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NFL · Week 5 · October 5, 2008 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Steelers defeat Jaguars 26–21 in Week 5

H.Ward led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 26–21 Week 5 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 26 4–1 Winner
Final 26–21
Jacksonville Jaguars 21 2–3
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
26–21
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 20–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
H.Ward
Game date
October 5, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • H.Ward 7 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 26/48 · 289 YDS · 4 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Washington 6 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Mykal Walker
    Mykal Walker 6 REC · 107 YDS +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Garrard 18/41 · 188 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 2 REC · 25 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 26–21 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 20–14 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
H. Ward
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED …
Game date
2008-10-05

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26–21 on 2008-10-05. H. Ward posted a game-high +11.10 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Pittsburgh Steelers71360026
Jacksonville Jaguars14070021

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

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 13:05TD
    RMR. Mathis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 44
    Score
    0-6

    (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 12:49XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-7

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 5:23TD
    Herb Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    6-7

    (5:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 5:18XP
    Gareth Warren

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 2:31TD
    MJM. Jones-Drew

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    7-13

    (2:31) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 2:27XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-14

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:42FG
    Gareth Warren

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 20
    Score
    10-14

    (12:42) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 9:28TD
    NWN. Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 48
    Score
    16-14

    (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 9:20XP
    Gareth Warren

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    17-14

    3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:49FG
    Gareth Warren

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 5
    Score
    20-14

    (:49) 3-Je.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 14:11TD
    Marcedes Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 24
    Score
    20-20

    (14:11) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 14:05XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    20-21

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 1:59TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 8
    Score
    26-21

    (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.98 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  3. 3Mykal WalkerMykal Walker · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +7.74 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  5. 5N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  7. 7Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  8. 8Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 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 (+11.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.59 EPA per play.

H. Ward's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Biggest single play (-7.70 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.98 total EPA
  • D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.110+0.019
Offensive success rate46.7%37.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.208+0.189
Rush EPA/play+0.019-0.470
Defensive EPA/play-0.019-0.110
Defensive success rate63.0%53.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +1.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +9.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Mathis (Q1 13:05)
  • Herb MillerPittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 5:23)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 2:31)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 9:28)
  • Marcedes LewisJacksonville Jaguars — Marcedes Lewis (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 14:11)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:59)

Field goals

  • Gareth WarrenPittsburgh Steelers — Gareth Warren (Q2 12:42)
  • Gareth WarrenPittsburgh Steelers — Gareth Warren (Q2 0:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q1 13:05); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 12:49) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 5:18) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 2:27) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 20 (Q2 12:42) — (12:42) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 48 (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 9:20) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 5 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) 3-Je.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–6. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 24 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 14:05) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q4 1:59).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +2.98]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.3% · EPA -7.70]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +4.77]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward to JAX 13 for 18 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh) [92-R.Meier]. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +2.19]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +2.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.3% · EPA -7.70]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +4.77]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 33-G.Jones to PIT 37 for 15 yards (20-B.McFadden). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.01]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +2.98]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 13:05 · JAX 44 · Score 0-6
    (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 28. 27-R.Mathis for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 12:49 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:23 · JAX 1 · Score 6-7
    (5:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 5:18 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
    3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 2:31 · PIT 1 · Score 7-13
    (2:31) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 2:27 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 12:42 · JAX 20 · Score 10-14
    (12:42) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:28 · JAX 48 · Score 16-14
    (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:20 · JAX 2 · Score 17-14
    3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:49 · JAX 5 · Score 20-14
    (:49) 3-Je.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 14:11 · PIT 24 · Score 20-20
    (14:11) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 89-M.Lewis for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · PIT 2 · Score 20-21
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:59 · JAX 8 · Score 26-21
    (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers 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 Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2008-10-05?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-21 in Week 5, 2008.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 14; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Jacksonville Jaguars 21.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Mathis (Q1 13:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 5:23) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 2:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 9:28) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (D. Garrard pass) (Q4 14:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:59) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q2 12:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q2 0:49, 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. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.2% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.98 total passing EPA. D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 43.9% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.74 total passing EPA.

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

H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (1:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

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