Final2021 Week 2

EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 2 2021

Denver Broncos

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23

Jacksonville Jaguars

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13

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos3710323
Jaguars700613

DEN 23JAX 13 Final

  • Passing leader

    Teddy Bridgewater

    DEN · QB

    21.2PPR pts

    26/34, 328 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Courtland Sutton

    DEN · WR

    24.9PPR pts

    9 REC, 159 YDS

  • Jaguars leader

    Marvin Jones Jr.

    JAX · WR

    17.5PPR pts

    6 REC, 55 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jamal Agnew

    JAX · WR

    1 TD

Broncos 23, Jaguars 13: Denver beats Jacksonville

Denver led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Jacksonville 13–6 after the break to win 23–13. The Broncos finished with a 398–189 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play.

The Jaguars went 4-for-11 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Broncos kept the ball for 38:52 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2.1 yards/play DEN 5.9 · JAX 3.8
  • +2 turnover margin DEN 0 turnovers
  • +209 total yards DEN 398 · JAX 189

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Jaguars
BroncosStatJaguars
5.9Yards per play3.8
0Turnovers2
398Total yards189
Other team stats
67Plays50
18%Third-down conversion36%
38:52Time of possession21:08

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Jaguars scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Jaguars
TimeTeamPlayDENJAX
1st quarter
9:21JAXTrevor Lawrence → Marvin Jones Jr., 25-yard TD Takes leadJosh Lambo XP07
0:26DENBrandon McManus 32-yard FG37
2nd quarter
1:54DENTeddy Bridgewater → Tim Patrick, 12-yard TD Takes leadBrandon McManus XP107
3rd quarter
12:35DENTeddy Bridgewater → Noah Fant, 14-yard TD Extends leadBrandon McManus XP177
1:04DENBrandon McManus 46-yard FG Extends lead207
4th quarter
5:42DENBrandon McManus 40-yard FG Extends lead237
5:26JAXJamal Agnew 102-yard kickoff return TD2-pt try failed2313

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Jaguars, Week 2 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Courtland SuttonDENWR24.9 PTSWR4
  2. Teddy BridgewaterDENQB21.2 PTSQB10
  3. Marvin JonesJAXWR17.5 PTSWR20
  4. Noah FantDENTE13.3 PTSTE7

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Teddy BridgewaterDENQB21.2QB1026/3432820410125.6
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB8.8QB2714/3311812221037.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Courtland SuttonDENWR24.9WR4WR———1291590Start/Sit →
Marvin JonesJAXWR17.5WR20WR———116551
Noah FantDENTE13.3TE7TE———64331Start/Sit →
Tim PatrickDENWR12.7WR42WR———43371
James RobinsonJAXRB9.4RB30RB1147033170
Melvin GordonDENRB8.9RB32RB1331022380
Javonte WilliamsDENRB8.4RB35RB1364011100Start/Sit →
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE6.4TE23TE———44240
James O'ShaughnessyJAXTE3.4TE33TE———11240
DJ CharkJAXWR2.9WR88WR———41190
Kendall HintonDENWR2.5WR94WR———11150
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR1.7WR105WR10072-30
Eric SaubertDENTE1.7TE52TE———1170Start/Sit →
Luke FarrellJAXTE1.6TE57TE———2160Start/Sit →
KJ HamlerDENWR1.5WR109WR———3150
Carlos HydeJAXRB0.7RB76RB2702000
Chris ManhertzJAXTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Laquon TreadwellJAXWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Tyron Billy-JohnsonJAXWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR53 snaps77%
  2. Noah FantTE53 snaps77%
  3. Tim PatrickWR51 snaps74%
  4. KJ HamlerWR49 snaps71%
  5. Melvin GordonRB41 snaps59%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton35%, 12 targets
  2. Noah Fant18%, 6 targets
  3. Tim Patrick12%, 4 targets
  4. Albert Okwuegbunam12%, 4 targets
  5. KJ Hamler9%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 5 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Melvin Gordon43%, 13 carries
  2. Javonte Williams43%, 13 carries
  3. Teddy Bridgewater13%, 4 carries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Marvin JonesWR49 snaps88%
  2. DJ CharkWR45 snaps80%
  3. Laviska ShenaultWR45 snaps80%
  4. James RobinsonRB41 snaps73%
  5. Luke FarrellTE36 snaps64%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Marvin Jones33%, 11 targets
  2. Laviska Shenault21%, 7 targets
  3. DJ Chark12%, 4 targets
  4. James Robinson9%, 3 targets
  5. Carlos Hyde6%, 2 targets
  6. Other18%, 6 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. James Robinson69%, 11 carries
  2. Carlos Hyde13%, 2 carries
  3. Trevor Lawrence13%, 2 carries
  4. Laviska Shenault6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Marvin JonesJAXWR4988%1133%0
DJ CharkJAXWR4580%412%0
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR4580%721%1
Courtland SuttonDENWR5377%1235%0
Noah FantDENTE5377%618%0
Tim PatrickDENWR5174%412%0
James RobinsonJAXRB4173%39%11
KJ HamlerDENWR4971%39%0
Luke FarrellJAXTE3664%26%0
Melvin GordonDENRB4159%26%13
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE3754%412%0
Chris ManhertzJAXTE2748%13%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB2841%13%13
Eric SaubertDENTE2435%13%0
Carlos HydeJAXRB1425%26%2
Laquon TreadwellJAXWR916%13%0
Tyron Billy-JohnsonJAXWR713%13%0
Kendall HintonDENWR57%13%0
Jamal AgnewJAXWR47%00%0
Diontae SpencerDENWR46%00%0
James O'ShaughnessyJAXTE35%13%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+6.0Tim Patrick12.7 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.7Laviska Shenault Jr.1.7 PTS vs 12.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.2 xFPCourtland Sutton24.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR24.920.2+4.777%35% tgt—000%1235%
Marvin Jones Jr.JAX · WR17.518.5−1.088%33% tgt—000%1133%
Teddy BridgewaterDEN · QB21.217.5+3.7100%34 att—34413%00%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB8.815.8−7.0100%33 att—33213%00%
Laviska Shenault Jr.JAX · WR1.712.4−10.780%21% tgt—016%721%
James RobinsonJAX · RB9.412.1−2.773%69% car—01169%39%
Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB8.911.7−2.859%43% car—01343%26%
Noah FantDEN · TE13.310.1+3.277%18% tgt—000%618%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB8.410.0−1.641%43% car—01343%13%
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.DEN · TE6.46.7−0.354%12% tgt—000%412%
DJ CharkJAX · WR2.96.7−3.880%12% tgt—000%412%
Tim PatrickDEN · WR12.76.7+6.074%12% tgt—000%412%
KJ HamlerDEN · WR1.55.1−3.671%9% tgt—000%39%
Carlos HydeJAX · RB0.74.7−4.025%13% car—0213%26%
Luke FarrellJAX · TE1.63.4−1.864%6% tgt—000%26%
Chris ManhertzJAX · TE0.01.7−1.748%3% tgt—000%13%
Eric SaubertDEN · TE1.71.70.035%3% tgt—000%13%
James O'ShaughnessyJAX · TE3.41.7+1.75%3% tgt—000%13%
Kendall HintonDEN · WR2.51.7+0.87%3% tgt—000%13%
Laquon TreadwellJAX · WR0.01.7−1.716%3% tgt—000%13%
Tyron Billy-JohnsonJAX · WR0.01.7−1.713%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Broncos 34 targets and 30 carries; Jaguars 33 targets and 16 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Teddy Bridgewater

DEN · QB · 21.2 pts on 17.5 expected

26 of 34 passing for 328 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected.

Trevor Lawrence Unlucky

JAX · QB · 8.8 pts on 15.8 expected

14 of 33 passing for 118 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for 21 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Courtland Sutton Strong role

DEN · WR · 24.9 pts on 20.2 expected

12 targets (35% of the team's), 9 catches for 159 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (12).

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Melvin Gordon III

DEN · RB · 8.9 pts on 11.7 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 38 yards; 13 carries (43% of the team's) for 31 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (13).

Marvin Jones Jr. Volume, no payoff

JAX · WR · 17.5 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (33% of the team's), 6 catches for 55 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (11).

Laviska Shenault Jr. Unlucky

JAX · WR · 1.7 pts on 12.4 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 2 catches for -3 yards; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tim Patrick Ran hot

DEN · WR · 12.7 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

KJ Hamler

DEN · WR · 1.5 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: KJ Hamler played 71% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Luke Farrell played 64% of the snaps, up from a 5% season average.
  • Stock down: James O'Shaughnessy played 5% of the snaps, down from a 80% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Jaguars defense
Points allowed toBroncos DJaguars D
QBs15.818.0
RBs21.421.8
WRs29.836.2
TEs8.511.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Jacksonville opened at 33% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Jaguars win probability

Jaguars win probability by game minuteJaguars started at 33%, stood at 26% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Lawrence → Jones, 25-yd TD34% → 55%Q1 9:21
  2. −10McManus 32-yd FG58% → 48%Q1 0:26
  3. −27Bridgewater → Patrick, 12-yd TD53% → 26%Q2 1:54
  4. −18Bridgewater → Fant, 14-yd TD26% → 8%Q3 12:35
  5. −3McManus 46-yd FG5% → 2%Q3 1:04

Swing in Jaguars win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Jaguars
Denver BroncosMeasureJacksonville Jaguars
67Plays50
55%Pass rate68%
8.2Yds / dropback3.4
3.2Yds / carry4.7
2/11Third downs4/11

Efficiency edge Denver ran 17 more plays and gained 4.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Sutton 35% · Fant 18% · Okwuegbunam 12%
  • JAX Jones 33% · Shenault 21% · Chark 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Jaguars
ResultDENJAX
Touchdowns22
Field goals30
Punts44
Turnovers02
Missed field goals02

DEN turnover edge: +2

  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 83-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Broncos drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
JAXQ1 15:0011835:39Touchdown
DENQ1 9:2113618:55Field goal
JAXQ1 0:263-20:43Punt
DENQ2 14:435133:08Punt
JAXQ2 11:356383:01Missed FG
DENQ2 8:34311:09Punt
JAXQ2 7:25371:29Punt
DENQ2 5:568804:02Touchdown
JAXQ2 1:5412451:35Missed FG
DENQ2 0:194390:19End of half
DENQ3 15:004752:25Touchdown
JAXQ3 12:35302:05Punt
DENQ3 10:305163:46Punt
JAXQ3 6:444232:21Interception
DENQ3 4:237243:19Field goal
JAXQ3 1:04311:03Punt
DENQ3 0:01391:34Punt
JAXQ4 13:277402:56Interception
DENQ4 10:319724:49Field goal
JAXQ4 5:42000:16Touchdown
DENQ4 5:269335:26End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Jaguars Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Jaguars first met in 1995 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series
9–8Broncos lead, 17 meetings since 1995
Postseason
1–1Broncos won in 1997; Jaguars won in 1996
Largest Broncos win
42–171997
Largest Jaguars win
34–202025

Since 2021

3–1 Broncos lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, J = Jaguars win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Jaguars
BroncosStatJaguars
7-10Record3-14
19.7Points per game14.9
330.5Yards per game305.4
5.4Yards per play5.0
18.9Points allowed per game26.9
326.1Yards allowed per game353.1

Broncos vs Jaguars Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
DEN −6Broncos covered by 4
Total
45Under: 36 points scored (by 9)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Broncos25.523−2.5
Jaguars19.513−6.5

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
2–0
Over/under
0–2
ATS as favorite
2–0
ATS on the road
2–0

Jacksonville Jaguars

Against the spread
0–2
Over/under
1–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Broncos and Jaguars in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bronco or a Jaguar, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Jaguars Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Broncos vs Jaguars Week 2 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23–13 in Week 2 of the 2021 season. The game was played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, on September 19, 2021. See the Broncos' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Jaguars?

The final score was Broncos 23, Jaguars 13. The Broncos led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 13, Jaguars 6.

What happened in the Broncos vs Jaguars game?

Denver led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Jacksonville 13–6 after the break to win 23–13. The Broncos finished with a 398–189 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play. Courtland Sutton led all players with 9 catches for 159 yards. The Jaguars committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Jaguars?

Courtland Sutton led the game with 24.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 2, on 9 catches for 159 yards. Teddy Bridgewater was next with 21.2 (QB10). See Courtland Sutton's 2021 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Jaguars in passing, rushing and receiving?

Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) led all passers with 26 of 34 for 328 yards and 2 touchdowns. Javonte Williams (DEN) led in rushing with 13 carries for 64 yards. Courtland Sutton (DEN) led in receiving with 9 catches for 159 yards.

How many fantasy points did Courtland Sutton score against the Jaguars?

Courtland Sutton scored 24.9 points in PPR leagues, 20.4 in half-PPR and 15.9 in standard scoring against the Jaguars in Week 2 of the 2021 season, on 9 catches for 159 yards. He drew 35% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Jaguars?

Tim Patrick outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 12.7 PPR points on 6.7 xFP (+6.0). Laviska Shenault Jr. fell furthest short, with 1.7 points on 12.4 xFP (−10.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Broncos beat the Jaguars?

The Broncos beat the Jaguars 23–13 because they averaged 5.9 yards per play to 3.8, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 398–189.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Jaguars?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 2–0: the Jaguars gave the ball away 2 times and the Broncos not at all. The Broncos won the game.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Jaguars record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 9–8 across 17 meetings since 1995, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Broncos and Jaguars last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on September 29, 2019, when the Jaguars beat the Broncos 26–24.

Have the Broncos and Jaguars met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1997 playoffs. The Broncos are 1–1 against the Jaguars in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Broncos vs Jaguars?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Broncos −6, making the Denver Broncos 6-point favorites, with a closing total of 45. That implied about 25.5 points for the Broncos and 19.5 for the Jaguars.

Did Broncos vs Jaguars go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45, and the teams combined for 36 points, 9 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Broncos vs Jaguars?

The Broncos covered by 4 against the closing line of Broncos −6. The final margin was 10 points.