Game story
In Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-29, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Rudolph (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +2.19 total EPA, and -2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (11:50) (Shotgun) 11-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 36-J.Chestnut INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Lloyd (98-J.Jefferson) at TEN 46. 33-D.Lloyd to TEN 43 for 3 yards (36-J.Chestnut).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.71 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 C. Ridley · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 3 B. Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4 P. Washington · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5 T. Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6 N. Vannett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 7 M. Rudolph · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.19 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 B. Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Jones — JAX · Passing
M. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+9.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.27 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (11:50) (Shotgun) 11-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 36-J.Chestnut INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Lloyd (98-J.Jefferson) at TEN 46. 33-D.Lloyd to TEN 43 for 3 yards (36-J.Chestnut).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — P. Washington (M. Jones pass)
- Tennessee Titans — N. Vannett (M. Rudolph pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — B. Thomas (M. Jones pass)
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Little
- Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Little
- Tennessee Titans — M. Wright
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — T. Spears
- Tennessee Titans — M. Wright
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 TEN 30 (Q1 55:50) — (10:50) 39-C.Little 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–6. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 39:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 11-P.Washington for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 38:59) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 26 (Q2 32:06) — (2:06) 39-C.Little 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 21 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 7-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 85 (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 2-T.Spears up the middle to TEN 23 for 8 yards (5-A.Cisco; 94-M.Smith).; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q3 21:57) — (6:57) 11-M.Rudolph pass short left to 84-N.Vannett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 21:51) — 7-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 7-B.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 7:05) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 7-M.Wright 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 11-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 36-J.Chestnut INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Lloyd (98-J.Jefferson) at TEN 46. 33-D.Lloyd to TEN 43 for 3 yards (36-J.Chestnut).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 11-P.Washington to TEN 46 for 24 yards (35-D.Worley; 44-M.Brown).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 7-B.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 25:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 11-M.Rudolph pass deep middle to 0-C.Ridley to JAX 26 for 19 yards (30-M.Brown).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 55:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 61-J.Ojukwu reported in as eligible. 2-T.Spears right end to JAX 41 for 23 yards (5-A.Cisco).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 11-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 36-J.Chestnut INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Lloyd (98-J.Jefferson) at TEN 46. 33-D.Lloyd to TEN 43 for 3 yards (36-J.Chestnut).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 7-B.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 51:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 1-T.Etienne pushed ob at JAX 32 for 26 yards (44-M.Brown).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 34:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right to 7-B.Thomas pushed ob at TEN 38 for 31 yards (29-J.Brownlee).
Quarterback report card
M.Rudolph led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Rudolph (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.19 total EPA
- M.Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +9.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.374 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.067 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.132 | -0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 8 drives, +9.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 8 drives, +1.32 total EPA, 3 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.
- M. Jones (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.
- Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 55:50 · TEN 30 · Score 0-3
(10:50) 39-C.Little 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 39:06 · TEN 2 · Score 0-9
(9:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 11-P.Washington for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 38:59 · TEN 15 · Score 0-10
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 32:06 · TEN 26 · Score 0-13
(2:06) 39-C.Little 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · JAX 21 · Score 3-13
(:03) 7-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 3-13
END QUARTER 2 - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 29:54 · JAX 85 · Score 3-13
(14:54) (Shotgun) 2-T.Spears up the middle to TEN 23 for 8 yards (5-A.Cisco; 94-M.Smith). - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 21:57 · JAX 8 · Score 9-13
(6:57) 11-M.Rudolph pass short left to 84-N.Vannett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 21:51 · JAX 15 · Score 10-13
7-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 7:11 · TEN 11 · Score 10-19
(7:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 7-B.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 7:05 · TEN 15 · Score 10-20
39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 2:05 · JAX 10 · Score 13-20
(2:05) 7-M.Wright 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in Week 17, 2024 on 2024-12-29.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 (TEN 13-20 JAX) in Week 17, 2024 on 2024-12-29.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — P. Washington (M. Jones pass) (Q2 39:06) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Vannett (M. Rudolph pass) (Q3 21:57) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Thomas (M. Jones pass) (Q4 7:11) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q1 55:50, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q2 32:06, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — M. Wright (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — T. Spears (Q3 29:54, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — M. Wright (Q4 2:05, 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?
M. Rudolph (Tennessee Titans), 46.3% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.19 total passing EPA. M. Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars), 57.7% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +9.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +9.71 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.27 EPA): (11:50) (Shotgun) 11-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 36-J.Chestnut INTERCEPTED by 33-D.Lloyd (98-J.Jefferson) at TEN 46. 33-D.Lloyd to TEN 43 for 3 yards (36-J.Chestnut).. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.7%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-12 Now 4-12 W
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