Game story
In Week 6 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-15, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 27–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -7.84 total EPA, and -4.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.31 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+24.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: 2-J.Myers kicks 68 yards from JAX 35 to LA -3. 10-P.Cooper for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 17 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 2 A. Hurns · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3 B. Koyack · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 4 M. Lee · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5 M. Lee · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 6 L. Fournette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.80 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7 L. Fournette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8 C. Ivory · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Kupp — LA · Receiving
C. Kupp posted the highest total EPA (+3.31) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.35 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: 2-J.Myers kicks 68 yards from JAX 35 to LA -3. 10-P.Cooper for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — P. Cooper
- Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Fournette
- Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Ivory (B. Bortles pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Everett (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Brown
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Myers
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–14. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the JAX 35 (Q1 60:00) — 2-J.Myers kicks 68 yards from JAX 35 to LA -3. 10-P.Cooper for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 59:46) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LA 75 (Q1 59:46) — (14:46) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 59:35) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-43-M.Overton, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the JAX 37 (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q1 52:00) — (7:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 33-C.Ivory for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 51:51) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-43-M.Overton, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q1 45:28); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 45:22) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 81 (Q2 32:32); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 32:25) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q3 20:20) — (5:20) 2-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-M.Overton, Holder-3-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 4-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — 2-J.Myers kicks 68 yards from JAX 35 to LA -3. 10-P.Cooper for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:46) — (14:46) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) 3-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-43-M.Overton, RECOVERED by LA-34-M.Brown at JAX 8. 34-M.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 89-M.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 23-N.Robey at LA 24. 23-N.Robey ran ob at JAX 45 for 31 yards (11-M.Lee).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:24) — (10:24) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 17-R.Woods to LA 49 for 20 yards (50-T.Smith). Jacksonville challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 16-J.Goff pass deep middl
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — 2-J.Myers kicks 68 yards from JAX 35 to LA -3. 10-P.Cooper for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) 3-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-43-M.Overton, RECOVERED by LA-34-M.Brown at JAX 8. 34-M.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:46) — (14:46) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 89-M.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 23-N.Robey at LA 24. 23-N.Robey ran ob at JAX 45 for 31 yards (11-M.Lee).
Quarterback report card
B.Bortles led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -4.0% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.84 total EPA
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -8.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.182 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 35.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.326 | -0.178 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.076 | +0.041 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.182 | +0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.1% | 54.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -16.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -1.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · JAX 35 · Score 6-0
2-J.Myers kicks 68 yards from JAX 35 to LA -3. 10-P.Cooper for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 59:46 · JAX 15 · Score 7-0
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 59:46 · LA 75 · Score 7-6
(14:46) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 59:35 · LA 15 · Score 7-7
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-43-M.Overton, Holder-3-B.Nortman. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 53:59 · JAX 37 · Score 10-7
(8:59) 4-G.Zuerlein 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 52:00 · LA 22 · Score 10-13
(7:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 33-C.Ivory for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 51:51 · LA 15 · Score 10-14
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-43-M.Overton, Holder-3-B.Nortman. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 45:28 · JAX 4 · Score 16-14
(:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 81-G.Everett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 45:22 · JAX 15 · Score 17-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:32 · LA 81 · Score 23-14
(2:32) 3-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-43-M.Overton, RECOVERED by LA-34-M.Brown at JAX 8. 34-M.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:25 · JAX 15 · Score 24-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 20:20 · LA 23 · Score 24-17
(5:20) 2-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-M.Overton, Holder-3-B.Nortman. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 2:36 · JAX 11 · Score 27-17
(2:36) 4-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-17 in Week 6, 2017 on 2017-10-15.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 17 (LA 27-17 JAX) in Week 6, 2017 on 2017-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 14; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — P. Cooper (Q1 60:00) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Fournette (Q1 59:46) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Ivory (B. Bortles pass) (Q1 52:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — G. Everett (J. Goff pass) (Q1 45:28) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Brown (Q2 32:32) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 53:59, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q3 20:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 2:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 52.3% completion, -4.0% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.84 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 42.3% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -8.47 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
C. Kupp (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +3.31 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.35 EPA): 2-J.Myers kicks 68 yards from JAX 35 to LA -3. 10-P.Cooper for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +24.1%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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