Game story
In Week 8 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-26, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 30–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +9.24 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX 7 for 43 yards (28-F.Taylor). JJ7 Leftwich pressured by Kearse and Carter.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.24 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +6.55 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 3 T. Calico · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 4 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 5 G. Wrighster · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 6 T. Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 7 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 8 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. McNair — TEN · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+9.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.78 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX 7 for 43 yards (28-F.Taylor). JJ7 Leftwich pressured by Kearse and Carter.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — E. George
- Tennessee Titans — T. Calico (S. McNair pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Smith (B. Leftwich pass)
- Tennessee Titans — E. George
- Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Wrighster (D. Garrard pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
- Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
- Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q1 57:14) — (12:14) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 49:33) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 31 (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) 6-S.Marler 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q2 37:34) — (7:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 37:26) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 49 (Q2 33:47) — (3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 33:38) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 23:42) — (8:42) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 23:36) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:05) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:19) — (10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX 7 for 43 yards (28-F.Taylor). JJ7 Leftwich pressured by Kearse and Carter.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:46) — (12:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at JAX 29. 22-A.Dyson to JAX 29 for no gain (82-J.Smith). Play Challenged by JAX and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by JAX at 12:40.)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 33:47) — (3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 59:13) — (14:13) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to JAX 31 for 27 yards (35-D.Cooper).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 37:34) — (7:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 25:19) — (10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX 7 for 43 yards (28-F.Taylor). JJ7 Leftwich pressured by Kearse and Carter.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 33:47) — (3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:46) — (12:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at JAX 29. 22-A.Dyson to JAX 29 for no gain (82-J.Smith). Play Challenged by JAX and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by JAX at 12:40.)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 85-C.Hankton INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Beckham at TEN 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
S.McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.24 total EPA
- B.Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.56 EPA/play · -16.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.8% | 52.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.308 | -0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.044 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.9% | 44.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -4.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +12.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) 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.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 57:14 · JAX 25 · Score 3-0
(12:14) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 49:37 · JAX 1 · Score 9-0
(4:37) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 49:33 · JAX 2 · Score 10-0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 44:23 · TEN 31 · Score 10-3
(14:23) 6-S.Marler 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 37:34 · JAX 7 · Score 16-3
(7:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 37:26 · JAX 2 · Score 17-3
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 33:47 · TEN 49 · Score 17-9
(3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 33:38 · TEN 2 · Score 17-10
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · JAX 25 · Score 20-10
(:06) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 23:42 · JAX 1 · Score 26-10
(8:42) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 23:36 · JAX 2 · Score 27-10
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 1:51 · JAX 15 · Score 30-10
(1:51) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · TEN 5 · Score 30-16
(:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 0:05 · TEN 2 · Score 30-17
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-17 in Week 8, 2003 on 2003-10-26.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 17 (TEN 30-17 JAX) in Week 8, 2003 on 2003-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q1 49:37) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Calico (S. McNair pass) (Q2 37:34) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (B. Leftwich pass) (Q2 33:47) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q3 23:42) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — G. Wrighster (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 0:09) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 57:14, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q2 44:23, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 1:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 70.0% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.24 total passing EPA. B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -16.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +9.24 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.78 EPA): (10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX 7 for 43 yards (28-F.Taylor). JJ7 Leftwich pressured by Kearse and Carter.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.0%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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