Final2022 Week 8

Wembley Stadium, London

Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 8 2022

Denver Broncos

Won

21

Jacksonville Jaguars

17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos077721
Jaguars730717

DEN 21JAX 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Russell Wilson

    DEN · QB

    14.8PPR pts

    18/30, 252 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Travis Etienne Jr.

    JAX · RB

    25.2PPR pts

    24 ATT, 156 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 6 REC YDS

  • Jaguars leader

    Evan Engram

    JAX · TE

    15.5PPR pts

    4 REC, 55 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Justin Simmons

    DEN

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Broncos 21, Jaguars 17: Denver rallies from 3 down at halftime

Denver erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 14–7 after the break to win 21–17. The Broncos finished with a 331–305 edge in total offense and averaged 5.4 yards per play.

The Jaguars went 4-for-11 on third down and committed two turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +0.7 yards/play DEN 5.4 · JAX 4.7
  • +1 turnover margin DEN 1 · JAX 2 turnovers
  • +26 total yards DEN 331 · JAX 305

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Jaguars
BroncosStatJaguars
5.4Yards per play4.7
1Turnovers2
331Total yards305
Other team stats
61Plays65
18%Third-down conversion36%
25:56Time of possession34:04

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Jaguars
TimeTeamPlayDENJAX
1st quarter
7:40JAXTrevor Lawrence → Evan Engram, 22-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP07
2nd quarter
8:43JAXRiley Patterson 37-yard FG Extends lead010
2:44DENRussell Wilson → Jerry Jeudy, 6-yard TDBrandon McManus XP710
3rd quarter
5:07DENMelvin Gordon III 1-yard TD run Takes leadBrandon McManus XP1410
4th quarter
3:54JAXTravis Etienne Jr. 1-yard TD run Takes leadRiley Patterson XP1417
1:43DENLatavius Murray 2-yard TD run Game winnerBrandon McManus XP2117

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Jaguars, Week 8 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Travis EtienneJAXRB25.2 PTSRB7
  2. Jerry JeudyDENWR18.3 PTSWR14
  3. Evan EngramJAXTE15.5 PTSTE4
  4. Russell WilsonDENQB14.8 PTSQB21

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Russell WilsonDENQB14.8QB2118/3025211417084.3
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB8.8QB2618/3113312315052.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Travis EtienneJAXRB25.2RB7RB2415613360
Jerry JeudyDENWR18.3WR14WR———76631Start/Sit →
Evan EngramJAXTE15.5TE4TE———64551Start/Sit →
Melvin GordonDENRB14.2RB19RB929143230
Latavius MurrayDENRB12.9RB22RB1446121130
Greg DulcichDENTE12.7TE9TE———54870Start/Sit →
KJ HamlerDENWR8.1WR50WR19032520
Christian KirkJAXWR7.0WR56WR———73400
Zay JonesJAXWR6.5WR58WR17033280
JaMycal HastyJAXRB4.0RB52RB413043-30
Courtland SuttonDENWR2.3WR75WR———41130Start/Sit →
Dan ArnoldJAXTE1.8TE47TE———1180
Montrell WashingtonDENWR1.1WR99WR———1110
Chris ManhertzJAXTE0.9TE59TE———11-10Start/Sit →
Marvin JonesJAXWR0.0—WR———3000

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR58 snaps95%
  2. Jerry JeudyWR52 snaps85%
  3. Greg DulcichTE49 snaps80%
  4. KJ HamlerWR43 snaps70%
  5. Melvin GordonRB34 snaps56%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Jerry Jeudy27%, 7 targets
  2. Greg Dulcich19%, 5 targets
  3. Melvin Gordon15%, 4 targets
  4. Courtland Sutton15%, 4 targets
  5. KJ Hamler12%, 3 targets
  6. Other12%, 3 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Latavius Murray50%, 14 carries
  2. Melvin Gordon32%, 9 carries
  3. Russell Wilson14%, 4 carries
  4. KJ Hamler4%, 1 carries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Zay JonesWR71 snaps99%
  2. Evan EngramTE67 snaps93%
  3. Travis EtienneRB57 snaps79%
  4. Christian KirkWR56 snaps78%
  5. Marvin JonesWR39 snaps54%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Christian Kirk25%, 7 targets
  2. Evan Engram21%, 6 targets
  3. JaMycal Hasty14%, 4 targets
  4. Marvin Jones11%, 3 targets
  5. Zay Jones11%, 3 targets
  6. Other18%, 5 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Travis Etienne75%, 24 carries
  2. JaMycal Hasty13%, 4 carries
  3. Trevor Lawrence9%, 3 carries
  4. Zay Jones3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Zay JonesJAXWR7199%311%1
Courtland SuttonDENWR5895%415%0
Evan EngramJAXTE6793%621%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR5285%727%0
Greg DulcichDENTE4980%519%0
Travis EtienneJAXRB5779%311%24
Christian KirkJAXWR5678%725%0
KJ HamlerDENWR4370%312%1
Melvin GordonDENRB3456%415%9
Marvin JonesJAXWR3954%311%0
Latavius MurrayDENRB2744%28%14
Chris ManhertzJAXTE2738%14%0
Eric TomlinsonDENTE1830%00%0
JaMycal HastyJAXRB1622%414%4
Dan ArnoldJAXTE1521%14%0
Eric SaubertDENTE1016%00%0
Andrew BeckDENRB915%00%0
Luke FarrellJAXTE913%00%0
Montrell WashingtonDENWR35%14%0
Tim JonesJAXWR23%00%0
Kendall HintonDENWR12%00%0
Snoop ConnerJAXRB11%00%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+6.6Jerry Jeudy18.3 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.3Trevor Lawrence8.8 PTS vs 15.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.4 xFPTravis Etienne Jr.25.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Travis Etienne Jr.JAX · RB25.220.4+4.879%75% car—02475%311%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB14.815.3−0.5100%30 att—30414%00%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB8.815.1−6.3100%31 att—3139%00%
Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB14.212.5+1.756%32% car—0932%415%
Latavius MurrayDEN · RB12.912.3+0.644%50% car—01450%28%
Christian KirkJAX · WR7.011.7−4.778%25% tgt—000%725%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR18.311.7+6.685%27% tgt—000%727%
Evan EngramJAX · TE15.510.0+5.593%21% tgt—000%621%
JaMycal HastyJAX · RB4.09.2−5.222%14% tgt—0413%414%
Greg DulcichDEN · TE12.78.3+4.480%19% tgt—000%519%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR2.36.7−4.495%15% tgt—000%415%
KJ HamlerDEN · WR8.15.6+2.570%12% tgt—014%312%
Zay JonesJAX · WR6.55.6+0.999%11% tgt—013%311%
Marvin Jones Jr.JAX · WR0.05.0−5.054%11% tgt—000%311%
Chris ManhertzJAX · TE0.91.7−0.838%4% tgt—000%14%
Dan ArnoldJAX · TE1.81.7+0.121%4% tgt—000%14%
Montrell WashingtonDEN · WR1.11.7−0.65%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Broncos 26 targets and 28 carries; Jaguars 28 targets and 32 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson

DEN · QB · 14.8 pts on 15.3 expected

18 of 30 passing for 252 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Trevor Lawrence Unlucky

JAX · QB · 8.8 pts on 15.1 expected

18 of 31 passing for 133 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Melvin Gordon III

DEN · RB · 14.2 pts on 12.5 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 23 yards; 9 carries (32% of the team's) for 29 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.5 expected.

Latavius Murray

DEN · RB · 12.9 pts on 12.3 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 13 yards; 14 carries (50% of the team's) for 46 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.3 expected.

Travis Etienne Jr. Strong role

JAX · RB · 25.2 pts on 20.4 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 6 yards; 24 carries (75% of the team's) for 156 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.4 expected.

Christian Kirk

JAX · WR · 7.0 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (25% of the team's), 3 catches for 40 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Jerry Jeudy Ran hot

DEN · WR · 18.3 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 63 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jerry Jeudy →

Evan Engram Ran hot

JAX · TE · 15.5 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 55 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Evan Engram →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Melvin Gordon III led the backfield with 56% of the snaps after trailing Latavius Murray before this game.
  • Stock up: Greg Dulcich played 80% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
  • Stock up: KJ Hamler played 70% of the snaps, up from a 44% season average.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Travis Etienne Jr. played 79% of the snaps, up from a 52% season average.
  • Stock up: Evan Engram played 93% of the snaps, up from a 75% season average.
  • Stock up: JaMycal Hasty played 22% of the snaps, up from a 7% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Jaguars defense
Points allowed toBroncos DJaguars D
QBs14.618.0
RBs23.522.3
WRs26.031.6
TEs14.513.5

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

How the Game Swung

Jacksonville opened at 53% win probability, climbed as high as 91%, then lost.

Jaguars win probability

Jaguars win probability by game minuteJaguars started at 53%, stood at 64% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Lawrence → Engram, 22-yd TD53% → 73%Q1 7:40
  2. −22Wilson → Jeudy, 6-yd TD85% → 64%Q2 2:44
  3. −35Gordon 1-yd TD run67% → 32%Q3 5:07
  4. +69Etienne 1-yd TD run13% → 81%Q4 3:54
  5. −87Murray 2-yd TD run91% → 4%Q4 1:43

Swing in Jaguars win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Jaguars
Denver BroncosMeasureJacksonville Jaguars
61Plays65
54%Pass rate51%
7.0Yds / dropback3.5
3.6Yds / carry6.0
2/11Third downs4/11

Efficiency edge Denver ran 4 fewer plays but gained 3.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Jeudy 27% · Dulcich 19% · Sutton 15%
  • JAX Kirk 25% · Engram 21% · Hasty 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Jaguars
ResultDENJAX
Touchdowns32
Field goals01
Punts66
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs10

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their second possession, a 5-play, 37-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DENQ1 15:003-31:32Punt
JAXQ1 13:284142:20Punt
DENQ1 11:08220:32Interception
JAXQ1 10:365372:56Touchdown
DENQ1 7:40472:36Punt
JAXQ1 5:0413807:22Interception
DENQ2 12:42341:50Punt
JAXQ2 10:526542:09Field goal
DENQ2 8:4311755:59Touchdown
JAXQ2 2:447151:43Punt
DENQ2 1:019361:01Downs
JAXQ3 15:008295:31Punt
DENQ3 9:299984:22Touchdown
JAXQ3 5:075193:01Punt
DENQ3 2:063-61:36Punt
JAXQ3 0:303-21:10Punt
DENQ4 14:20331:29Punt
JAXQ4 12:518234:33Punt
DENQ4 8:18301:12Punt
JAXQ4 7:066473:12Touchdown
DENQ4 3:547802:11Touchdown
JAXQ4 1:43100:07Interception
DENQ4 1:364101:36End 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 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Jaguars
BroncosStatJaguars
5-12Record9-8
16.9Points per game23.8
325.1Yards per game357.4
5.1Yards per play5.7
21.1Points allowed per game20.6
320.0Yards allowed per game353.3

Broncos vs Jaguars Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
JAX −1Jaguars failed to cover by 5
Total
40.5Under: 38 points scored (by 2.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Jaguars20.817−3.8
Broncos19.821+1.3

The Broncos beat their implied total and the Jaguars fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Broncos 2–0 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
3–5
Over/under
1–7
ATS as favorite
0–3
ATS as underdog
3–2
ATS on the road
2–2

Jacksonville Jaguars

Against the spread
2–6
Over/under
4–4
ATS as favorite
0–3
ATS as underdog
2–3
ATS at home
1–3

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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Broncos vs Jaguars Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Broncos vs Jaguars Week 8 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21–17 in Week 8 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Wembley Stadium in London on October 30, 2022. See the Broncos' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Jaguars?

The final score was Broncos 21, Jaguars 17. The Jaguars led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 14, Jaguars 7.

What happened in the Broncos vs Jaguars game?

Denver erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Jacksonville 14–7 after the break to win 21–17. The Broncos finished with a 331–305 edge in total offense and averaged 5.4 yards per play. Travis Etienne led all players with 3 catches for 6 yards, plus 24 carries for 156 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Jaguars committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos 1.

What was the game-winning score in Broncos vs Jaguars?

Latavius Murray's 2-yard touchdown run with 1:43 left in the fourth quarter gave the Broncos a 21–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Jaguars?

Travis Etienne led the game with 25.2 PPR fantasy points, the RB7 of Week 8, on 3 catches for 6 yards, plus 24 carries for 156 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jerry Jeudy was next with 18.3 (WR14). See Travis Etienne's 2022 game log.

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

Russell Wilson (DEN) led all passers with 18 of 30 for 252 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Travis Etienne (JAX) led in rushing with 24 carries for 156 yards and a touchdown. Greg Dulcich (DEN) led in receiving with 4 catches for 87 yards.

How many fantasy points did Travis Etienne score against the Broncos?

Travis Etienne scored 25.2 points in PPR leagues, 23.7 in half-PPR and 22.2 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 8 of the 2022 season, on 3 catches for 6 yards, plus 24 carries for 156 rushing yards and a touchdown.

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

Jerry Jeudy outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.3 PPR points on 11.7 xFP (+6.6). Trevor Lawrence fell furthest short, with 8.8 points on 15.1 xFP (−6.3). 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 come back to beat the Jaguars?

The Broncos' chances of winning fell as low as 9% in the fourth quarter. Latavius Murray's 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Latavius Murray's 2-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

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 8 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on September 19, 2021, when the Broncos beat the Jaguars 23–13.

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 Jaguars −1, making the Jacksonville Jaguars 1-point favorites, with a closing total of 40.5. That implied about 20.8 points for the Jaguars and 19.8 for the Broncos.

Did Broncos vs Jaguars go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 40.5, and the teams combined for 38 points, 2.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Broncos vs Jaguars?

The Broncos covered as 1-point underdogs against the closing line of Jaguars −1. The final margin was 4 points.