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NFL · Week 2 · September 18, 2005 · 9 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2005 Week 2 Recap

Colts defeat Jaguars 10–3 in Week 2

Malik Harrison led Fantasy Impact as Colts prevailed in a 3–10 Week 2 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 3 1–1
Final 3–10
Indianapolis Colts 10 2–0 Winner
Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
3–10
Top passer
B. Leftwich
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Harrison
Game date
September 18, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 3 REC · 49 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Broderick Jones
    Broderick Jones 1 REC · 41 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 4 REC · 38 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 3 REC · 36 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • E.James 27 CAR · 128 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Wayne 3 REC · 19 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Indianapolis Colts
Final score
Indianapolis Colts 10–3 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
Malik Harrison
Top passer
B. Leftwich
Biggest EPA play
(:44) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-…
Game date
2005-09-18

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 10–3 on 2005-09-18. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +4.87 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars300003
Indianapolis Colts01000010

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 7:03FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 10
    Score
    3-0

    (7:03) 10-J.Scobee 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 8:33TD
    RCR. Carthon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 6
    Score
    3-6

    (8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 8:27XP
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    3-7

    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 1:54FG
    MVM. Vanderjagt

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 23
    Score
    3-10

    (1:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  2. 2Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  3. 3E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4Broderick JonesBroderick Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
  5. 5Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  6. 6E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Malik Harrison

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving

Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+4.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.62 EPA per play.

Malik Harrison's top snap (-3.73 EPA): (9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Peterson at JAX 6. 54-M.Peterson to JAX 20 for 14 yards (71-R.Diem).

Biggest single play (-4.00 EPA): J. Scobee — (:44) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

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) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.62 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.146-0.065
Offensive success rate38.2%36.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.184-0.165
Rush EPA/play+0.033+0.023
Defensive EPA/play+0.065+0.146
Defensive success rate63.9%61.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -5.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -11.12 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Carthon (Q4 8:33)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 7:03)
  • Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) 10-J.Scobee 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 8:27) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the JAX 23 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich sacked at IND 42 for -2 yards (90-M.Reagor). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -0.90]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass incomplete to 82-J.Smith (21-B.Sanders, 25-N.Harper). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -1.83]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.86]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 82-J.Smith to IND 36 for 21 yards (20-M.Doss). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.15]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Peterson at JAX 6. 54-M.Peterson to JAX 20 for 14 yards (71-R.Diem). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.00]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Peterson at JAX 6. 54-M.Peterson to JAX 20 for 14 yards (71-R.Diem). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.73]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:33) — (8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.86]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 86-B.Jones to JAX 44 for 41 yards (20-M.Doss, 21-B.Sanders). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 7:03 · IND 10 · Score 3-0
    (7:03) 10-J.Scobee 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  2. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:33 · JAX 6 · Score 3-6
    (8:33) 35-R.Carthon right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 8:27 · JAX 2 · Score 3-7
    13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  4. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · JAX 23 · Score 3-10
    (1:54) 13-M.Vanderjagt 41 yard field goal 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.
  • Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts on 2005-09-18?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 10-3 in Week 2, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Indianapolis Colts 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Carthon (Q4 8:33) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 7:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 1:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 44.4% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.62 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 46.4% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.61 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts?

Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-3.73 EPA): (9:26) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Peterson at JAX 6. 54-M.Peterson to JAX 20 for 14 yards (71-R.Diem)..

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 10-3 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W