Game story
In Week 12 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-23, the New York Jets took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Pennington (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +1.16 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Johnson (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (:33) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Johnson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 2 J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5 C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 6 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 7 C. Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8 L. Toefield · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Johnson — JAX · Receiving
K. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.48 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (:01) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 0. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala
- New York Jets — S. Moss (C. Pennington pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler
- New York Jets — D. Brien
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the JAX 18 (Q1 50:26) — (5:26) 6-D.Brien 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q2 33:43) — (3:43) 6-S.Marler 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the JAX 17 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) 6-D.Brien 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 4:24) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; New York Jets found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:26) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 45:01) — (:01) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 0. Touchback.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith to NYJ 41 for 20 yards (21-A.Beasley).
- New York Jets (Q1 47:29) — (2:29) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 39 yards to JAX 26, Center-85-J.Dearth. 34-D.Allen to NYJ 22 for 52 yards (31-R.Green, 54-V.Hobson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 45:01) — (:01) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 0. Touchback.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 54:17) — (9:17) 28-F.Taylor right guard to NYJ 36 for 11 yards (57-M.Lewis). FUMBLES (57-M.Lewis), RECOVERED by NYJ-21-A.Beasley at NYJ 36.
- New York Jets (Q1 58:05) — (13:05) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Peterson at JAX 32. 54-M.Peterson to JAX 33 for 1 yard (81-C.Conway).
- New York Jets (Q1 47:29) — (2:29) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 39 yards to JAX 26, Center-85-J.Dearth. 34-D.Allen to NYJ 22 for 52 yards (31-R.Green, 54-V.Hobson).
Quarterback report card
C.Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.16 total EPA
- B.Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.096 | -0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.116 | +0.027 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.366 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.096 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 55.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars -0.10, New York Jets -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -8.43 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -7.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets 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.
- K. Johnson (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.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 50:26 · JAX 18 · Score 0-3
(5:26) 6-D.Brien 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 33:43 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-3
(3:43) 6-S.Marler 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 12:49 · JAX 17 · Score 3-6
(12:49) 6-D.Brien 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 4:29 · NYJ 1 · Score 9-6
(4:29) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 4:24 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-6
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 0:33 · JAX 3 · Score 10-12
(:33) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:26 · JAX 2 · Score 10-13
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-10 in Week 12, 2003 on 2003-11-23.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 10, New York Jets 13 (JAX 10-13 NYJ) in Week 12, 2003 on 2003-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, New York Jets 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, New York Jets 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, New York Jets 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q4 4:29) New York Jets touchdown — S. Moss (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 0:33) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 50:26, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q2 33:43, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q4 12:49, 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 Jets?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 58.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.16 total passing EPA. B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 47.2% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.17 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?
K. Johnson (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +5.83 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.48 EPA): (:01) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Beasley at NYJ 0. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.8%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
New York Jets
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
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