Colts 31–24 Jaguars: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2008

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.04 EPA): (8:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 31–24 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 7–17 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: D. Garrard
Biggest EPA play: (4:58) 9-D.Garrard pass short left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Ratliff …
Game date: 2008-12-18

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–24 on 2008-12-18, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 17–7 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +30.92 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	0	7	7	17	0	31
Jacksonville Jaguars	7	10	7	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

IND 28

JAX 41

+3IND 26

JAX 10

+3JAX 27

IND 72

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 11:05TD
DND. Northcutt
Points+6
Yard line
IND 28
Score
0-6
(11:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 86-D.Northcutt for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 10:59XP
JSJ. Scobee
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
0-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 11:43TD
DGD. Garrard
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
0-13
(11:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 11:37XP
JSJ. Scobee
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
0-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:46TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 41
Score
6-14
(8:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:39XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:06FG
JSJ. Scobee
Points+3
Yard line
IND 26
Score
7-17
(:06) 10-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:32TD
DRD. Rhodes
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 10
Score
13-17
(10:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 38-D.Rhodes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:26XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
14-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 2:33TD
MOM. Owens
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
14-23
(2:33) 24-M.Owens up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 2:28XP
JSJ. Scobee
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
14-24
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:36TD
Dean Clark
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 1
Score
20-24
(12:36) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 12:31XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
21-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:34FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 27
Score
24-24
(6:34) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:58TD
KRK. Ratliff
Points+6
Yard line
IND 72
Score
30-24
(4:58) 9-D.Garrard pass short left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Ratliff at JAX 35. 31-K.Ratliff for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:48XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
31-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +30.92 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
2R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
3Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +9.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
4D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
5D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
6M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7Marcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
8D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.26 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.09 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

Paul Manning — IND · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+30.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+5.04 EPA): (8:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.15 EPA): D. Garrard — (4:58) 9-D.Garrard pass short left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Ratliff at JAX 35. 31-K.Ratliff for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.26 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 82.9% completion · +23.5% CPOE · +0.88 EPA/play · +30.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play	+0.276	+0.124
Offensive success rate	58.9%	59.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.883	+0.093
Rush EPA/play	-0.449	+0.110
Defensive EPA/play	-0.124	-0.276
Defensive success rate	40.2%	41.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.28 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +20.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +10.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Northcutt (D. Garrard pass) (Q1 11:05)
Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Garrard (Q2 11:43)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 8:46)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 10:32)
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Owens (Q3 2:33)
Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 12:36)
Indianapolis Colts — K. Ratliff (Q4 4:58)

Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 0:06)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 6:34)

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 IND 28 (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 86-D.Northcutt for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 10:59) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 11:37) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 41 (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 8:39) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 10-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 10 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 38-D.Rhodes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 10:26) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 24-M.Owens up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 2:28) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 12:31) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the JAX 27 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 72 (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 9-D.Garrard pass short left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Ratliff at JAX 35. 31-K.Ratliff for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 4:48) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 9-D.Garrard pass short left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Ratliff at JAX 35. 31-K.Ratliff for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.3% · EPA -7.15]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard sacked at IND 16 for -9 yards (93-D.Freeney). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.73]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard sacked at 50 for -16 yards (79-R.Brock). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -2.95]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.04]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark ran ob at IND 49 for 21 yards. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.09]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 9-D.Garrard pass short left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Ratliff at JAX 35. 31-K.Ratliff for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.3% · EPA -7.15]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.04]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 86-D.Northcutt for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.81]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard sacked at IND 16 for -9 yards (93-D.Freeney). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.73]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 11:05 · IND 28 · Score 0-6
(11:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 86-D.Northcutt for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 10:59 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 11:43 · IND 2 · Score 0-13
(11:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 11:37 · IND 2 · Score 0-14
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 8:46 · JAX 41 · Score 6-14
(8:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:39 · JAX 2 · Score 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · IND 26 · Score 7-17
(:06) 10-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 10:32 · JAX 10 · Score 13-17
(10:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 38-D.Rhodes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 10:26 · JAX 2 · Score 14-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 2:33 · IND 2 · Score 14-23
(2:33) 24-M.Owens up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 2:28 · IND 2 · Score 14-24
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 12:36 · JAX 1 · Score 20-24
(12:36) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · JAX 2 · Score 21-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 6:34 · JAX 27 · Score 24-24
(6:34) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 4:58 · IND 72 · Score 30-24
(4:58) 9-D.Garrard pass short left intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Ratliff at JAX 35. 31-K.Ratliff for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 4:48 · JAX 2 · Score 31-24
4-A.Vinatieri 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.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
D. Garrard (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2008-12-18?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-24 in Week 16, 2008.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 24.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Northcutt (D. Garrard pass) (Q1 11:05) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Garrard (Q2 11:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 8:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (P. Manning pass) (Q3 10:32) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Owens (Q3 2:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q4 12:36) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — K. Ratliff (Q4 4:58) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 6:34, 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?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 60.9% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.26 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 82.9% completion, +23.5% CPOE, +0.88 EPA per dropback, +30.92 total passing EPA.

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

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.04 EPA): (8:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

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