19 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 11-J.Martin pass to 39-S.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 12:45) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 19-E.Wilford INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey to JAX 30 for 37 yards (67-V.Manuwai).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass incomplete to 18-M.Jones (32-R.Bartell).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:30) — (9:30) 10-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 21:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 34-A.Pearman up the middle to LA 17 for 45 yards (24-D.Groce).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 57:35) — (12:35) 28-F.Taylor left tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 57:56) — (12:56) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 58-D.Wahlroos, Center-88-J.Zelenka, RECOVERED by LA-54-B.Chillar at JAX 29. 54-B.Chillar for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 19-E.Wilford INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 33. 25-M.Furrey to JAX 30 for 37 yards (67-V.Manuwai).
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) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.74 total EPA
- J.Martin (Los Angeles Rams) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.122 | -0.127 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.116 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.261 | +0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.127 | +0.122 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 55.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars -0.12, Los Angeles Rams -0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -9.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -9.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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. Wilford (Jacksonville Jaguars) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 57:56 · LA 55 · Score 0-6
(12:56) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 58-D.Wahlroos, Center-88-J.Zelenka, RECOVERED by LA-54-B.Chillar at JAX 29. 54-B.Chillar for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 57:47 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 57:35 · LA 71 · Score 6-7
(12:35) 28-F.Taylor left tackle for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 57:24 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 56:05 · JAX 83 · Score 7-13
(11:05) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 55:54 · JAX 2 · Score 7-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 32:24 · LA 20 · Score 13-14
(2:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by LA at 02:16.) Pass was tipped by LA - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 32:16 · LA 2 · Score 14-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · JAX 23 · Score 14-17
(:05) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. Penalty on JAX-27-R.Mathis, Defensive Offside, declined. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 20:15 · LA 15 · Score 20-17
(5:15) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-M.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 20:07 · LA 2 · Score 21-17
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · JAX 19 · Score 21-23
(12:54) 11-J.Martin pass to 39-S.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 12:45 · JAX 2 · Score 21-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-21 in Week 8, 2005 on 2005-10-30.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 21, Los Angeles Rams 24 (JAX 21-24 LA) in Week 8, 2005 on 2005-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 21, Los Angeles Rams 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Chillar (Q1 57:56) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (Q1 57:35) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Curtis (J. Martin pass) (Q1 56:05) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — E. Wilford (B. Leftwich pass) (Q2 32:24) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 20:15) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (J. Martin pass) (Q4 12:54) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.4% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.74 total passing EPA. J. Martin (Los Angeles Rams), 50.0% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams?
E. Wilford (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +14.06 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.42 EPA): (11:05) 11-J.Martin pass to 83-K.Curtis for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.6%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Rams won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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