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JAX pull away from CAR 26-10

JAX pulled away from CAR 26-10. JAX generated +9.2 EPA (+0.152 per play) vs CAR's -15.4 EPA (-0.256 per play).

By Sportami Editorial

Key Takeaways

  • ⚡
    Turning point: JAX extra_point (Q2, 38:32) turning point
  • ✅
    Key advantage: JAX generated +9.2 EPA (+0.152 per play) vs CAR's -15.4 EPA (-0.256 per play) why winner won
  • ❌
    Key failure: CAR committed 3 turnovers (2 INTs, 1 fumble lost) why loser lost

JAX pulled away from CAR 26-10. JAX generated +9.2 EPA (+0.152 per play) vs CAR's -15.4 EPA (-0.256 per play).

why winner won turning point momentum timeline

⚡ The Turning Point

JAX extra_point (Q2, 38:32). JAX's win probability jumped from 70.2% to 100.0% — a 29.8 percentage point swing.

The extra point affected the score margin while leading by one score.

turning point

🏈 Drive of the Game

JAX 8-play, 35-yard drive (4:12) ending in touchdown (Q2, 12:44). JAX's win probability moved from 62.5% to 100.0% — a 37.5 percentage point shift over 8 plays.

JAX took the lead for the first time on this drive. Key play (WPA +0.298): 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

drive of game

📈 Game Flow

A competitive game with 3 significant momentum shifts provided sustained tension. The longest sustained momentum belonged to JAX, who gained 42.4 percentage points of win probability during that stretch.

The largest single swing was 29.8 percentage points, caused by a play sequence.

momentum timeline

✅ Why JAX Won

JAX won 26-10 on the strength of 5 key factors: • JAX generated +9.2 EPA (+0.152 per play) vs CAR's -15.4 EPA (-0.256 per play) • JAX scored on 5/5 red zone trips (100%) vs CAR's 0/1 (0%) • JAX had a +2 turnover margin (3 forced, 1 committed) vs CAR's -2.

why winner won

❌ What Went Wrong for CAR

CAR lost 10-26. What went wrong: • CAR committed 3 turnovers (2 INTs, 1 fumble lost) • CAR passing attack generated -15.4 EPA • CAR generated -15.4 EPA (-0.256 per play).

why loser lost

🏁 The Bottom Line

The drive that defined the game: JAX 8-play, 35-yard drive (4:12) ending in touchdown (Q2, 12:44). The moment that decided it: JAX extra_point (Q2, 38:32).

Final score: JAX 26-10.

why winner won turning point drive of game

Evidence Sources

JAX Play #1267 Drive #5 epa advantage red zone efficiency turnover margin turnovers committed passing struggles offensive inefficiency

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