Final2021 Week 6

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Week 6 2021

Miami Dolphins

20

Jacksonville Jaguars

Won

23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dolphins760720
Jaguars377623

MIA 20JAX 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tua Tagovailoa

    MIA · QB

    22.4PPR pts

    33/47, 329 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jaylen Waddle

    MIA · WR

    29.0PPR pts

    10 REC, 70 YDS, 2 TD

  • Dolphins leader

    Mike Gesicki

    MIA · TE

    19.5PPR pts

    8 REC, 115 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nevin Lawson

    JAX

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Jaguars 23, Dolphins 20: Jacksonville rallies from 3 down at halftime

Jacksonville erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Miami 13–7 after the break to win 23–20. Miami outgained the Jaguars 431–396, but the Jaguars averaged 6.4 yards per play.

The Dolphins went 9-for-17 on third down and committed one turnover.

Key advantages

  • +0.1 yards/play JAX 6.4 · MIA 6.3

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Jaguars Won

Jacksonville won the efficiency battle.

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs Jaguars
DolphinsStatJaguars
6.3Yards per play6.4
Other team stats
431Total yards396
68Plays62
1Turnovers1
53%Third-down conversion25%
32:40Time of possession27:20

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs Jaguars
TimeTeamPlayMIAJAX
1st quarter
7:45MIATua Tagovailoa → Jaylen Waddle, 6-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP70
3:49JAXMatthew Wright 40-yard FG73
2nd quarter
14:15MIAJason Sanders 33-yard FG Extends lead103
5:38MIAJason Sanders 24-yard FG Extends lead133
0:40JAXTrevor Lawrence → Marvin Jones Jr., 28-yard TDMatthew Wright XP1310
3rd quarter
12:29JAXJames Robinson 1-yard TD run Takes leadMatthew Wright XP1317
4th quarter
10:22MIATua Tagovailoa → Jaylen Waddle, 2-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP2017
3:40JAXMatthew Wright 54-yard FG Ties game2020
0:00JAXMatthew Wright 53-yard FG Game winner2023

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Jaguars, Week 6 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jaylen WaddleMIAWR29.0 PTSWR4
  2. Marvin JonesJAXWR23.0 PTSWR9
  3. Tua TagovailoaMIAQB22.4 PTSQB9
  4. Mike GesickiMIATE19.5 PTSTE2

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB22.4QB933/4732921322095.1Start/Sit →
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB14.9QB1625/4131910211093.4Start/Sit →
Jacoby BrissettMIAQB1.0QB301/12500———118.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR29.0WR4WR———1310702Start/Sit →
Marvin JonesJAXWR23.0WR9WR———1071001
Mike GesickiMIATE19.5TE2TE———981150Start/Sit →
James RobinsonJAXRB19.1RB12RB1773143280
Jamal AgnewJAXWR12.8WR30WR———65780
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR11.4WR35WR———106540
Durham SmytheMIATE10.9TE13TE———65590Start/Sit →
Mack HollinsMIAWR10.1WR40WR———54610Start/Sit →
Salvon AhmedMIARB4.7RB42RB722021150
Dan ArnoldJAXTE4.7TE32TE———52270
Malcolm BrownMIARB4.1RB44RB52401170
Albert WilsonMIAWR3.4WR82WR———22140
Luke FarrellJAXTE3.1TE36TE———11210Start/Sit →
Myles GaskinMIARB2.4RB51RB5906250
Chris ManhertzJAXTE2.1TE40TE———11110Start/Sit →
Cethan CarterMIATE1.8TE46TE———1180
Tavon AustinJAXWR0.0—WR———1000
Laquon TreadwellJAXWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Isaiah FordMIAWR0.0—WR———1000
Jacob HollisterJAXTE0.0—TE———1000
Hunter LongMIATE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Mack HollinsWR68 snaps97%
  2. Jaylen WaddleWR65 snaps93%
  3. Durham SmytheTE58 snaps83%
  4. Mike GesickiTE49 snaps70%
  5. Malcolm BrownRB25 snaps36%

Target Share47 targets

  1. Jaylen Waddle28%, 13 targets
  2. Mike Gesicki19%, 9 targets
  3. Durham Smythe13%, 6 targets
  4. Myles Gaskin13%, 6 targets
  5. Mack Hollins11%, 5 targets
  6. Other17%, 8 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Salvon Ahmed35%, 7 carries
  2. Malcolm Brown25%, 5 carries
  3. Myles Gaskin25%, 5 carries
  4. Tua Tagovailoa15%, 3 carries

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Marvin JonesWR57 snaps86%
  2. James RobinsonRB56 snaps85%
  3. Laviska ShenaultWR52 snaps79%
  4. Dan ArnoldTE41 snaps62%
  5. Jamal AgnewWR39 snaps59%

Target Share40 targets

  1. Marvin Jones25%, 10 targets
  2. Laviska Shenault25%, 10 targets
  3. Jamal Agnew15%, 6 targets
  4. Dan Arnold13%, 5 targets
  5. James Robinson10%, 4 targets
  6. Other13%, 5 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. James Robinson89%, 17 carries
  2. Trevor Lawrence11%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Mack HollinsMIAWR6897%511%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR6593%1328%0
Marvin JonesJAXWR5786%1025%0
James RobinsonJAXRB5685%410%17
Durham SmytheMIATE5883%613%0
Laviska ShenaultJAXWR5279%1025%0
Mike GesickiMIATE4970%919%0
Dan ArnoldJAXTE4162%513%0
Jamal AgnewJAXWR3959%615%0
Chris ManhertzJAXTE3045%13%0
Malcolm BrownMIARB2536%12%5
Myles GaskinMIARB2536%613%5
Albert WilsonMIAWR2333%24%0
Salvon AhmedMIARB1927%24%7
Tavon AustinJAXWR1726%13%0
Luke FarrellJAXTE1726%13%0
Carlos HydeJAXRB914%00%0
Hunter LongMIATE913%12%0
Laquon TreadwellJAXWR711%13%0
Jacob HollisterJAXTE58%13%0
Isaiah FordMIAWR57%12%0
Cethan CarterMIATE46%12%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+7.1Jaylen Waddle29.0 PTS vs 21.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.9Myles Gaskin3.4 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.6 xFPTua Tagovailoa22.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB22.422.6−0.299%47 att—47315%00%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR29.021.9+7.193%28% tgt—000%1328%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB15.919.3−3.4100%41 att—41211%00%
James RobinsonJAX · RB19.117.6+1.585%89% car—01789%410%
Laviska Shenault Jr.JAX · WR11.416.8−5.479%25% tgt—000%1025%
Marvin Jones Jr.JAX · WR23.016.8+6.286%25% tgt—000%1025%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE19.515.2+4.370%19% tgt—000%919%
Myles GaskinMIA · RB3.413.3−9.936%25% car—0525%613%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE10.910.1+0.883%13% tgt—000%613%
Jamal AgnewJAX · WR12.810.1+2.759%15% tgt—000%615%
Dan ArnoldJAX · TE4.78.4−3.762%13% tgt—000%513%
Mack HollinsMIA · WR10.18.4+1.797%11% tgt—000%511%
Salvon AhmedMIA · RB4.77.9−3.227%35% car—0735%24%
Malcolm BrownMIA · RB4.14.9−0.836%25% car—0525%12%
Albert WilsonMIA · WR3.43.40.033%4% tgt—000%24%
Cethan CarterMIA · TE1.81.7+0.16%2% tgt—000%12%
Chris ManhertzJAX · TE2.11.7+0.445%3% tgt—000%13%
Hunter LongMIA · TE0.01.7−1.713%2% tgt—000%12%
Isaiah FordMIA · WR0.01.7−1.77%2% tgt—000%12%
Jacob HollisterJAX · TE0.01.7−1.78%3% tgt—000%13%
Laquon TreadwellJAX · WR0.01.7−1.711%3% tgt—000%13%
Luke FarrellJAX · TE3.11.7+1.426%3% tgt—000%13%
Tavon AustinJAX · WR0.01.7−1.726%3% tgt—000%13%
Jacoby BrissettMIA · QB1.00.4+0.61%1 att—100%00%

Team totals: Dolphins 47 targets and 20 carries; Jaguars 40 targets and 19 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

Tua Tagovailoa

MIA · QB · 22.4 pts on 22.6 expected

33 of 47 passing for 329 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for 22 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Trevor Lawrence

JAX · QB · 15.9 pts on 19.3 expected

25 of 41 passing for 319 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Jaylen Waddle Ran hot

MIA · WR · 29.0 pts on 21.9 expected

13 targets (28% of the team's), 10 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Mike Gesicki

MIA · TE · 19.5 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (19% of the team's), 8 catches for 115 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Mike Gesicki →

James Robinson Strong role

JAX · RB · 19.1 pts on 17.6 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 28 yards; 17 carries (89% of the team's) for 73 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Laviska Shenault Jr. Unlucky

JAX · WR · 11.4 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 54 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Marvin Jones Jr. Ran hot

JAX · WR · 23.0 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (25% of the team's), 7 catches for 100 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Myles Gaskin Unlucky

MIA · RB · 3.4 pts on 13.3 expected

6 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 5 yards; 5 carries (25% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Durham Smythe played 83% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
  • Stock up: Mack Hollins played 97% of the snaps, up from a 19% season average.
  • Stock down: Myles Gaskin played 36% of the snaps, down from a 52% season average.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Jamal Agnew played 59% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.
  • Stock up: Dan Arnold played 62% of the snaps, up from a 45% season average.
  • Stock down: Jacob Hollister played 8% of the snaps, down from a 36% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and Jaguars defense
Points allowed toDolphins DJaguars D
QBs16.218.0
RBs21.321.8
WRs33.136.2
TEs12.011.9

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

How the Game Swung

Jacksonville opened at 46% win probability, fell as low as 13%, then rallied to win.

Jaguars win probability

Jaguars win probability by game minuteJaguars started at 46%, stood at 35% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Lawrence → Jones, 28-yd TD13% → 35%Q2 0:40
  2. +30Robinson 1-yd TD run34% → 64%Q3 12:29
  3. −47Tagovailoa → Waddle, 2-yd TD75% → 28%Q4 10:22
  4. +31Wright 54-yd FG18% → 49%Q4 3:40
  5. +50Wright 53-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00

Swing in Jaguars win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs Jaguars
Miami DolphinsMeasureJacksonville Jaguars
68Plays62
71%Pass rate69%
7.4Yds / dropback7.3
3.9Yds / carry4.4
9/17Third downs3/12

Efficiency edge Jacksonville ran 6 fewer plays but gained 0.5 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • MIA Waddle 28% · Gesicki 19% · Smythe 13%
  • JAX Shenault 25% · Jones 25% · Agnew 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs Jaguars
ResultMIAJAX
Touchdowns22
Field goals23
Punts44
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs11
Missed field goals10
  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:0013757:15Touchdown
JAXQ1 7:458563:56Field goal
MIAQ1 3:499664:34Field goal
JAXQ2 14:153-51:36Punt
MIAQ2 12:394222:06Punt
JAXQ2 10:333-21:44Punt
MIAQ2 8:498323:11Field goal
JAXQ2 5:388353:33Punt
MIAQ2 2:05390:20Punt
JAXQ2 1:456491:05Touchdown
MIAQ2 0:406350:40Missed FG
JAXQ3 15:005752:31Touchdown
MIAQ3 12:299276:28Punt
JAXQ3 6:018484:43Fumble
MIAQ3 1:18100:11Interception
JAXQ3 1:075301:52Downs
MIAQ4 14:157913:53Touchdown
JAXQ4 10:225191:39Punt
MIAQ4 8:434162:04Punt
JAXQ4 6:399442:59Field goal
MIAQ4 3:407211:58Downs
JAXQ4 1:425111:42Field goal
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.

Dolphins vs Jaguars Head-to-Head

The Dolphins and Jaguars first met in 1998 and have played 12 times since.

All-time series
6–6Series tied, 12 meetings since 1998
Postseason
1–0Jaguars won in 1999
Largest Dolphins win
24–32012
Largest Jaguars win
62–71999

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

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

Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins 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, Dolphins vs Jaguars
DolphinsStatJaguars
9-8Record3-14
20.1Points per game14.9
307.0Yards per game305.4
4.8Yards per play5.0
21.9Points allowed per game26.9
337.5Yards allowed per game353.1

Dolphins vs Jaguars Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
MIA −1.5Dolphins failed to cover by 4.5
Total
47.5Under: 43 points scored (by 4.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Dolphins24.520−4.5
Jaguars23.0230.0

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

Betting Trends

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

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
2–4
Over/under
3–3
ATS as favorite
0–2
ATS as underdog
2–2
ATS on the road
2–2

Jacksonville Jaguars

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

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

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Dolphins and Jaguars in Fantasy

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

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Dolphins vs Jaguars Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Dolphins vs Jaguars Week 6 game?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Miami Dolphins 23–20 in Week 6 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 17, 2021. See the Jaguars' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Dolphins vs Jaguars?

The final score was Jaguars 23, Dolphins 20. The Dolphins led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 7, Jaguars 13.

What happened in the Dolphins vs Jaguars game?

Jacksonville erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Miami 13–7 after the break to win 23–20. Miami outgained the Jaguars 431–396, but the Jaguars averaged 6.4 yards per play. Jaylen Waddle led all players with 10 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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

Matthew Wright's 53-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Jaguars a 23–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Jaguars?

Jaylen Waddle led the game with 29.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 6, on 10 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marvin Jones was next with 23.0 (WR9). See Jaylen Waddle's 2021 game log.

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

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 33 of 47 for 329 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. James Robinson (JAX) led in rushing with 17 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown. Mike Gesicki (MIA) led in receiving with 8 catches for 115 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jaylen Waddle score against the Jaguars?

Jaylen Waddle scored 29.0 points in PPR leagues, 24.0 in half-PPR and 19.0 in standard scoring against the Jaguars in Week 6 of the 2021 season, on 10 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 28% of his team's targets.

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

Jaylen Waddle outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 29.0 PPR points on 21.9 xFP (+7.1). Myles Gaskin fell furthest short, with 3.4 points on 13.3 xFP (−9.9). 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 Jaguars come back to beat the Dolphins?

The Jaguars' chances of winning fell as low as 13% in the first half. Matthew Wright's 53-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Matthew Wright's 53-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Dolphins vs Jaguars record?

The all-time series is tied 6–6 across 12 meetings since 1998, and the Jaguars are 1–0 in the postseason.

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

Before Week 6 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on September 24, 2020, when the Dolphins beat the Jaguars 31–13.

Have the Dolphins and Jaguars met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1999 playoffs. The Dolphins are 0–1 against the Jaguars in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Dolphins vs Jaguars?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Dolphins −1.5, making the Miami Dolphins 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 24.5 points for the Dolphins and 23.0 for the Jaguars.

Did Dolphins vs Jaguars go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 4.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs Jaguars?

The Jaguars covered as 1.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Dolphins −1.5. The final margin was 3 points.