Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-29, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +4.36 total EPA, and +6.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-15.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 17-E.Engram to PIT 19 for -1 yards (54-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (54-K.Alexander), touched at PIT 27, RECOVERED by PIT-55-C.Holcomb at PIT 29. 55-C.Holco

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 T. Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Kirk · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Austin · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Austin · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
7. 7 N. Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
8. 8 L. Farrell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Etienne (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 20:14)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — G. Pickens (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 15:59)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — B. McManus (Q1 55:51)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — B. McManus (Q1 50:59)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 34:01)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — B. McManus (Q2 31:07)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — B. McManus (Q2 31:04)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — B. McManus (Q4 4:38)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 32 (Q1 55:51) — (10:51) 10-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 32 (Q1 50:59) — (5:59) 10-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 5 (Q2 34:01) — (4:01) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 20 (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) 10-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 35 (Q2 31:04) — 10-B.McManus kicks 69 yards from JAX 35 to PIT -4. 48-G.Igwebuike to PIT 32 for 36 yards (57-C.Johnson)..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 8–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 56 (Q3 20:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 20:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Etienne rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 22 (Q3 15:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 14-G.Pickens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 15:53) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 10-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

Turning points

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 45:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 17-E.Engram to PIT 19 for -1 yards (54-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (54-K.Alexander), touched at PIT 27, RECOVERED by PIT-55-C.Holcomb at PIT 29. 55-C.Holco [WPA -15.9% · EPA -6.28]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 40:24) — (10:24) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 0-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Kazee at PIT -5. 23-D.Kazee ran ob at PIT 2 for 7 yards (89-L.Farrell). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.40]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:27) — (10:27) 4-T.Bigsby right guard to PIT 35 for no gain (51-Ni.Herbig, 24-J.Porter). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig), RECOVERED by PIT-31-K.Neal at PIT 36. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by [WPA -13.9% · EPA -5.33]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 53:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 0-C.Ridley to PIT 39 for 26 yards (24-J.Porter). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.12]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +5.39]

Impact plays

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 45:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 17-E.Engram to PIT 19 for -1 yards (54-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (54-K.Alexander), touched at PIT 27, RECOVERED by PIT-55-C.Holcomb at PIT 29. 55-C.Holco [WPA -15.9% · EPA -6.28]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 40:24) — (10:24) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 0-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Kazee at PIT -5. 23-D.Kazee ran ob at PIT 2 for 7 yards (89-L.Farrell). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.40]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +5.39]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:27) — (10:27) 4-T.Bigsby right guard to PIT 35 for no gain (51-Ni.Herbig, 24-J.Porter). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig), RECOVERED by PIT-31-K.Neal at PIT 36. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by [WPA -13.9% · EPA -5.33]

Quarterback report card

T.Lawrence led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• T.Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
• M.Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -1.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -16.17 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.
• T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• T. Lawrence (JAX) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• M. Trubisky (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 55:51 · PIT 32 · Score 3-0
   (10:51) 10-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 50:59 · PIT 32 · Score 6-0
   (5:59) 10-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 34:01 · JAX 5 · Score 6-3
   (4:01) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 31:07 · PIT 20 · Score 9-3
   (1:07) 10-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 31:04 · JAX 35 · Score 9-3
   10-B.McManus kicks 69 yards from JAX 35 to PIT -4. 48-G.Igwebuike to PIT 32 for 36 yards (57-C.Johnson).
6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 20:14 · PIT 56 · Score 15-3
   (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q3 20:05 · PIT 2 · Score 17-3
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Etienne rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 15:59 · JAX 22 · Score 17-9
   (:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 14-G.Pickens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 15:53 · JAX 15 · Score 17-10
   9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 4:38 · PIT 19 · Score 20-10
    (4:38) 10-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.