Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 24–17 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 10–3 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Leftwich
- Top passer
- B. Leftwich
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-10-03
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–17 on 2004-10-03. B. Leftwich posted a game-high +17.54 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 | |
| 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +17.54 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 2
Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +12.20 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 3
B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 4

Jonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play - 5
E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 6
M. Pollard · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play - 7

Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play - 8

Tru Edwards · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 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
B. Leftwich — JAX · Passing
B. Leftwich posted the highest total EPA (+17.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
B. Leftwich's top snap (+5.78 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +17.54 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +12.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.221 | +0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.1% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.407 | +0.373 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.430 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.221 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 42.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.22 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.07 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +15.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +6.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Indianapolis Colts — M. Pollard (Paul Manning pass) 
Jacksonville Jaguars — Jonnu Smith (B. Leftwich pass)
Indianapolis Colts — E. James
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 15 (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 5:55) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 10-J.Scobee 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 24 (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 16 (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 2:54) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 11–7. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 4 (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 10-J.Scobee 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 40 (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 10:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-B.Jones is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 32-E.James up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 3:33) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete to 44-D.Clark (52-D.Smith). Play Challenged by JAX and REVERSED. 18-P.Manning pass intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Smith at IND 49. 52-D.Smith to IND 4
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 32-E.James up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 28-F.Taylor right tackle to IND 42 for 1 yard (50-D.Thornton). FUMBLES (50-D.Thornton), RECOVERED by IND-59-C.June at IND 40.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 28-F.Taylor up the middle to IND 45 for no gain (94-R.Morris). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 28-F.Taylor right tackle to IND 42 for 1 yard (50-D.Thornton). FUMBLES (50-D.Thornton), RECOVERED by IND-59-C.June at IND 40.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete to 44-D.Clark (52-D.Smith). Play Challenged by JAX and REVERSED. 18-P.Manning pass intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Smith at IND 49. 52-D.Smith to IND 4
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 8:57) — (8:57) 22-L.Toefield up the middle to IND 24 for no gain (94-R.Morris; 79-R.Brock).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 6:00 · JAX 15 · Score 6-0
(6:00) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 5:55 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:43 · JAX 28 · Score 10-0
(:43) 13-M.Vanderjagt 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · IND 29 · Score 10-3
(:05) 10-J.Scobee 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 8:51 · IND 24 · Score 10-6
(8:51) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:59 · JAX 16 · Score 16-6
(2:59) 18-P.Manning pass to 81-M.Pollard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:54 · JAX 2 · Score 17-6
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 12:07 · IND 4 · Score 17-9
(12:07) 10-J.Scobee 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:45 · IND 40 · Score 17-15
(10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 10:37 · IND 2 · Score 17-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-B.Jones is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 3:42 · JAX 3 · Score 23-17
(3:42) 32-E.James up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 3:33 · JAX 2 · Score 24-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2004-10-03?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-17 in Week 4, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 11; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q1 6:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pollard (P. Manning pass) (Q3 2:59) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Smith (B. Leftwich pass) (Q4 10:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q4 3:42) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 0:43, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 8:51, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 12:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 61.7% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +17.54 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +12.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L