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NFL · Week 5 · October 10, 2004 · 11 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2004 Week 5 Recap

Chargers defeat Jaguars 34–21 in Week 5

D.Brees led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 21–34 Week 5 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 21 3–2
Final 21–34
Los Angeles Chargers 34 3–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
21–34
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 7–21 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
B. Leftwich
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Brees
Game date
October 10, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 8 REC · 113 YDS +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tru Edwards
    Tru Edwards 4 REC · 46 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Wilford 2 REC · 49 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • D.Brees 17/26 · 211 YDS · 2 TD +15.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 8 REC · 93 YDS · 2 TD +12.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Laken Tomlinson
    Laken Tomlinson 4 REC · 78 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34–21 in Week 5 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-10, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+11.3% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 5 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-10, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 34–21 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -0.13 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+11.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (7:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at JAX 19 for 54 yards (37-D.Grant).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars07014021
Los Angeles Chargers14767034

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +15.43 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  2. 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +12.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  4. 4 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  6. 6 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
  7. 7 C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  8. 8 F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

D. Brees — LAC · Passing

D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+15.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.56 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (7:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at JAX 19 for 54 yards (37-D.Grant).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q1 55:17)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (Q1 49:06)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q2 39:29)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q2 31:37)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — B. Leftwich (Q4 10:45)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — J. Chatman (Q4 10:02)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Hankton (B. Leftwich pass) (Q4 7:27)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 22:19)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 15:49)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 55:17) — (10:17) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 55:14) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 49:06) — (4:06) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 49:03) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 11 (Q2 39:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 39:23) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 31:37) — (1:37) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 31:33) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 3 (Q3 22:19) — (7:19) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q3 15:49) — (:49) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 7-B.Leftwich right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:42) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 41 (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) 24-J.Chatman right tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 9:54) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 85-C.Hankton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:21) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

Turning points

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at JAX 19 for 54 yards (37-D.Grant). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.56]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:42) — (11:42) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 85-A.Gates. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates pushed ob at JAX 1 for 26 yards (37-D.Grant). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.00]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 11-R.Williams to LAC 38 for 6 yards (53-S.Foley). FUMBLES (53-S.Foley), RECOVERED by LAC-53-S.Foley at LAC 37. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -4.23]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 57:58) — (12:58) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell to JAX 34 for 9 yards (27-R.Mathis). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +0.89]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 41:39) — (11:39) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 19-E.Wilford INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at LAC 39. 29-D.Florence to JAX 21 for 40 yards (7-B.Leftwich). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -4.48]

Impact plays

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at JAX 19 for 54 yards (37-D.Grant). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.56]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 41:39) — (11:39) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 19-E.Wilford INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at LAC 39. 29-D.Florence to JAX 21 for 40 yards (7-B.Leftwich). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -4.48]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 11-R.Williams to LAC 38 for 6 yards (53-S.Foley). FUMBLES (53-S.Foley), RECOVERED by LAC-53-S.Foley at LAC 37. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -4.23]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 16:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-J.Fletcher at JAX 13. 25-J.Fletcher to JAX 13 for no gain (83-T.Yoder). [WPA -1.3% · EPA -4.23]

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) · 60 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.13 total EPA
  • D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +0.59 EPA/play · +15.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatJacksonville JaguarsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.075+0.225
Offensive success rate56.2%50.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.034+0.495
Rush EPA/play+0.550-0.003
Defensive EPA/play-0.225-0.075
Defensive success rate50.0%43.8%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +7.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +17.56 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) 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. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 55:17 · JAX 1 · Score 0-6
    (10:17) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 55:14 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 49:06 · JAX 1 · Score 0-13
    (4:06) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 49:03 · JAX 2 · Score 0-14
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 39:29 · JAX 11 · Score 0-20
    (9:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 39:23 · JAX 2 · Score 0-21
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 31:37 · LAC 1 · Score 6-21
    (1:37) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 31:33 · LAC 2 · Score 7-21
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:19 · JAX 3 · Score 7-24
    (7:19) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 15:49 · JAX 10 · Score 7-27
    (:49) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:45 · LAC 2 · Score 13-27
    (10:45) 7-B.Leftwich right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 10:42 · LAC 2 · Score 14-27
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:02 · JAX 41 · Score 14-33
    (10:02) 24-J.Chatman right tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:54 · JAX 2 · Score 14-34
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  15. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 7:27 · LAC 7 · Score 20-34
    (7:27) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 85-C.Hankton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 7:21 · LAC 2 · Score 21-34
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-21 in Week 5, 2004 on 2004-10-10.

What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 21, Los Angeles Chargers 34 (JAX 21-34 LAC) in Week 5, 2004 on 2004-10-10.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 21, Los Angeles Chargers 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q1 55:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 49:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q2 39:29) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q2 31:37) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Leftwich (Q4 10:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Chatman (Q4 10:02) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Hankton (B. Leftwich pass) (Q4 7:27) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 22:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 15:49, 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 Chargers?

B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 60.0% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.13 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.4% completion, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +15.43 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +15.43 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.56 EPA): (7:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at JAX 19 for 54 yards (37-D.Grant).. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.3%.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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