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NFL · Week 2 · September 18, 2006 · 9 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2006 Week 2 Recap

Jaguars defeat Steelers 9–0 in Week 2

Marcus Jones led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 0–9 Week 2 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 0 1–1
Final 0–9
Jacksonville Jaguars 9 2–0 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
0–9
Top passer
B. Leftwich
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Game date
September 18, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • N.Washington 3 REC · 32 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 2 REC · 29 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Tuman 1 REC · 10 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 6 REC · 73 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 8 REC · 95 YDS +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Leftwich 26/41 · 258 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 9–0 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Top passer
B. Leftwich
Biggest EPA play
(1:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED …
Game date
2006-09-18

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 9–0 on 2006-09-18. Marcus Jones posted a game-high +7.11 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 6 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers000000
Jacksonville Jaguars360009

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 5:28FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 13
    Score
    0-3

    (5:28) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 6:18FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    0-6

    (6:18) 10-J.Scobee 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 4:31FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 24
    Score
    0-9

    (4:31) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  2. 2Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.02 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  4. 4N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Wrighster · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  6. 6H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  7. 7F. Taylor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Marcus Jones

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Marcus Jones — JAX · Receiving

Marcus Jones posted the highest total EPA (+7.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.

Marcus Jones's top snap (+2.26 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass short right to 18-M.Jones pushed ob at JAX 29 for 14 yards (25-R.Clark).

Biggest single play (-5.21 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 23. 27-R.Mathis to PIT 2 for 21 yards (34-V.Haynes). Pressure by JJ 31

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) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.02 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -15.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.319-0.129
Offensive success rate32.8%35.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.432+0.098
Rush EPA/play-0.392-0.283
Defensive EPA/play+0.129+0.319
Defensive success rate64.4%67.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.32 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.13 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -11.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -20.41 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 5:28)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q4 6:18)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q4 4:31)
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 PIT 13 (Q3 5:28) — (5:28) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 10-J.Scobee 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 48. 27-R.Mathis to PIT 29 for 19 yards (34-V.Haynes). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.10]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass short left to 11-R.Williams to PIT 23 for 48 yards (25-R.Clark). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.87]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 85-N.Washington to JAX 48 for 16 yards (27-R.Mathis). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.50]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass short right intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Haggans (51-J.Farrior) at PIT 37. 53-C.Haggans to PIT 37 for no gain (87-G.Wrighster). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -2.52]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass short middle to 19-E.Wilford to JAX 47 for 16 yards (20-B.McFadden). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.26]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 23. 27-R.Mathis to PIT 2 for 21 yards (34-V.Haynes). Pressure by JJ 31 [WPA -1.5% · EPA -5.21]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at PIT 48. 27-R.Mathis to PIT 29 for 19 yards (34-V.Haynes). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.10]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass short left to 11-R.Williams to PIT 23 for 48 yards (25-R.Clark). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.87]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 7-B.Leftwich kneels to PIT 5 for -1 yards. [EPA -3.54]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 5:28 · PIT 13 · Score 0-3
    (5:28) 10-J.Scobee 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 6:18 · PIT 14 · Score 0-6
    (6:18) 10-J.Scobee 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 4:31 · PIT 24 · Score 0-9
    (4:31) 10-J.Scobee 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

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.
  • Marcus Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Leftwich (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2006-09-18?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 9-0 in Week 2, 2006.

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

Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 9.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 5:28, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 6:18, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 4:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 63.4% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.02 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 47.2% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -15.53 total passing EPA.

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

Marcus Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.26 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass short right to 18-M.Jones pushed ob at JAX 29 for 14 yards (25-R.Clark)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W