New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-16, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 31–20 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +16.65 total EPA, and +1.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-10.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (13:30) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle intended for 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Van Noy at JAX 25. 53-K.Van Noy to JAX 25 for no gain (12-D.Westbrook).

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 B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +16.65 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Cole · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +10.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.82 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
6. 6 J. White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Grant · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Hollister · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 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 — D. Moncrief (B. Bortles pass) (Q1 52:52)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — K. Cole (B. Bortles pass) (Q1 47:18)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — A. Seferian-Jenkins (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 30:14)
• New England Patriots — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass) (Q3 16:47)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Westbrook (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 7:48)
• New England Patriots — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass) (Q4 3:48)

Field goals

• New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 32:49)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q3 22:50)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Brady (Q3 22:44)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Brady (Q3 21:57)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Allen (Q3 21:49)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — B. Bortles (Q3 21:43)
• New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 14:16)

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 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 52:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 10-D.Moncrief for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 52:46) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NE 24 (Q1 47:18) — (2:18) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 84-K.Cole for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Hightower].; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 47:10) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q2 32:49) — (2:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 30:09) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 15–7. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 35 (Q3 22:50); Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 90 (Q3 22:44) — (7:44) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 46-J.Develin. JAX-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 85 (Q3 21:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 13-P.Dorsett.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 85 (Q3 21:49) — (6:49) 6-R.Allen punts 55 yards to JAX 30, Center-49-J.Cardona, fair catch by 85-J.Mickens.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NE 70 (Q3 21:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 12-D.Westbrook to JAX 36 for 6 yards (54-D.Hightower) [94-A.Clayborn].; New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q3 16:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 15-C.Hogan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 16:42).

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NE 61 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 12-D.Westbrook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 7:35) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke. PENALTY on NE-91-D.Wise, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 29 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 15-C.Hogan for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 3:40).

Turning points

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle intended for 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Van Noy at JAX 25. 53-K.Van Noy to JAX 25 for no gain (12-D.Westbrook). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.28]
• New England Patriots (Q1 56:49) — (11:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.44]
• New England Patriots (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at JAX 32 for -8 yards (56-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (56-D.Fowler), RECOVERED by JAX-56-D.Fowler at JAX 32. 56-D.Fowler to JAX 32 for no gain (68-L.Waddle). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -5.03]
• New England Patriots (Q1 58:12) — (13:12) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 47-J.Hollister pushed ob at JAX 39 for 23 yards (21-A.Bouye). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.20]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 56:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins to NE 41 for 11 yards (32-D.McCourty). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +1.95]

Impact plays

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 12-D.Westbrook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +5.20]
• New England Patriots (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at JAX 32 for -8 yards (56-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (56-D.Fowler), RECOVERED by JAX-56-D.Fowler at JAX 32. 56-D.Fowler to JAX 32 for no gain (68-L.Waddle). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -5.03]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 21:00) — (6:00) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 17-D.Chark to JAX 49 for 13 yards (24-S.Gilmore). FUMBLES (24-S.Gilmore), RECOVERED by NE-21-D.Harmon at NE 48. 21-D.Harmon to JAX 48 for 4 yards (72-J.Wells). [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.64]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle intended for 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Van Noy at JAX 25. 53-K.Van Noy to JAX 25 for no gain (12-D.Westbrook). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.28]

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) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +16.65 total EPA
• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +7.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• New England Patriots: 11 drives, -2.81 total EPA, 4 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.
• B. Bortles (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.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 52:52 · NE 4 · Score 0-6
   (7:52) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 10-D.Moncrief for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 52:46 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
   4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 47:18 · NE 24 · Score 0-13
   (2:18) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 84-K.Cole for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Hightower].
4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 47:10 · NE 15 · Score 0-14
   4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
5. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 32:49 · JAX 11 · Score 3-14
   (2:49) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 30:14 · NE 4 · Score 3-20
   (:14) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 30:09 · NE 15 · Score 3-21
   4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 22:50 · JAX 35 · Score 3-24
   4-J.Lambo kicks 70 yards from JAX 35 to NE -5. 84-C.Patterson to NE 20 for 25 yards (52-D.Payne). PENALTY on NE-52-E.Roberts, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10
9. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 22:44 · JAX 90 · Score 3-24
   (7:44) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short right to 46-J.Develin. JAX-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 21:57 · JAX 85 · Score 3-24
    (6:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 13-P.Dorsett.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 21:49 · JAX 85 · Score 3-24
    (6:49) 6-R.Allen punts 55 yards to JAX 30, Center-49-J.Cardona, fair catch by 85-J.Mickens.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 21:43 · NE 70 · Score 3-24
    (6:43) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 12-D.Westbrook to JAX 36 for 6 yards (54-D.Hightower) [94-A.Clayborn].
13. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 16:47 · JAX 7 · Score 9-24
    (1:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 15-C.Hogan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 16:42 · JAX 15 · Score 10-24
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. PENALTY on JAX-97-M.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
15. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 14:16 · JAX 28 · Score 13-24
    (14:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 7:48 · NE 61 · Score 13-30
    (7:48) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 12-D.Westbrook for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 7:35 · NE 15 · Score 13-31
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-9-L.Cooke. PENALTY on NE-91-D.Wise, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
18. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:48 · JAX 29 · Score 19-31
    (3:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 15-C.Hogan for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:40 · JAX 15 · Score 20-31
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. PENALTY on JAX-93-C.Campbell, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.