Game story
In Week 5 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-05, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 26–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +9.98 total EPA, and +6.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 2 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.98 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 M. Walker · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 4 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +7.74 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5 N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 6 S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 7 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
H. Ward — PIT · Receiving
H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+11.10) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.70 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Mathis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lewis (D. Garrard pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — G. Warren
- Pittsburgh Steelers — G. Warren
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 14–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q1 58:05); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 57:49) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 50:18) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 47:31) — (2:31) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 47:27) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 20 (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 48 (Q2 39:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 39:20) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 5 (Q2 30:49) — (:49) 3-Je.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–6. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 24 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 14:05) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q4 1:59).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 39:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward to JAX 13 for 18 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh) [92-R.Meier].
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 39:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 33-G.Jones to PIT 37 for 15 yards (20-B.McFadden).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Quarterback report card
B.Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.98 total EPA
- D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.110 | +0.019 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.208 | +0.189 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.470 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 53.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +1.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +9.91 total EPA, 5 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.
- H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Garrard (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 58:05 · JAX 44 · Score 0-6
(13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 57:49 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 50:23 · JAX 1 · Score 6-7
(5:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 50:18 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 47:31 · PIT 1 · Score 7-13
(2:31) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 47:27 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 42:42 · JAX 20 · Score 10-14
(12:42) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 39:28 · JAX 48 · Score 16-14
(9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 39:20 · JAX 2 · Score 17-14
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:49 · JAX 5 · Score 20-14
(:49) 3-Je.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 14:11 · PIT 24 · Score 20-20
(14:11) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · PIT 2 · Score 20-21
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:59 · JAX 8 · Score 26-21
(1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Uph
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-21 in Week 5, 2008 on 2008-10-05.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Jacksonville Jaguars 21 (PIT 26-21 JAX) in Week 5, 2008 on 2008-10-05.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 14; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Jacksonville Jaguars 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Mathis (Q1 58:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 50:23) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 47:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 39:28) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 14:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:59) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q2 42:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q2 30:49, 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. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.2% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.98 total passing EPA. D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 43.9% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +11.10 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.70 EPA): (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.9%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 26-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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