Jaguars 23–17 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2005

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

H. Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.

Quick answer

Winner: Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score: Jacksonville Jaguars 23–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Jacksonville Jaguars 10–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Herb Miller
Top passer: B. Leftwich
Biggest EPA play: (11:34) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at P…
Game date: 2005-10-16

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23–17 on 2005-10-16, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 14–10 halftime lead. Herb Miller posted a game-high +6.42 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	7	3	7	0	6	23
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	14	0	3	0	17

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

JAX 15

+1JAX 2

PIT 77

+1JAX 2

+3JAX 11

JAX 65

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 1:19TD
GJG. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 7
Score
6-0
(1:19) 33-G.Jones right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 1:12XP
JSJ. Scobee
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
7-0
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00TD
Herb Miller
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
7-6
(15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 83-H.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:52XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:08TD
C.J. Hanson
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 77
Score
7-13
(14:08) 2-C.Hanson punts 49 yards to PIT 28, Center-88-J.Zelenka. 82-A.Randle El for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:50XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
7-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:03FG
JSJ. Scobee
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 6
Score
10-14
(:03) 10-J.Scobee 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 11:51TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 10
Score
16-14
(11:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-43-T.Polamalu, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 11:46.)
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 11:46XP
JSJ. Scobee
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
17-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:39FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 11
Score
17-17
(9:39) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
OT 11:34TD
RMR. Mathis
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 65
Score
23-17
(11:34) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 41. 27-R.Mathis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
2Ryan Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
3Marcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
4B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +3.72 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
5Q. Morgan · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
6Jonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
7A. Pearman · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
8E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 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

Herb Miller — PIT · Receiving

Herb Miller posted the highest total EPA (+6.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.60 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-8.03 EPA): T. Maddox — (11:34) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 41. 27-R.Mathis for 41 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) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.72 total EPA
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 36 dropbacks · 30.6% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.138	-0.272
Offensive success rate	38.3%	30.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.093	-0.118
Rush EPA/play	-0.385	-0.533
Defensive EPA/play	+0.272	+0.138
Defensive success rate	69.9%	61.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.27 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -12.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -22.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Jones (Q1 1:19)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 15:00)
Pittsburgh Steelers — C.J. Hanson (Q2 14:08)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Marcus Jones (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 11:51)
Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Mathis (OT 11:34)

Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 0:03)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 9:39)

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 PIT 7 (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 33-G.Jones right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 1:12) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 15 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 83-H.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 14:52) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 77 (Q2 14:08) — (14:08) 2-C.Hanson punts 49 yards to PIT 28, Center-88-J.Zelenka. 82-A.Randle El for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 13:50) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 10-J.Scobee 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q3 11:51); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 11:46) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q4 9:39) — (9:39) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Overtime: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 65 (OT 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 41. 27-R.Mathis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 41. 27-R.Mathis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -52.4% · EPA -8.03]
Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 13:37) — (13:37) 8-T.Maddox FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 27, RECOVERED by JAX-97-R.Hayward at JAX 36. 97-R.Hayward to JAX 36 for no gain (8-T.Maddox). [WPA -38.4% · EPA -3.81]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McFadden at PIT 0. Touchback. Pressure by #92 Harrison [WPA -37.7% · EPA -2.19]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 11-R.Williams to PIT 33 for 41 yards (43-T.Polamalu). PENALTY on PIT-43-T.Polamalu, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 33. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +5.67]
Jacksonville Jaguars (OT 11:48) — (11:48) 2-C.Hanson punts 48 yards to PIT 33, Center-88-J.Zelenka. 82-A.Randle El to PIT 35 for 2 yards (41-N.Sorensen). [WPA +20.3% · EPA +0.51]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 41. 27-R.Mathis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -52.4% · EPA -8.03]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 11-R.Williams to PIT 33 for 41 yards (43-T.Polamalu). PENALTY on PIT-43-T.Polamalu, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 33. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +5.67]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 14:08) — (14:08) 2-C.Hanson punts 49 yards to PIT 28, Center-88-J.Zelenka. 82-A.Randle El for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.90]
Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 13:37) — (13:37) 8-T.Maddox FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 27, RECOVERED by JAX-97-R.Hayward at JAX 36. 97-R.Hayward to JAX 36 for no gain (8-T.Maddox). [WPA -38.4% · EPA -3.81]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 1:19 · PIT 7 · Score 6-0
(1:19) 33-G.Jones right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 1:12 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · JAX 15 · Score 7-6
(15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 83-H.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:52 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:08 · PIT 77 · Score 7-13
(14:08) 2-C.Hanson punts 49 yards to PIT 28, Center-88-J.Zelenka. 82-A.Randle El for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:50 · JAX 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · PIT 6 · Score 10-14
(:03) 10-J.Scobee 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 11:51 · PIT 10 · Score 16-14
(11:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 18-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-43-T.Polamalu, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Time
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 11:46 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 9:39 · JAX 11 · Score 17-17
(9:39) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — OT 11:34 · JAX 65 · Score 23-17
(11:34) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 41. 27-R.Mathis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
Herb Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2005-10-16?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-17 in Week 6, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q5: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — G. Jones (Q1 1:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Hanson (Q2 14:08) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 11:51) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Mathis (OT 11:34) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 9:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 47.5% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.72 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 30.6% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Herb Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

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