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NFL · Week 17 · December 28, 2003 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2003 Week 17 Recap

Falcons defeat Jaguars 21–14 in Week 17

M.Vick led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 14–21 Week 17 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 14 5–11
Final 14–21
Atlanta Falcons 21 5–11 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
14–21
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 7–21 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
B. Leftwich
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Vick
Game date
December 28, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • F.Taylor 22 CAR · 121 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tru Edwards
    Tru Edwards 2 REC · 27 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Toefield 3 REC · 31 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • M.Vick 12/25 · 178 YDS · 2 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Price 4 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Finneran 2 REC · 46 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 21–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 7–21 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Vick
Top passer
B. Leftwich
Biggest EPA play
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Cond…
Game date
2003-12-28

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21–14 on 2003-12-28. M. Vick posted a game-high +8.66 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Jacksonville Jaguars7070014
Atlanta Falcons14770021

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:46TD
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-6

    (8:46) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-98-J.Henderson, Encroachment, declined.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:41XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Conduct called on ATL #65 K.Forney; will be assessed on ensuing kickoff. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 3:46TD
    Tru Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    6-7

    (3:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-T.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 3:41XP
    SMS. Marler

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-7

    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 0:34TD
    PPP. Price

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 44
    Score
    7-13

    (:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 0:23XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-14

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:11TD
    Jonas Griffith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    7-20

    (:11) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:07XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-21

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 15:00TD
    SMS. Marler

    Points+7

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    7-21

    6-S.Marler kicks 64 yards from JAX 30 to ATL 6. 20-A.Rossum to ATL 24 for 18 yards (41-N.Sorensen).

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 3:04TD
    LTL. Toefield

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    13-21

    (3:04) 22-L.Toefield right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 2:59XP
    SMS. Marler

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    14-21

    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.66 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
  3. 3F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +5.10 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
  5. 5Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Toefield · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 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. Vick — ATL · Passing

M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+8.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

M. Vick's top snap (-4.37 EPA): (12:27) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Ayodele at JAX 36. 51-A.Ayodele ran ob at JAX 38 for 2 yards.

Biggest single play (-4.75 EPA): J. Feely — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Conduct called on ATL #65 K.Forney; will be assessed on ensuing kickoff. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Unsportsmanli

Quarterback report card

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

  • B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.19 total EPA
  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +8.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.019+0.019
Offensive success rate44.3%49.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.096+0.350
Rush EPA/play+0.134-0.003
Defensive EPA/play-0.019-0.019
Defensive success rate50.6%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.02, Atlanta Falcons +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +1.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +1.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett (Q1 8:46)
  • Tru EdwardsJacksonville Jaguars — Tru Edwards (B. Leftwich pass) (Q1 3:46)
  • Atlanta Falcons — P. Price (M. Vick pass) (Q1 0:34)
  • Jonas GriffithAtlanta Falcons — Jonas Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q2 0:11)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Toefield (Q3 3:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-98-J.Henderson, Encroachment, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 8:41); Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-T.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 3:41) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q1 0:34) — (:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 0:23) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 0:07) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 30 (Q3 15:00) — 6-S.Marler kicks 64 yards from JAX 30 to ATL 6. 20-A.Rossum to ATL 24 for 18 yards (41-N.Sorensen).; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) 22-L.Toefield right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:59) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 7-B.Leftwich pass incomplete to 87-G.Wrighster. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -2.52]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:34) — (:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.03]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 6-S.Marler 30 yard field goal is BLOCKED (21-J.Bolden), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.78]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Ayodele at JAX 36. 51-A.Ayodele ran ob at JAX 38 for 2 yards. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -4.37]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich right end pushed ob at ATL 22 for 18 yards (23-K.Mathis). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +1.62]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:41) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Conduct called on ATL #65 K.Forney; will be assessed on ensuing kickoff. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Unsportsmanli [WPA +1.1% · EPA -4.75]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Ayodele at JAX 36. 51-A.Ayodele ran ob at JAX 38 for 2 yards. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -4.37]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:34) — (:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.03]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 6-S.Marler 30 yard field goal is BLOCKED (21-J.Bolden), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.78]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 8:46 · JAX 2 · Score 0-6
    (8:46) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-98-J.Henderson, Encroachment, declined.
  2. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:41 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Unsportsmanlike Conduct called on ATL #65 K.Forney; will be assessed on ensuing kickoff. PENALTY on ATL-65-K.Forney, Unsportsmanli
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 3:46 · ATL 15 · Score 6-7
    (3:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-T.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 3:41 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:34 · JAX 44 · Score 7-13
    (:34) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Handoff to ATL 45 Duckett, who pitched back to ATL 7 Vick before reaching line.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:23 · JAX 2 · Score 7-14
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  7. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · JAX 1 · Score 7-20
    (:11) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · JAX 2 · Score 7-21
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  9. Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q3 15:00 · JAX 30 · Score 7-21
    6-S.Marler kicks 64 yards from JAX 30 to ATL 6. 20-A.Rossum to ATL 24 for 18 yards (41-N.Sorensen).
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 3:04 · ATL 4 · Score 13-21
    (3:04) 22-L.Toefield right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 2:59 · ATL 2 · Score 14-21
    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.

Key takeaways

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

  • Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons on 2003-12-28?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-14 in Week 17, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Atlanta Falcons 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 8:46) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Edwards (B. Leftwich pass) (Q1 3:46) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — P. Price (M. Vick pass) (Q1 0:34) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q2 0:11) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Toefield (Q3 3:04) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?

B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 57.6% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 48.0% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +8.66 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (-4.37 EPA): (12:27) 7-M.Vick pass INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Ayodele at JAX 36. 51-A.Ayodele ran ob at JAX 38 for 2 yards..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W