Game story
In Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-09, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 20–15 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -11.13 total EPA, and -4.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Westbrook (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (11:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 26-S.Barkley INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Jack (95-A.Jones) at NYG 32. 44-M.Jack for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2 K. Cole · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3 L. Fournette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 O. Beckham · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6 L. Fournette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7 R. Ellison · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Westbrook — JAX · Receiving
D. Westbrook posted the highest total EPA (+3.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.78 EPA) came from New York Giants: (11:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 26-S.Barkley INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Jack (95-A.Jones) at NYG 32. 44-M.Jack for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Yeldon (B. Bortles pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jack
- New York Giants — S. Barkley
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q1 55:17) — (10:17) 4-J.Lambo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the JAX 9 (Q1 45:26) — (:26) 2-A.Rosas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q2 37:22) — (7:22) 4-J.Lambo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 32:47) — (2:47) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 24-T.Yeldon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 32:42) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the JAX 13 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 2-A.Rosas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the JAX 26 (Q3 24:23) — (9:23) 2-A.Rosas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–6. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 70 (Q4 11:35); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYG 20 (Q4 11:24) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; New York Giants found the end zone from the JAX 68 (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 26-S.Barkley INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Jack (95-A.Jones) at NYG 32. 44-M.Jack for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete deep right to 87-S.Shepard (25-D.Hayden).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 18:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles left end ran ob at JAX 49 for 41 yards (21-L.Collins).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 22:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass incomplete short right to 84-K.Cole. PENALTY on JAX-74-C.Robinson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 31.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 26-S.Barkley INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Jack (95-A.Jones) at NYG 32. 44-M.Jack for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 18:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles left end ran ob at JAX 49 for 41 yards (21-L.Collins).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 84-K.Cole to 50 for 31 yards (20-J.Jenkins).
Quarterback report card
E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -11.13 total EPA
- B.Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -12.0% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.168 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.9% | 31.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.156 | -0.237 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.167 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.6% | 63.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -7.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -14.45 total EPA, 5 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.
- D. Westbrook (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 55:17 · NYG 21 · Score 3-0
(10:17) 4-J.Lambo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 45:26 · JAX 9 · Score 3-3
(:26) 2-A.Rosas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 37:22 · NYG 21 · Score 6-3
(7:22) 4-J.Lambo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 32:47 · NYG 1 · Score 12-3
(2:47) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 24-T.Yeldon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 32:42 · NYG 15 · Score 13-3
4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · JAX 13 · Score 13-6
(:07) 2-A.Rosas 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 24:23 · JAX 26 · Score 13-9
(9:23) 2-A.Rosas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 11:35 · JAX 70 · Score 19-9
(11:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 26-S.Barkley INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Jack (95-A.Jones) at NYG 32. 44-M.Jack for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 11:24 · NYG 20 · Score 20-9
4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 10:51 · JAX 68 · Score 20-15
(10:51) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New York Giants 20-15 in Week 1, 2018 on 2018-09-09.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 20, New York Giants 15 (JAX 20-15 NYG) in Week 1, 2018 on 2018-09-09.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New York Giants 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, New York Giants 3; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, New York Giants 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, New York Giants 6; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 20, New York Giants 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Yeldon (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 32:47) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jack (Q4 11:35) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q4 10:51) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q1 55:17, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q1 45:26, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 37:22, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q3 24:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 48.9% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -11.13 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, -12.0% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.61 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants?
D. Westbrook (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +3.73 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.78 EPA): (11:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 26-S.Barkley INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Jack (95-A.Jones) at NYG 32. 44-M.Jack for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.9%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 20-15 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Now 1-0 W
New York Giants
Now 0-1 L
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