Chargers 21–27 Jaguars: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2003

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

D. Boston (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.46 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+5.03 EPA): (10:07) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score: Jacksonville Jaguars 27–21 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Denzel Boston
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 28-F.Taylor for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2003-10-05

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–21 on 2003-10-05. Denzel Boston posted a game-high +14.46 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	7	0	14	0	21
Jacksonville Jaguars	7	3	10	7	0	27

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

JAX 46

+3LAC 35

LAC 18

+1LAC 12

+3LAC 9

JAX 33

LAC 60

JAX 13

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 5:48TD
FTF. Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
0-6
(5:48) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 5:43XP
SMS. Marler
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-7
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:07TD
DBDenzel Boston
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 46
Score
6-7
(10:07) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:56XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
7-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:04FG
SMS. Marler
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 35
Score
7-10
(:04) 6-S.Marler 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 6:46TD
Tru Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
7-16
(6:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 6:39XP
SMS. Marler
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
7-17
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 2:42FG
SMS. Marler
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
7-20
(2:42) 6-S.Marler 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:26TD
EPE. Parker
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 33
Score
13-20
(4:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:19XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
14-20
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 2:00TD
FTF. Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 60
Score
14-26
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 28-F.Taylor for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 1:47XP
SMS. Marler
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-27
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:30TD
DBDenzel Boston
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 13
Score
20-27
(:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:20XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
21-27
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.46 total EPA · 14 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
2B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +14.32 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
3Jonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +10.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
4F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.93 EPA/play
5D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.81 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
6E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.21 EPA/play
7M. Hatchette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.56 EPA/play
8Tru Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 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

Denzel Boston — LAC · Receiving

Denzel Boston posted the highest total EPA (+14.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.

Denzel Boston's top snap (+5.03 EPA): (10:07) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.88 EPA): B. Leftwich — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 28-F.Taylor for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.81 total EPA
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +14.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play	+0.037	+0.108
Offensive success rate	42.9%	44.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.163	+0.421
Rush EPA/play	-0.048	-0.245
Defensive EPA/play	-0.108	-0.037
Defensive success rate	55.8%	57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, +9.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +3.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor (Q1 5:48)
Los Angeles Chargers — Denzel Boston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 10:07)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Tru Edwards (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 6:46)
Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q4 4:26)
Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor (B. Leftwich pass) (Q4 2:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — Denzel Boston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:30)

Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler (Q2 0:04)
Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler (Q3 2:42)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 5:43) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 46 (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 9:56) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 6-S.Marler 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 12 (Q3 6:39) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 6-S.Marler 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 33 (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 4:19) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 60 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 28-F.Taylor for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:47) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:20) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:36) — (12:36) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates to JAX 5 for 13 yards (90-T.Brackens, 51-A.Ayodele). FUMBLES (90-T.Brackens), RECOVERED by JAX-54-M.Peterson at JAX 10. [WPA -17.9% · EPA -4.56]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +5.03]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 7:26) — (7:26) 7-B.Leftwich FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 35, RECOVERED by LAC-92-J.Fisk at LAC 35. [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.04]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 81-M.Hatchette to LAC 37 for 45 yards (22-S.Davis). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.56]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich sacked at LAC 44 for -6 yards (99-R.Johnson). FUMBLES (99-R.Johnson), recovered by JAX-63-B.Meester at LAC 44. Ball actually recovered on LAC38. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -0.74]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 28-F.Taylor for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.3% · EPA +6.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +5.03]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +4.63]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston to LAC 33 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by JAX-92-R.Meier at LAC 36. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.61]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 5:48 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
(5:48) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 5:43 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:07 · JAX 46 · Score 6-7
(10:07) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:56 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · LAC 35 · Score 7-10
(:04) 6-S.Marler 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 6:46 · LAC 18 · Score 7-16
(6:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-T.Edwards for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 6:39 · LAC 12 · Score 7-17
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · LAC 9 · Score 7-20
(2:42) 6-S.Marler 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:26 · JAX 33 · Score 13-20
(4:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · JAX 2 · Score 14-20
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LAC 60 · Score 14-26
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 28-F.Taylor for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 1:47 · LAC 2 · Score 14-27
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · JAX 13 · Score 20-27
(:30) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:20 · JAX 2 · Score 21-27
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

Key takeaways

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2003-10-05?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-21 in Week 5, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (Q1 5:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Boston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 10:07) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Edwards (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 6:46) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q4 4:26) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (B. Leftwich pass) (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Boston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:30) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q3 2:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.3% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.81 total passing EPA. B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 55.9% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +14.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Denzel Boston (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.46 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+5.03 EPA): (10:07) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W

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