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NFL · Wild Card · January 14, 2018 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2017 Wild Card Recap

Jaguars defeat Steelers 45–42 in Wild Card

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 45–42 Wild Card finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 45 12–6 Winner
Final 45–42
Pittsburgh Steelers 42 13–4
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
45–42
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 28–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
January 14, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • B.Bortles 14/28 · 241 YDS · 1 TD +13.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Yeldon 3 REC · 57 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Leonard Fournette
    Leonard Fournette 25 CAR · 109 YDS · 3 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 37/62 · 486 YDS · 7 TD +18.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 7 REC · 132 YDS · 2 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Myles Bryant
    Myles Bryant 2 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 45–42 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 28–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(2:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 48 for -5 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES …
Game date
2018-01-14

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 45–42 on 2018-01-14. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +18.60 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 38 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars1414017045
Pittsburgh Steelers014721042

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

25 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 10:44TD
    Leonard Fournette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    6-0

    (10:44) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 10:40XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-0

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 5:31TD
    Leonard Fournette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    13-0

    (5:31) 27-L.Fournette right tackle pushed ob at PIT 1 for 17 yards (21-J.Haden). Jacksonville challenged the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 27-L.Fournette right tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 5:26XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    14-0

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 11:36TD
    TYT. Yeldon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    20-0

    (11:36) (Shotgun) 24-T.Yeldon up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-98-V.Williams was injured during the play.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 11:31XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    21-0

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:26TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 23
    Score
    21-6

    (8:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:20XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    21-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 2:33TD
    Tyron Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 47
    Score
    27-7

    (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 48 for -5 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue) [91-Y.Ngakoue], RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at 50. 50-T.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on JAX-50-T.Smith, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 2:20XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    28-7

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:32TD
    Myles Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 36
    Score
    28-13

    (:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:25XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    28-14

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 9:15TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 19
    Score
    28-20

    (9:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 26-L.Bell for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 9:09XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    28-21

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  15. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 10:39TD
    Leonard Fournette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 3
    Score
    34-21

    (10:39) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 10:34XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    35-21

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  17. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:14TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 43
    Score
    35-27

    (9:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  18. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:05XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    35-28

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  19. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 4:24TD
    TBT. Bohanon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    41-28

    (4:24) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 40-T.Bohanon for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  20. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 4:19XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    42-28

    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  21. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:27TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 9
    Score
    42-34

    (2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle to JAX 8 for 1 yard. Lateral to 26-L.Bell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  22. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:18XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    42-35

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  23. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 1:50FG
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    45-35

    (1:50) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  24. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 0:04TD
    JuJu Smith-Schuster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 4
    Score
    45-41

    (:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  25. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 0:01XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    45-42

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +18.60 total EPA · 62 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +13.24 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  3. 3Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.20 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  4. 4Myles BryantMyles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Yeldon · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  6. 6Leonard FournetteLeonard Fournette · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +5.12 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  7. 7Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Bohanon · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.70 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

B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+18.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 62 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-9.18 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 48 for -5 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue) [91-Y.Ngakoue], RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at 50. 50-T.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on JAX-50-T.Smith, T

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) · 62 dropbacks · 59.7% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +18.60 total EPA
  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +13.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.252+0.128
Offensive success rate47.6%46.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.473+0.300
Rush EPA/play+0.190-0.454
Defensive EPA/play-0.128-0.252
Defensive success rate53.2%52.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.25 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, +20.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +12.02 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Leonard FournetteJacksonville Jaguars — Leonard Fournette (Q1 10:44)
  • Leonard FournetteJacksonville Jaguars — Leonard Fournette (Q1 5:31)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Yeldon (Q2 11:36)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 8:26)
  • Tyron SmithJacksonville Jaguars — Tyron Smith (Q2 2:33)
  • Myles BryantPittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:32)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 9:15)
  • Leonard FournetteJacksonville Jaguars — Leonard Fournette (Q4 10:39)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:14)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Bohanon (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 4:24)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (Q4 2:27)
  • JuJu Smith-SchusterPittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:04)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q4 1:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 10:40) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q1 5:31); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 5:26) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 24-T.Yeldon up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-98-V.Williams was injured during the play.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 11:31) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 23 (Q2 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 8:20) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 47 (Q2 2:33); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 2:20) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 36 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 0:25) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 19 (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 26-L.Bell for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 9:09) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–17. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 10:34) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 43 (Q4 9:14); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 9:05) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 40-T.Bohanon for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 4:19) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 9 (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle to JAX 8 for 1 yard. Lateral to 26-L.Bell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 2:18) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 0:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 48 for -5 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue) [91-Y.Ngakoue], RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at 50. 50-T.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY [WPA -9.0% · EPA -9.18]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles scrambles left end ran ob at JAX 40 for 16 yards. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.41]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 26-L.Bell for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.40]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 26-L.Bell up the middle to JAX 39 for no gain (93-C.Campbell). Official measurement. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -1.51]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 89-V.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Jack at PIT 18. 44-M.Jack ran ob at PIT 18 for no gain. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.33]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 48 for -5 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue) [91-Y.Ngakoue], RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at 50. 50-T.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY [WPA -9.0% · EPA -9.18]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +6.44]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.0% · EPA +5.98]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.6% · EPA +4.34]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 10:44 · PIT 1 · Score 6-0
    (10:44) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 10:40 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 5:31 · PIT 18 · Score 13-0
    (5:31) 27-L.Fournette right tackle pushed ob at PIT 1 for 17 yards (21-J.Haden). Jacksonville challenged the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 27-L.Fournette right tackle for
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 5:26 · PIT 15 · Score 14-0
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 11:36 · PIT 4 · Score 20-0
    (11:36) (Shotgun) 24-T.Yeldon up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-98-V.Williams was injured during the play.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 11:31 · PIT 15 · Score 21-0
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 8:26 · JAX 23 · Score 21-6
    (8:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:20 · JAX 15 · Score 21-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 2:33 · JAX 47 · Score 27-7
    (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 48 for -5 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue) [91-Y.Ngakoue], RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at 50. 50-T.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 2:20 · PIT 15 · Score 28-7
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · JAX 36 · Score 28-13
    (:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · JAX 15 · Score 28-14
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 9:15 · JAX 19 · Score 28-20
    (9:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 26-L.Bell for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 9:09 · JAX 15 · Score 28-21
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  15. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 10:39 · PIT 3 · Score 34-21
    (10:39) 27-L.Fournette up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 10:34 · PIT 15 · Score 35-21
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:14 · JAX 43 · Score 35-27
    (9:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:05 · JAX 15 · Score 35-28
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  19. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 4:24 · PIT 14 · Score 41-28
    (4:24) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 40-T.Bohanon for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · PIT 15 · Score 42-28
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:27 · JAX 9 · Score 42-34
    (2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle to JAX 8 for 1 yard. Lateral to 26-L.Bell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  22. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:18 · JAX 15 · Score 42-35
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  23. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 1:50 · PIT 27 · Score 45-35
    (1:50) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  24. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · JAX 4 · Score 45-41
    (:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  25. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:01 · JAX 15 · Score 45-42
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

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.
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2018-01-14?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 45-42 in Wild Card, 2017.

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

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 21; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 45, Pittsburgh Steelers 42.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Fournette (Q1 10:44) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Fournette (Q1 5:31) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Yeldon (Q2 11:36) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 8:26) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Smith (Q2 2:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 9:15) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Fournette (Q4 10:39) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:14) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Bohanon (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 4:24) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 2:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:04) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 1:50, 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), 59.7% completion, +1.4% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +18.60 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, -3.0% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +13.24 total passing EPA.

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

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.60 total EPA on Passing plays. across 62 snaps. Their top snap (-9.18 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 48 for -5 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue) [91-Y.Ngakoue], RECOVERED by JAX-50-T.Smith at 50. 50-T.Smith for 50 yards,.

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 45-42 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 11-6 Now 12-6 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 13-3 Now 13-4 L