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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots: 2007 Wild Card Recap

Patriots defeat Jaguars 31–20 in Wild Card

T.Brady led Fantasy Impact as Patriots prevailed in a 20–31 Wild Card finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 20 12–6
Final 20–31
New England Patriots 31 17–0 Winner
Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
20–31
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
D. Garrard
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Brady
Game date
January 12, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • D.Garrard 22/36 · 283 YDS · 2 TD +16.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcedes Lewis
    Marcedes Lewis 4 REC · 74 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 3 REC · 48 YDS · 1 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • T.Brady 26/31 · 260 YDS · 3 TD +20.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Stallworth 3 REC · 68 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Blake Watson
    Blake Watson 2 REC · 12 YDS · 2 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
New England Patriots 31–20 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Brady
Top passer
D. Garrard
Biggest EPA play
(3:37) 9-D.Garrard sacked at JAX 29 for -8 yards (94-T.Warren). FUMBLES (94-T.Warren) [94-…
Game date
2008-01-12

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–20 on 2008-01-12. T. Brady posted a game-high +20.52 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars7733020
New England Patriots77143031

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 10:56TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 8
    Score
    6-0

    (10:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 18-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-M.Vrabel].

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 10:50XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    7-0

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 5:07TD
    Blake Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    7-6

    (5:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 84-B.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 13th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, tying Dan Marino for 2nd all-time (Brett Favre, 17)

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 5:01XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

  5. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 15:00TD
    LML. Maroney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    7-13

    (15:00) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 39-L.Maroney right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 14:57XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-14

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 7:54TD
    EWE. Wilford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 6
    Score
    13-14

    (7:54) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 19-E.Wilford for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 7:46XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    14-14

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 8:55TD
    WWW. Welker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 6
    Score
    14-20

    (8:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fake direct snap to 33-Faulk

  10. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 8:49XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    14-21

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 4:08FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 21
    Score
    17-21

    (4:08) 10-J.Scobee 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  12. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 0:55TD
    Blake Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 9
    Score
    17-27

    (:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 84-Watson 2 TD receptions ties Patriots record (Morgan vs. Denver 1/4/87)

  13. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 0:49XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    17-28

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

  14. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 9:47FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 7
    Score
    20-28

    (9:47) 10-J.Scobee 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  15. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 6:43FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 17
    Score
    20-31

    (6:43) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +20.52 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +16.10 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  3. 3Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  4. 4Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Stallworth · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  8. 8Blake WatsonBlake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Brady — NE · Passing

T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+20.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (+3.74 EPA): (9:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 18-D.Stallworth to JAX 26 for 53 yards (27-R.Mathis).

Biggest single play (-5.31 EPA): D. Garrard — (3:37) 9-D.Garrard sacked at JAX 29 for -8 yards (94-T.Warren). FUMBLES (94-T.Warren) [94-T.Warren], RECOVERED by NE-50-M.Vrabel at JAX 29. 50-M.Vrabel to JAX 29 for no gain (79-T.Pashos).

Quarterback report card

D. Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +16.10 total EPA
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 31 dropbacks · 83.9% completion · +25.0% CPOE · +0.66 EPA/play · +20.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsNew England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play+0.186+0.291
Offensive success rate43.7%58.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.447+0.662
Rush EPA/play-0.015+0.095
Defensive EPA/play-0.291-0.186
Defensive success rate41.7%56.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.19 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: +0.29 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 8 drives, +13.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 8 drives, +20.98 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Marcus JonesJacksonville Jaguars — Marcus Jones (D. Garrard pass) (Q1 10:56)
  • Blake WatsonNew England Patriots — Blake Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:07)
  • New England Patriots — L. Maroney (Q2 15:00)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — E. Wilford (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 7:54)
  • New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q3 8:55)
  • Blake WatsonNew England Patriots — Blake Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:55)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 4:08)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q4 9:47)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:43)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 18-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-M.Vrabel].; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 10:50) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 5:07); New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 5:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 39-L.Maroney right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 14:57) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 19-E.Wilford for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 7:46) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fake direct snap to 33-Faulk; New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 8:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) 10-J.Scobee 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the JAX 9 (Q3 0:55); New England Patriots added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 0:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NE 7 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 10-J.Scobee 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the JAX 17 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) 9-D.Garrard sacked at JAX 29 for -8 yards (94-T.Warren). FUMBLES (94-T.Warren) [94-T.Warren], RECOVERED by NE-50-M.Vrabel at JAX 29. 50-M.Vrabel to JAX 29 for no gain (79-T.Pashos). [WPA -17.5% · EPA -5.31]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:10) — (12:10) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis pushed ob at NE 9 for 34 yards (22-A.Samuel). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.51]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss to JAX 26 for 14 yards (25-R.Nelson). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.57]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.01]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 6:12) — (6:12) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 18-M.Jones to NE 20 for 29 yards (21-R.Gay). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.55]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) 9-D.Garrard sacked at JAX 29 for -8 yards (94-T.Warren). FUMBLES (94-T.Warren) [94-T.Warren], RECOVERED by NE-50-M.Vrabel at JAX 29. 50-M.Vrabel to JAX 29 for no gain (79-T.Pashos). [WPA -17.5% · EPA -5.31]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:10) — (12:10) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis pushed ob at NE 9 for 34 yards (22-A.Samuel). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.51]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 18-D.Stallworth to JAX 26 for 53 yards (27-R.Mathis). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +3.74]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss to JAX 26 for 14 yards (25-R.Nelson). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 10:56 · NE 8 · Score 6-0
    (10:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 18-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-M.Vrabel].
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 10:50 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:07 · JAX 3 · Score 7-6
    (5:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 84-B.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 13th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, tying Dan Marino for 2nd all-time (Brett Favre, 17)
  4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:01 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
  5. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · JAX 1 · Score 7-13
    (15:00) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 39-L.Maroney right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · JAX 2 · Score 7-14
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 7:54 · NE 6 · Score 13-14
    (7:54) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 19-E.Wilford for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 7:46 · NE 2 · Score 14-14
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  9. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:55 · JAX 6 · Score 14-20
    (8:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fake direct snap to 33-Faulk
  10. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 8:49 · JAX 2 · Score 14-21
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 4:08 · NE 21 · Score 17-21
    (4:08) 10-J.Scobee 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  12. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 0:55 · JAX 9 · Score 17-27
    (:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 84-Watson 2 TD receptions ties Patriots record (Morgan vs. Denver 1/4/87)
  13. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 0:49 · JAX 2 · Score 17-28
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 9:47 · NE 7 · Score 20-28
    (9:47) 10-J.Scobee 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  15. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:43 · JAX 17 · Score 20-31
    (6:43) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Garrard (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots on 2008-01-12?

The New England Patriots beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-20 in Wild Card, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New England Patriots 14; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New England Patriots 3; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 20, New England Patriots 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones (D. Garrard pass) (Q1 10:56) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:07) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (Q2 15:00) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — E. Wilford (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 7:54) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q3 8:55) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:55) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 4:08, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 9:47, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 61.1% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +16.10 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 83.9% completion, +25.0% CPOE, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +20.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.74 EPA): (9:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 18-D.Stallworth to JAX 26 for 53 yards (27-R.Mathis)..

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 12-5 Now 12-6 L

New England Patriots

Entered 16-0 Now 17-0 W