Game story
In Week 13 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-12-05, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 17–16 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +13.24 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-45.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (:04) 10-J.Scobee 60 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +13.24 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2 T. Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +10.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
- 3 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.02 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
- 5 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 6 T. Yoder · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.04 EPA/play
- 7 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 8 E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.85 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Leftwich — JAX · Passing
B. Leftwich posted the highest total EPA (+13.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.04 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (11:43) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 83-T.Yoder to PIT 42 for 56 yards (28-C.Hope). Ball caught on JJ24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Edwards (B. Leftwich pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Riemersma (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 37 (Q1 54:54) — (9:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on JJ20.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 54:45) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 22 (Q1 47:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 16-T.Edwards for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block by JJ82, broke tackle by PS28 on PS8.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 47:03) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 26 (Q2 41:53) — (11:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by JAX and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by JAX at 11:47.); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 41:47) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q3 23:51) — (8:51) 10-J.Scobee 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q3 15:12) — (:12) 10-J.Scobee 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 19 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 10-J.Scobee 60 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford to PIT 35 for 36 yards (28-C.Hope).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 89-L.Mays to JAX 40 for 18 yards (30-D.Washington).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 16-T.Edwards pushed ob at PIT 4 for 36 yards (33-R.Stuvaints). Ball caught on PS20.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 47:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 16-T.Edwards for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block by JJ82, broke tackle by PS28 on PS8.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 26:43) — (11:43) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 83-T.Yoder to PIT 42 for 56 yards (28-C.Hope). Ball caught on JJ24.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 54:54) — (9:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on JJ20.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 16-T.Edwards pushed ob at PIT 4 for 36 yards (33-R.Stuvaints). Ball caught on PS20.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford to PIT 35 for 36 yards (28-C.Hope).
Quarterback report card
B.Leftwich led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +13.24 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 22 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.46 EPA/play · +10.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.156 | +0.118 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.562 | +0.412 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.092 | -0.098 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.156 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 52.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.16, Jacksonville Jaguars +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +9.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +10.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers 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.
- B. Leftwich (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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 54:54 · JAX 37 · Score 6-0
(9:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on JJ20. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 54:45 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 47:12 · PIT 22 · Score 7-6
(2:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 16-T.Edwards for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block by JJ82, broke tackle by PS28 on PS8. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 47:03 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 41:53 · JAX 26 · Score 13-7
(11:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by JAX and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by JAX at 11:47.) - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 41:47 · JAX 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 23:51 · PIT 2 · Score 14-10
(8:51) 10-J.Scobee 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 15:12 · PIT 11 · Score 14-13
(:12) 10-J.Scobee 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 18 · Score 14-16
(2:00) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:23 · JAX 19 · Score 17-16
(:23) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-16 in Week 13, 2004 on 2004-12-05.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 16 (PIT 17-16 JAX) in Week 13, 2004 on 2004-12-05.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 54:54) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Edwards (B. Leftwich pass) (Q1 47:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Riemersma (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 41:53) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 23:51, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 15:12, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 0:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.6% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +13.24 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.6% completion, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +10.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +13.24 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.04 EPA): (11:43) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 83-T.Yoder to PIT 42 for 56 yards (28-C.Hope). Ball caught on JJ24.. The biggest win-probability swing was -45.5%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-1 Now 11-1 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
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