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NFL · Week 8 · October 29, 2023 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Jaguars defeat Steelers 20–10 in Week 8

Trevor Lawrence led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 20–10 Week 8 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 20 6–2 Winner
Final 20–10
Pittsburgh Steelers 10 4–3
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
20–10
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 12–3 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence
FantasyHQ MVP
Trevor Lawrence
Game date
October 29, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Trevor Lawrence
    Trevor Lawrence 24/39 · 281 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Travis Etienne
    Travis Etienne 3 REC · 70 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian Kirk
    Christian Kirk 4 REC · 46 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 8 REC · 85 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Calvin Austin III
    Calvin Austin III 2 CAR · 10 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Harris
    Nick Harris 5 REC · 42 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 20–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 12–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Trevor Lawrence
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence
Biggest EPA play
(:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 17-E.Engram to PIT 19 for -1 yards (54-…
Game date
2023-10-29

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20–10 on 2023-10-29. Trevor Lawrence posted a game-high +4.36 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars6683020
Pittsburgh Steelers0370010

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 10:51FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 32
    Score
    3-0

    (10:51) 10-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 5:59FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 32
    Score
    6-0

    (5:59) 10-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:01FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 5
    Score
    6-3

    (4:01) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 1:07FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 20
    Score
    9-3

    (1:07) 10-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 1:04FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 35
    Score
    9-3

    10-B.McManus kicks 69 yards from JAX 35 to PIT -4. 48-G.Igwebuike to PIT 32 for 36 yards (57-C.Johnson).

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 5:14TD
    Travis Etienne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 56
    Score
    15-3

    (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 5:05Safety
    Travis Etienne

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-3

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Etienne rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:59TD
    George Pickens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 22
    Score
    17-9

    (:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 14-G.Pickens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:53XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    17-10

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 4:38FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    20-10

    (4:38) 10-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  2. 2Travis EtienneTravis Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  3. 3Christian KirkChristian Kirk · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  4. 4Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  5. 5Calvin Austin IIICalvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  6. 6Calvin Austin IIICalvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7Nick HarrisNick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8Luke FarrellLuke Farrell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Trevor Lawrence

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Trevor Lawrence — JAX · Passing

Trevor Lawrence posted the highest total EPA (+4.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.

Trevor Lawrence's top snap (-6.28 EPA): (:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 17-E.Engram to PIT 19 for -1 yards (54-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (54-K.Alexander), touched at PIT 27, RECOVERED by PIT-55-C.Holcomb at PIT 29. 55-C.Holcomb to PIT 29 for no

Quarterback report card

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

  • Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
  • Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.019-0.192
Offensive success rate49.4%38.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.112-0.192
Rush EPA/play-0.298-0.199
Defensive EPA/play+0.192+0.019
Defensive success rate61.9%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.02 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.19 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -1.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -16.17 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Travis EtienneJacksonville Jaguars — Travis Etienne (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q3 5:14)
  • George PickensPittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q3 0:59)

Field goals

  • Brandon McManusJacksonville Jaguars — Brandon McManus (Q1 10:51)
  • Brandon McManusJacksonville Jaguars — Brandon McManus (Q1 5:59)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 4:01)
  • Brandon McManusJacksonville Jaguars — Brandon McManus (Q2 1:07)
  • Brandon McManusJacksonville Jaguars — Brandon McManus (Q2 1:04)
  • Brandon McManusJacksonville Jaguars — Brandon McManus (Q4 4:38)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 32 (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) 10-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 32 (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) 10-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 5 (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 20 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 10-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 35 (Q2 1:04) — 10-B.McManus kicks 69 yards from JAX 35 to PIT -4. 48-G.Igwebuike to PIT 32 for 36 yards (57-C.Johnson)..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 8–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the PIT 56 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Etienne rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 22 (Q3 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 14-G.Pickens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 0:53) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 10-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 17-E.Engram to PIT 19 for -1 yards (54-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (54-K.Alexander), touched at PIT 27, RECOVERED by PIT-55-C.Holcomb at PIT 29. 55-C.Holco [WPA -15.9% · EPA -6.28]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 0-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Kazee at PIT -5. 23-D.Kazee ran ob at PIT 2 for 7 yards (89-L.Farrell). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.40]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 4-T.Bigsby right guard to PIT 35 for no gain (51-Ni.Herbig, 24-J.Porter). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig), RECOVERED by PIT-31-K.Neal at PIT 36. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by [WPA -13.9% · EPA -5.33]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 0-C.Ridley to PIT 39 for 26 yards (24-J.Porter). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.12]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +5.39]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 17-E.Engram to PIT 19 for -1 yards (54-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (54-K.Alexander), touched at PIT 27, RECOVERED by PIT-55-C.Holcomb at PIT 29. 55-C.Holco [WPA -15.9% · EPA -6.28]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 0-C.Ridley INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Kazee at PIT -5. 23-D.Kazee ran ob at PIT 2 for 7 yards (89-L.Farrell). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.40]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +5.39]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 4-T.Bigsby right guard to PIT 35 for no gain (51-Ni.Herbig, 24-J.Porter). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig), RECOVERED by PIT-31-K.Neal at PIT 36. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by [WPA -13.9% · EPA -5.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 10:51 · PIT 32 · Score 3-0
    (10:51) 10-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 5:59 · PIT 32 · Score 6-0
    (5:59) 10-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:01 · JAX 5 · Score 6-3
    (4:01) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 1:07 · PIT 20 · Score 9-3
    (1:07) 10-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 1:04 · JAX 35 · Score 9-3
    10-B.McManus kicks 69 yards from JAX 35 to PIT -4. 48-G.Igwebuike to PIT 32 for 36 yards (57-C.Johnson).
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 5:14 · PIT 56 · Score 15-3
    (5:14) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 1-T.Etienne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q3 5:05 · PIT 2 · Score 17-3
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Etienne rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:59 · JAX 22 · Score 17-9
    (:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 14-G.Pickens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:53 · JAX 15 · Score 17-10
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 4:38 · PIT 19 · Score 20-10
    (4:38) 10-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

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.
  • Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Mitchell Trubisky (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2023-10-29?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 in Week 8, 2023.

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

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 8, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 10.

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

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Etienne (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 5:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (M. Trubisky pass) (Q3 0:59) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — B. McManus (Q1 10:51, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — B. McManus (Q1 5:59, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 4:01, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — B. McManus (Q2 1:07, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — B. McManus (Q2 1:04, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — B. McManus (Q4 4:38, 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?

Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 61.5% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers), 45.5% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.88 total passing EPA.

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

Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-6.28 EPA): (:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 17-E.Engram to PIT 19 for -1 yards (54-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (54-K.Alexander), touched at PIT 27, RECOVERED by PIT-55-C.Holcomb a.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L