Quick answer
- Winner
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Final score
- Jacksonville Jaguars 31–29 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Jacksonville Jaguars 21–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Ward
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.M…
- Game date
- 2008-01-05
Game summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–29 on 2008-01-05. H. Ward posted a game-high +9.53 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 | |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play - 2
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 3
S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play - 4
M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.52 EPA/play - 5
E. Wilford · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 6
D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play - 7

Carlton Davis III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 8
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +0.89 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.02 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
H. Ward — PIT · Receiving
H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+9.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
H. Ward's top snap (+3.09 EPA): (11:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 86-H.Ward pushed ob at PIT 49 for 33 yards (56-J.Durant). Pass was intended for #83 Miller at the PIT 35; tipped off his hands and recoverd by #86 Ward
Biggest single play (-8.99 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (10:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 37. 27-R.Mathis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-33-G.Russell, Low Block, 15 yards, enforc
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 53 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.89 total EPA
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 29 dropbacks · 31.0% completion · -13.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.002 | -0.058 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.017 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.074 | -0.269 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.058 | +0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 57.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -0.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -5.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport
Jacksonville Jaguars — F. Taylor
Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Mathis
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (D. Garrard pass)
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 10:03) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:39) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 52 (Q2 10:31); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 10:19) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 43 (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 32-M.Jones-Drew for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 8:34) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) 3-J.Reed 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q3 4:44) — (4:44) 32-M.Jones-Drew left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:39) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 19–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 37 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:53) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 14 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) #68 Kemoeatu reports as eligible receiver. 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 7 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 21 for -7 yards (93-B.McCray). FUMBLES (93-B.McCray) [93-B.McCray], RECOVERED by JAX-66-D.Landri at PIT 21. 66-D.Landri to PIT 21 for no gain (44-N.Dav
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard scrambles up the middle to PIT 11 for 32 yards (23-T.Carter).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 37. 27-R.Mathis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-33-G.Russell, Low Block, 15 yards, enforc
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right intended for 89-M.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at JAX 47. 24-I.Taylor to JAX 16 for 31 yards (9-D.Garrard).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 40 yards to JAX 33, Center-60-G.Warren. 86-D.Northcutt to JAX 49 for 16 yards (60-G.Warren).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 37. 27-R.Mathis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-33-G.Russell, Low Block, 15 yards, enforc
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 10:03) — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to JAX 3. 32-M.Jones-Drew to PIT 1 for 96 yards (37-A.Madison).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 32-M.Jones-Drew for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:06 · JAX 1 · Score 0-6
(10:06) 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:03 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 9:47 · PIT 1 · Score 6-7
(9:47) 28-F.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 9:39 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · JAX 52 · Score 13-7
(10:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 37. 27-R.Mathis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-33-G.Russell, Low Block, 15 yards, enforc
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 10:19 · PIT 2 · Score 14-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 8:42 · PIT 43 · Score 20-7
(8:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 32-M.Jones-Drew for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 8:34 · PIT 2 · Score 21-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:28 · JAX 10 · Score 21-10
(9:28) 3-J.Reed 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 4:44 · PIT 10 · Score 27-10
(4:44) 32-M.Jones-Drew left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 4:39 · PIT 2 · Score 28-10
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · JAX 37 · Score 28-16
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · JAX 2 · Score 28-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:29 · JAX 14 · Score 28-23
(10:29) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:28 · JAX 1 · Score 28-29
(6:28) #68 Kemoeatu reports as eligible receiver. 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 0:40 · PIT 7 · Score 31-29
(:40) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
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.
- H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2008-01-05?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-29 in Week 18, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 19; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q1 10:06) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — F. Taylor (Q1 9:47) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Mathis (Q2 10:31) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 8:42) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q3 4:44) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 10:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q4 6:28) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 9:28, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 0:40, 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. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.7% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.89 total passing EPA. D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 31.0% completion, -13.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.09 EPA): (11:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 86-H.Ward pushed ob at PIT 49 for 33 yards (56-J.Durant). Pass was intended for #83 Miller at the PIT 35; tipped off his han.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 31-29 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L