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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2003 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2003 Week 8 Recap

Titans defeat Jaguars 30–17 in Week 8

S.McNair led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 30–17 Week 8 finish.

Tennessee Titans 30 6–2 Winner
Final 30–17
Jacksonville Jaguars 17 1–6
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
30–17
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 20–10 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
S.McNair
Game date
October 26, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • S.McNair 21/30 · 187 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Calico 3 REC · 27 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 3 REC · 29 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • D.Garrard 9/12 · 86 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 3 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Wrighster 3 REC · 23 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 30–17 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 20–10 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. McNair
Top passer
S. McNair
Biggest EPA play
(10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX…
Game date
2003-10-26

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30–17 on 2003-10-26. S. McNair posted a game-high +9.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Tennessee Titans101073030
Jacksonville Jaguars01007017

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 12:14FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    3-0

    (12:14) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 4:37TD
    EGE. George

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    9-0

    (4:37) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 4:33XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    10-0

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 14:23FG
    SMS. Marler

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 31
    Score
    10-3

    (14:23) 6-S.Marler 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 7:34TD
    TCT. Calico

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 7
    Score
    16-3

    (7:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 7:26XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    17-3

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 3:47TD
    Jonnu Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 49
    Score
    17-9

    (3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 3:38XP
    SMS. Marler

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    17-10

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

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:06FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    20-10

    (:06) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 8:42TD
    EGE. George

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    26-10

    (8:42) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 8:36XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    27-10

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  12. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 1:51FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    30-10

    (1:51) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:09TD
    GWG. Wrighster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 5
    Score
    30-16

    (:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:05XP
    SMS. Marler

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    30-17

    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. 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +9.24 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +6.55 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Calico · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  4. 4Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Wrighster · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  6. 6Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 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

S. McNair — TEN · Passing

S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+9.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

S. McNair's top snap (-4.14 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Brackens at JAX 34. 90-T.Brackens to JAX 38 for 4 yards (89-F.Wycheck).

Biggest single play (-7.78 EPA): B. Leftwich — (10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX 7 for 43 yards (28-F.Taylor). JJ7 Leftwich pressured by Kearse and Carter.

Quarterback report card

S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.24 total EPA
  • B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.56 EPA/play · -16.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTennessee TitansJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.144-0.066
Offensive success rate55.8%52.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.308-0.241
Rush EPA/play+0.015+0.044
Defensive EPA/play+0.066-0.144
Defensive success rate47.9%44.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tennessee Titans: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.07 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -4.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +12.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — E. George (Q1 4:37)
  • Tennessee Titans — T. Calico (S. McNair pass) (Q2 7:34)
  • Jonnu SmithJacksonville Jaguars — Jonnu Smith (B. Leftwich pass) (Q2 3:47)
  • Tennessee Titans — E. George (Q3 8:42)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Wrighster (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 0:09)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q1 12:14)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler (Q2 14:23)
  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q2 0:06)
  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q4 1:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 4:37) — (4:37) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 4:33) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the TEN 31 (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 6-S.Marler 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q2 7:34) — (7:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 7:26) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 49 (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 3:38) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 8:36) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:05) — 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 (Q3 10:19) — (10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX 7 for 43 yards (28-F.Taylor). JJ7 Leftwich pressured by Kearse and Carter. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -7.78]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at JAX 29. 22-A.Dyson to JAX 29 for no gain (82-J.Smith). Play Challenged by JAX and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by JAX at 12:40.) [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.25]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +4.75]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to JAX 31 for 27 yards (35-D.Cooper). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.11]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 7:34) — (7:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.00]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:19) — (10:19) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Smith (90-J.Kearse) at 50. 98-R.Smith to JAX 7 for 43 yards (28-F.Taylor). JJ7 Leftwich pressured by Kearse and Carter. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -7.78]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +4.75]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 82-J.Smith INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at JAX 29. 22-A.Dyson to JAX 29 for no gain (82-J.Smith). Play Challenged by JAX and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by JAX at 12:40.) [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.25]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 85-C.Hankton INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Beckham at TEN 0. Touchback. [WPA -2.8% · EPA -4.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 12:14 · JAX 25 · Score 3-0
    (12:14) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  2. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 4:37 · JAX 1 · Score 9-0
    (4:37) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 4:33 · JAX 2 · Score 10-0
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 14:23 · TEN 31 · Score 10-3
    (14:23) 6-S.Marler 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 7:34 · JAX 7 · Score 16-3
    (7:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-T.Calico for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 7:26 · JAX 2 · Score 17-3
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 3:47 · TEN 49 · Score 17-9
    (3:47) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 3:38 · TEN 2 · Score 17-10
    6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals.
  9. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · JAX 25 · Score 20-10
    (:06) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  10. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 8:42 · JAX 1 · Score 26-10
    (8:42) 27-E.George up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 8:36 · JAX 2 · Score 27-10
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  12. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 1:51 · JAX 15 · Score 30-10
    (1:51) 1-G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · TEN 5 · Score 30-16
    (:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 0:05 · TEN 2 · Score 30-17
    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.

  • Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2003-10-26?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-17 in Week 8, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q1 4:37) Tennessee Titans touchdown — T. Calico (S. McNair pass) (Q2 7:34) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (B. Leftwich pass) (Q2 3:47) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q3 8:42) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — G. Wrighster (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 0:09) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 12:14, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q2 14:23, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 1:51, 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?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 70.0% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.24 total passing EPA. B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -16.66 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-4.14 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Brackens at JAX 34. 90-T.Brackens to JAX 38 for 4 yards (89-F.Wycheck)..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

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