Game story
In Week 18 of the 2005 NFL season on 2006-01-07, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 28–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -8.14 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Watson (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.62 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (9:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to JAX 30 for 20 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +11.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
- 2 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 3 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.35 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 5 D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 6 R. Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.12 EPA/play
- 8 K. Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Watson — NE · Receiving
B. Watson posted the highest total EPA (+11.62) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New England Patriots's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.92 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 27. 22-A.Samuel for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest INT return in Patriots playoff history (87-yard return by Harrison in 2
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — T. Brown (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Watson (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — A. Samuel
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 11 (Q2 42:14) — (12:14) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 42:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NE 18 (Q2 31:08) — (1:08) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. ball scraped the inside of the right upright.
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q3 22:17); New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 22:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 63 (Q3 18:19); New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 18:03) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 32 (Q4 15:00); New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New England Patriots (Q1 54:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to JAX 30 for 20 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 34-A.Pearman left end to NE 40 for 4 yards (26-E.Wilson). FUMBLES (26-E.Wilson), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at NE 40. 93-R.Seymour to NE 40 for no gain (74-M.Williams).
- New England Patriots (Q3 18:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest pass play in Patriots postseason history (previous record was a 60-yard pass Brady-Branch in 2004 AFC Championship Game
- New England Patriots (Q2 42:14) — (12:14) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 47:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at JAX 30 for -3 yards (54-M.Peterson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 27. 22-A.Samuel for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest INT return in Patriots playoff history (87-yard ret
- New England Patriots (Q3 18:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest pass play in Patriots postseason history (previous record was a 60-yard pass Brady-Branch in 2004 AFC Championship Game
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass to 18-M.Jones to NE 23 for 41 yards (26-E.Wilson, 50-M.Vrabel).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 34-A.Pearman left end to NE 40 for 4 yards (26-E.Wilson). FUMBLES (26-E.Wilson), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at NE 40. 93-R.Seymour to NE 40 for no gain (74-M.Williams).
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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA
- T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.256 | +0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 40.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.189 | +0.210 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.681 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.043 | +0.256 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.2% | 61.0% |
By the numbers
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -21.03 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +3.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Watson (New England Patriots) 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.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 42:14 · JAX 11 · Score 0-6
(12:14) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 42:08 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 31:08 · NE 18 · Score 3-7
(1:08) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. ball scraped the inside of the right upright - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 22:17 · JAX 3 · Score 3-13
(7:17) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TD reception in 6 straight playoff games for 87-Givens. 2nd in NFL history (Stallworth-8) - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 22:13 · JAX 2 · Score 3-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 18:19 · JAX 63 · Score 3-20
(3:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest pass play in Patriots postseason history (previous record was a 60-yard pass Br - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 18:03 · JAX 2 · Score 3-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NE 32 · Score 3-27
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 27. 22-A.Samuel for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest INT return - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:46 · JAX 2 · Score 3-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?
The New England Patriots beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-3 in Week 18, 2005 on 2006-01-07.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New England Patriots 28 (JAX 3-28 NE) in Week 18, 2005 on 2006-01-07.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?
Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, New England Patriots 14; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New England Patriots 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q2 42:14) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q3 22:17) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q3 18:19) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Samuel (Q4 15:00) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 31:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 46.2% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 42.9% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?
B. Watson (New England Patriots) led the game in total EPA with +11.62 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.92 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 27. 22-A.Samuel for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2nd longest INT return in Patriots playoff . The biggest win-probability swing was +11.1%.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L
New England Patriots
Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W
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