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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2008 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2008 Week 8 Recap

Browns defeat Jaguars 23–17 in Week 8

D.Garrard led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 23–17 Week 8 finish.

Cleveland Browns 23 3–4 Winner
Final 23–17
Jacksonville Jaguars 17 3–4
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
23–17
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 17–7 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
D. Garrard
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Garrard
Game date
October 26, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Darius Anderson
    Darius Anderson 14/30 · 236 YDS · 1 TD +11.0 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Heiden 3 REC · 73 YDS +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Steptoe 1 REC · 53 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • D.Garrard 25/50 · 321 YDS · 2 TD +12.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 8 REC · 117 YDS · 1 TD +11.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Northcutt 5 REC · 49 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 23–17 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 17–7 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Garrard
Top passer
D. Garrard
Biggest EPA play
(8:52) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 82-S.Heiden to JAX 2 for 51 yards (29-B.Williams).
Game date
2008-10-26

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23–17 on 2008-10-26. D. Garrard posted a game-high +12.61 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns71006023
Jacksonville Jaguars0773017

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:13TD
    DSD. Stallworth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    6-0

    (2:13) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 18-D.Stallworth for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:08XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 10:34TD
    Ryan Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    7-6

    (10:34) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 10:28XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:26TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    13-7

    (7:26) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:20XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    14-7

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 2:13FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 14
    Score
    17-7

    (2:13) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 10:27TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 8
    Score
    17-13

    (10:27) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 18-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 10:27XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    17-14

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

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 8:53FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 35
    Score
    17-17

    (8:53) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 4:39FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    20-17

    (4:39) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  12. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 4:11FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    23-17

    (4:11) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +12.61 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +11.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  3. 3Darius AndersonDarius Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +10.98 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.12 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Steptoe · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.18 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  7. 7Bryan EdwardsBryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  8. 8Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 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

D. Garrard — JAX · Passing

D. Garrard posted the highest total EPA (+12.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

D. Garrard's top snap (+3.25 EPA): (10:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 18-M.Jones to JAX 46 for 20 yards (94-L.Williams) [92-S.Rogers]. PENALTY on CLE-92-S.Rogers, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 46.

Biggest single play (+6.01 EPA): Darius Anderson — (8:52) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 82-S.Heiden to JAX 2 for 51 yards (29-B.Williams).

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) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +12.61 total EPA
  • Darius AndersonDarius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +10.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.133+0.003
Offensive success rate45.7%47.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.366+0.252
Rush EPA/play-0.134-0.283
Defensive EPA/play-0.003-0.133
Defensive success rate52.7%54.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +9.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +0.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — D. Stallworth (Darius Anderson pass) (Q1 2:13)
  • Ryan WilliamsJacksonville Jaguars — Ryan Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 10:34)
  • Jourdan LewisCleveland Browns — Jourdan Lewis (Q2 7:26)
  • Marcus JonesJacksonville Jaguars — Marcus Jones (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 10:27)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 2:13)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q4 8:53)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 4:39)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 4:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 18-D.Stallworth for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 2:08) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 10:28) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q2 7:26) — (7:26) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 7:20) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 14 (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 18-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 10:27) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 2 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 12-S.Steptoe to JAX 1 for 53 yards (25-R.Nelson). [WPA +29.9% · EPA +5.18]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:35) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 30 to JAX 4. 38-B.Witherspoon to JAX 23 for 19 yards (58-B.Bell). FUMBLES (58-B.Bell), RECOVERED by CLE-16-J.Cribbs at JAX 25. 16-J.Cribbs to JAX 25 for no gain (51- [WPA -22.9% · EPA -4.46]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 82-S.Heiden to JAX 2 for 51 yards (29-B.Williams). [WPA +22.1% · EPA +6.01]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 10-J.Scobee 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by CLE-92-S.Rogers at CLE 41. 92-S.Rogers to CLE 41 for no gain (3-A.Podlesh). [WPA -20.8% · EPA -3.82]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 9-D.Garrard pass incomplete deep left to 18-M.Jones. [WPA -17.2% · EPA -1.61]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 82-S.Heiden to JAX 2 for 51 yards (29-B.Williams). [WPA +22.1% · EPA +6.01]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 12-S.Steptoe to JAX 1 for 53 yards (25-R.Nelson). [WPA +29.9% · EPA +5.18]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:35) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 30 to JAX 4. 38-B.Witherspoon to JAX 23 for 19 yards (58-B.Bell). FUMBLES (58-B.Bell), RECOVERED by CLE-16-J.Cribbs at JAX 25. 16-J.Cribbs to JAX 25 for no gain (51- [WPA -22.9% · EPA -4.46]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 10-J.Scobee 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh, RECOVERED by CLE-92-S.Rogers at CLE 41. 92-S.Rogers to CLE 41 for no gain (3-A.Podlesh). [WPA -20.8% · EPA -3.82]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 2:13 · JAX 3 · Score 6-0
    (2:13) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 18-D.Stallworth for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 2:08 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 10:34 · CLE 5 · Score 7-6
    (10:34) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 11-R.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 10:28 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 7:26 · JAX 2 · Score 13-7
    (7:26) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 7:20 · JAX 2 · Score 14-7
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 2:13 · JAX 14 · Score 17-7
    (2:13) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 10:27 · CLE 8 · Score 17-13
    (10:27) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 18-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 10:27 · CLE 2 · Score 17-14
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 8:53 · CLE 35 · Score 17-17
    (8:53) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  11. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 4:39 · JAX 2 · Score 20-17
    (4:39) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  12. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 4:11 · JAX 25 · Score 23-17
    (4:11) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Key takeaways

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

  • Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) 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 Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2008-10-26?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 in Week 8, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Stallworth (D. Anderson pass) (Q1 2:13) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q2 10:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Lewis (Q2 7:26) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones (D. Garrard pass) (Q3 10:27) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 2:13, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 8:53, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 4:39, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 4:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +12.61 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 46.7% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +10.98 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (10:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 18-M.Jones to JAX 46 for 20 yards (94-L.Williams) [92-S.Rogers]. PENALTY on CLE-92-S.Rogers, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforc.

Was Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

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

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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