Quick answer
- Winner
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Final score
- Jacksonville Jaguars 23–20 LA
- Halftime
- LA 10–6 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Shedrick Jackson
- Top passer
- D. Garrard
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:46) 9-D.Garrard pass short right intended for 33-G.Jones INTERCEPTED by 91-L.Little at …
- Game date
- 2009-10-18
Game summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the LA 23–20 on 2009-10-18, overcoming LA's 10–6 halftime lead. Shedrick Jackson posted a game-high +5.35 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Shedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 2
T. Holt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 3
M. Sims-Walker · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 4
D. Garrard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +3.49 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 5
K. Burton · LA · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 6
Michael Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 7
M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +1.89 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 8
R. McMichael · LA · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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
Shedrick Jackson — LA · Receiving
Shedrick Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+5.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
Shedrick Jackson's top snap (+2.76 EPA): (12:53) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson to JAX 30 for 18 yards (26-B.Russell).
Biggest single play (-8.30 EPA): D. Garrard — (4:46) 9-D.Garrard pass short right intended for 33-G.Jones INTERCEPTED by 91-L.Little at JAX 36. 91-L.Little for 36 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) · 53 dropbacks · 56.6% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.49 total EPA
M. Bulger (LA) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 49.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.066 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.030 | -0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.5% | 56.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.03, Jacksonville Jaguars +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, +3.15 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- LA: 11 drives, +1.97 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
LA — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass)
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
LA — L. Little
Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
Field goals
LA — C. Massey
LA — C. Massey
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–6. LA found the end zone from the JAX 17 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 10:10) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the JAX 34 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 3-Josh.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–10. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:05) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; LA found the end zone from the LA 55 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 9-D.Garrard pass short right intended for 33-G.Jones INTERCEPTED by 91-L.Little at JAX 36. 91-L.Little for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 4:36); Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 1:53) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; LA connected on a field goal from the JAX 9 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 3-Josh.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Overtime: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (OT 8:04) — (8:04) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 9-D.Garrard pass short right intended for 33-G.Jones INTERCEPTED by 91-L.Little at JAX 36. 91-L.Little for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (OT 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass deep middle to 80-M.Thomas to LA 37 for 17 yards (27-D.Roach) [20-J.Wade].
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle intended for 32-M.Jones-Drew INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis (98-C.Ah You) at LA 5. 55-J.Laurinaitis to LA 26 for 21 yards (89-M.Lewis).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle to LA 18 for 1 yard (24-R.Bartell). FUMBLES (24-R.Bartell), RECOVERED by LA-43-C.Dahl at LA 15. 43-C.Dahl to LA 15 for no gain (67-V.Manuwai).
- LA (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson to JAX 40 for 38 yards (21-D.Cox).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 9-D.Garrard pass short right intended for 33-G.Jones INTERCEPTED by 91-L.Little at JAX 36. 91-L.Little for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle intended for 32-M.Jones-Drew INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis (98-C.Ah You) at LA 5. 55-J.Laurinaitis to LA 26 for 21 yards (89-M.Lewis).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle to LA 18 for 1 yard (24-R.Bartell). FUMBLES (24-R.Bartell), RECOVERED by LA-43-C.Dahl at LA 15. 43-C.Dahl to LA 15 for no gain (67-V.Manuwai).
- LA (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Mathis at JAX 2. 27-R.Mathis to JAX 19 for 17 yards (14-K.Burton).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
LA TD (+6) — Q1 10:17 · JAX 17 · Score 6-0
(10:17) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q1 10:10 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 7:48 · LA 4 · Score 7-6
(7:48) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · JAX 34 · Score 10-6
(:42) 3-Josh.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 8:10 · LA 1 · Score 10-12
(8:10) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 8:05 · LA 2 · Score 10-13
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
LA TD (+6) — Q4 4:46 · LA 55 · Score 16-13
(4:46) 9-D.Garrard pass short right intended for 33-G.Jones INTERCEPTED by 91-L.Little at JAX 36. 91-L.Little for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q4 4:36 · JAX 2 · Score 17-13
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. PENALTY on JAX-98-J.Henderson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LA 3 · Score 17-19
(2:00) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · LA 2 · Score 17-20
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · JAX 9 · Score 20-20
(:07) 3-Josh.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — OT 8:04 · LA 18 · Score 20-23
(8:04) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, 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.
- Shedrick Jackson (LA) 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 LA vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2009-10-18?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the LA 23-20 in Week 6, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: LA 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q2: LA 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: LA 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 14; Q5: LA 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: LA 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
LA touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 10:17) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 7:48) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 8:10) LA touchdown — L. Little (Q4 4:46) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 2:00) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (OT 8:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 56.6% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.49 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (LA), 62.9% completion, +1.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Shedrick Jackson (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (12:53) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson to JAX 30 for 18 yards (26-B.Russell)..
Was LA vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W