Jaguars 23–24 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2003

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 24–23 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Jacksonville Jaguars 14–0 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Brunell
Top passer: M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play: (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2003-09-07

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–23 on 2003-09-07, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 14–0 halftime lead. M. Brunell posted a game-high +12.64 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	14	3	6	0	0	23
Carolina Panthers	0	7	17	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

CAR 33

+3CAR 22

JAX 13

+1JAX 2

+3JAX 31

+2CAR 83

JAX 24

CAR 65

JAX 12

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 4:52TD
Mike Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
6-0
(4:52) 44-M.Edwards up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-90-J.Peppers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 4:46XP
SMS. Marler
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-0
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:08TD
MHM. Hatchette
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 33
Score
13-0
(:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 81-M.Hatchette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:00XP
SMS. Marler
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
14-0
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 8:56FG
SMS. Marler
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 22
Score
17-0
(8:56) 6-S.Marler 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:47TD
MMMalik Muhammad
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 13
Score
17-6
(6:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:42XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
17-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 15:00FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 31
Score
17-10
(15:00) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:03Safety
C.J. Hanson
Points+2
Yard line
CAR 83
Score
17-12
(13:03) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 32-R.Smart, Center-88-J.Zelenka, recovered by JAX at JAX 0. [] tackled in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on JAX-2-C.Hanson, Illegal Kick, declined.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:15TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 24
Score
17-18
(6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 5:26TD
Jourdan Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 65
Score
23-18
(5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:22TD
RPR. Proehl
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 12
Score
23-24
(:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1M. Brunell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +12.64 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2M. Hatchette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
3Jourdan Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
4Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
5J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.56 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
6J. Stokes · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
7R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
8F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 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

M. Brunell — JAX · Passing

M. Brunell posted the highest total EPA (+12.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

M. Brunell's top snap (+6.13 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.64 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +4.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.007	-0.026
Offensive success rate	44.6%	40.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.389	-0.194
Rush EPA/play	-0.311	-0.105
Defensive EPA/play	+0.026	-0.007
Defensive success rate	60.0%	55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.01, Carolina Panthers -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -2.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, +0.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — Mike Edwards (Q2 4:52)
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Hatchette (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 0:08)
Carolina Panthers — Malik Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 6:47)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 6:15)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Jourdan Lewis (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 5:26)
Carolina Panthers — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 0:22)

Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler (Q3 8:56)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 4:52); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 4:46) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 33 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 81-M.Hatchette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:00) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) 6-S.Marler 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 6:42) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the JAX 31 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the CAR 83 (Q4 13:03); Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 24 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 65 (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 6-S.Marler 55 yard field goal is BLOCKED (30-M.Minter), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. [WPA -49.6% · EPA -1.24]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +45.0% · EPA +4.48]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.7% · EPA +6.13]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +3.77]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Ayodele at JAX 34. 51-A.Ayodele to JAX 47 for 13 yards (86-K.Mangum). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -3.56]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.7% · EPA +6.13]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 81-M.Hatchette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +5.60]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) 8-M.Brunell Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 37, RECOVERED by CAR-96-A.Wallace at JAX 31. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.80]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +45.0% · EPA +4.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 4:52 · CAR 2 · Score 6-0
(4:52) 44-M.Edwards up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-90-J.Peppers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 4:46 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · CAR 33 · Score 13-0
(:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 81-M.Hatchette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · CAR 2 · Score 14-0
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 8:56 · CAR 22 · Score 17-0
(8:56) 6-S.Marler 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:47 · JAX 13 · Score 17-6
(6:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:42 · JAX 2 · Score 17-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · JAX 31 · Score 17-10
(15:00) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 13:03 · CAR 83 · Score 17-12
(13:03) 2-C.Hanson punt is BLOCKED by 32-R.Smart, Center-88-J.Zelenka, recovered by JAX at JAX 0. [] tackled in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on JAX-2-C.Hanson, Illegal Kick, declined.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · JAX 24 · Score 17-18
(6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:26 · CAR 65 · Score 23-18
(5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:22 · JAX 12 · Score 23-24
(:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers on 2003-09-07?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-23 in Week 1, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?

Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Carolina Panthers 17; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 23, Carolina Panthers 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Edwards (Q2 4:52) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Hatchette (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 0:08) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 6:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 6:15) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Lewis (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 5:26) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 0:22) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q3 8:56, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars), 71.9% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.64 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 48.0% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +4.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?

M. Brunell (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+6.13 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 84-J.Lewis for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Carolina Panthers won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Now 0-1 L

Carolina Panthers

Now 1-0 W

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