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NFL · Week 17 · January 2, 2005 · 9 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2004 Week 17 Recap

Jaguars defeat Raiders 13–6 in Week 17

E.Wilford led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 13–6 Week 17 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 13 9–7 Winner
Final 13–6
Las Vegas Raiders 6 5–11
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
13–6
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 3–6 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
K. Collins
FantasyHQ MVP
E.Wilford
Game date
January 2, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • E.Wilford 2 REC · 56 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Toefield 2 REC · 26 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Edwards
    Mike Edwards 1 REC · 15 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. 3 REC · 35 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dillon Gabriel
    Dillon Gabriel 2 REC · 30 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Jolley 2 REC · 34 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 13–6 in Week 17 of the 2004 NFL season on 2005-01-02, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-22.8% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 17 of the 2004 NFL season on 2005-01-02, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 13–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -17.13 total EPA.

On the individual side, E. Wilford (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-22.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (4:19) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Darius at JAX -3. 20-D.Darius pushed ob at JAX 34 for 37 yards (76-R.Gallery). PENALTY on LV-5-K.Collins, Chop Block, 15 yards, enf

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Jacksonville Jaguars03100013
Las Vegas Raiders330006

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  3. 3 L. Toefield · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
  4. 4 M. Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.90 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  6. 6 D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  7. 7 Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  8. 8 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.03 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 (+4.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.42 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.56 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (9:30) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 21 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-98-J.Henderson at LV 21. 98-J.Henderson to LV 21 for no gain (5-K.Collins).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Jones (Q3 18:44)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 54:31)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 40:18)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:05)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 22:12)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the JAX 17 (Q1 54:31) — (9:31) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q2 40:18) — (10:18) 10-J.Scobee 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q3 22:12) — (7:12) 10-J.Scobee 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 18:44) — (3:44) 33-G.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 18:41) — 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.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Darius at JAX -3. 20-D.Darius pushed ob at JAX 34 for 37 yards (76-R.Gallery). PENALTY on LV-5-K.Collins, Chop Block, 15 yards, enf [WPA -22.8% · EPA -4.62]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 24:30) — (9:30) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 21 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-98-J.Henderson at LV 21. 98-J.Henderson to LV 21 for no gain (5-K.Collins). [WPA -20.5% · EPA -5.56]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford to LV 6 for 46 yards (29-B.Williams). [WPA +18.0% · EPA +4.87]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter pushed ob at JAX 31 for 27 yards (30-D.Washington). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.21]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to JAX 2 for no gain (99-M.Stroud). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -1.81]

Impact plays

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 24:30) — (9:30) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 21 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-98-J.Henderson at LV 21. 98-J.Henderson to LV 21 for no gain (5-K.Collins). [WPA -20.5% · EPA -5.56]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford to LV 6 for 46 yards (29-B.Williams). [WPA +18.0% · EPA +4.87]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Darius at JAX -3. 20-D.Darius pushed ob at JAX 34 for 37 yards (76-R.Gallery). PENALTY on LV-5-K.Collins, Chop Block, 15 yards, enf [WPA -22.8% · EPA -4.62]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 28:00) — (13:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Johnson (25-D.Walker) at LV 42. 51-T.Johnson to 50 for 8 yards (74-Ma.Williams). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.60]

Quarterback report card

K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K.Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 43 dropbacks · 34.9% completion · -0.40 EPA/play · -17.13 total EPA
  • B.Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatJacksonville JaguarsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.106-0.212
Offensive success rate41.2%33.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.073-0.405
Rush EPA/play-0.269-0.114
Defensive EPA/play+0.212+0.106
Defensive success rate66.3%58.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -8.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -18.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Jacksonville Jaguars 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.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 54:31 · JAX 17 · Score 0-3
    (9:31) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 40:18 · LV 8 · Score 3-3
    (10:18) 10-J.Scobee 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · JAX 10 · Score 3-6
    (:05) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 22:12 · LV 4 · Score 6-6
    (7:12) 10-J.Scobee 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 18:44 · LV 1 · Score 12-6
    (3:44) 33-G.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 18:41 · LV 2 · Score 13-6
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13-6 in Week 17, 2004 on 2005-01-02.

What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Las Vegas Raiders 6 (JAX 13-6 LV) in Week 17, 2004 on 2005-01-02.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Las Vegas Raiders 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — G. Jones (Q3 18:44) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 54:31, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 40:18, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 22:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Las Vegas Raiders?

K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 34.9% completion, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -17.13 total passing EPA. B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 48.4% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.18 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Las Vegas Raiders?

E. Wilford (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +4.84 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.56 EPA): (9:30) 5-K.Collins sacked at LV 21 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-98-J.Henderson at LV 21. 98-J.Henderson to LV 21 for no gain (5-K.Collins).. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.8%.

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 13-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L