Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2002 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-06, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 28–25 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +5.48 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Staley (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-100.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

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 D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +5.98 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
2. 2 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +5.48 total EPA · 69 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
5. 5 P. Johnson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Freeman · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 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

• Philadelphia Eagles — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 33:47)
• Philadelphia Eagles — K. Brady (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 31:20)
• Philadelphia Eagles — S. Mack (Q4 10:41)
• Philadelphia Eagles — B. Shaw (Q4 6:40)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb (Q4 2:54)
• Philadelphia Eagles — A. Freeman (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 0:03)

Field goals

• Jacksonville Jaguars — H. Epstein (Q1 53:55)
• Jacksonville Jaguars — H. Epstein (Q2 44:54)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 22:53)

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 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PHI 16 (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) 6-H.Epstein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–5. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PHI 13 (Q2 44:54) — (14:54) 6-H.Epstein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q2 33:47) — (3:47) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 33:41) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q2 31:15) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 28-F.Taylor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the JAX 13 (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 27–2. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 10:37) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the JAX 77 (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 7-S.Landeta punts 46 yards to JAX 31, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 81-B.Shaw for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 6:23) — 6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the JAX 1 (Q4 2:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-D.Staley rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-A.Freeman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:00) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:00) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. [WPA -100.0% · EPA +0.01]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -42.5% · EPA -12.98]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -34.3% · EPA -13.36]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 15:23) — (:23) 8-M.Brunell pass to 82-J.Smith to PHI 21 for 47 yards (24-B.Bishop). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.85]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 26:41) — (11:41) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 37 for -11 yards (98-J.Henderson). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -2.70]

Impact plays

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

• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -34.3% · EPA -13.36]
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -42.5% · EPA -12.98]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 7-S.Landeta punts 46 yards to JAX 31, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 81-B.Shaw for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +8.61]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-A.Freeman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.52]

Quarterback report card

D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 69 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +5.48 total EPA
• M.Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -21.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +20.33 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• D. Staley (Philadelphia Eagles) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 53:55 · PHI 16 · Score 0-3
   (8:55) 6-H.Epstein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 44:54 · PHI 13 · Score 0-6
   (14:54) 6-H.Epstein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 33:47 · JAX 4 · Score 6-6
   (3:47) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 33:41 · JAX 2 · Score 7-6
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:20 · PHI 2 · Score 13-6
   (1:20) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-K.Brady for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q2 31:15 · PHI 2 · Score 13-8
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Brunell pass to 28-F.Taylor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 22:53 · JAX 13 · Score 16-8
   (7:53) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:41 · PHI 1 · Score 22-8
   (10:41) 34-S.Mack up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 10:37 · PHI 2 · Score 22-9
   6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:40 · JAX 77 · Score 28-9
    (6:40) 7-S.Landeta punts 46 yards to JAX 31, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 81-B.Shaw for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 6:23 · PHI 2 · Score 28-10
    6-H.Epstein extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:54 · JAX 4 · Score 34-10
    (2:54) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 2:48 · JAX 1 · Score 36-10
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-D.Staley rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
14. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:03 · JAX 8 · Score 42-10
    (:03) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-A.Freeman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · JAX 2 · Score 43-10
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.