Final2021 Week 16

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets, Week 16 2021

Jacksonville Jaguars

Away

21

New York Jets

HomeWon

26

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Jaguars393621
Jets6731026

JAX 21NYJ 26 Final

  • Passing leader

    Trevor Lawrence

    JAX · QB

    12.9PPR pts

    26/39, 280 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Marvin Jones Jr.

    JAX · WR

    15.4PPR pts

    8 REC, 74 YDS

  • Jaguars leader

    Dare Ogunbowale

    JAX · RB

    15.2PPR pts

    17 ATT, 57 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 15 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Braxton Berrios

    NYJ · WR

    1 TD

Jets 26, Jaguars 21: New York beats Jacksonville

New York led 13–12 at halftime and outscored Jacksonville 13–9 after the break to win 26–21. Jacksonville outgained the Jets 384–373, but the Jets averaged 6.3 yards per play.

The Jaguars went 6-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Jets finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +0.9 yards/play NYJ 6.3 · JAX 5.4
  • +1 turnover margin NYJ 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Jets Won

New York won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Jaguars vs Jets
JaguarsStatJets
5.4Yards per play6.3
1Turnovers0
Other team stats
384Total yards373
71Plays59
46%Third-down conversion33%
32:18Time of possession27:42

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Jaguars vs Jets
TimeTeamPlayJAXNYJ
1st quarter
8:12JAXMatthew Wright 21-yard FG Takes lead30
3:54NYJZach Wilson 52-yard TD run Takes leadXP missed36
2nd quarter
13:08JAXWill Richardson Jr. fumble recovery TD Takes lead2-pt try failed96
12:57NYJBraxton Berrios 102-yard kickoff return TD Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP913
8:15JAXMatthew Wright 45-yard FG1213
3rd quarter
9:47NYJEddy Pineiro 42-yard FG Extends lead1216
0:25JAXMatthew Wright 40-yard FG1516
4th quarter
9:16NYJZach Wilson → Conor McDermott, 1-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP1523
5:25JAXDare Ogunbowale 1-yard TD run2-pt try failed2123
1:47NYJEddy Pineiro 20-yard FG Extends lead2126

Fantasy Points: Jaguars vs Jets, Week 16 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Zach WilsonNYJQB23.2 PTSQB4
  2. Marvin JonesJAXWR15.4 PTSWR20
  3. Dare OgunbowaleJAXRB15.2 PTSRB15
  4. Braxton BerriosNYJWR15.0 PTSWR24

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Trevor LawrenceJAXQB10.9QB2126/3928000637087.6Start/Sit →
Zach WilsonNYJQB23.2QB414/2210210491189.6

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Marvin JonesJAXWR15.4WR20WR———138740
Dare OgunbowaleJAXRB15.2RB15RB1757142150Start/Sit →
Braxton BerriosNYJWR15.0WR24WR13065370Start/Sit →
Tavon AustinJAXWR14.9WR25WR321076680
Michael CarterNYJRB14.4RB17RB1611803260Start/Sit →
Laquon TreadwellJAXWR9.4WR50WR———54540Start/Sit →
James O'ShaughnessyJAXTE8.9TE16TE———44490
Tevin ColemanNYJRB7.1RB41RB145701140
Tyler KroftNYJTE5.9TE25TE———53290
Keelan ColeNYJWR4.5WR80WR———22250
Jacob HollisterJAXTE4.0TE33TE———22200
James RobinsonJAXRB1.0RB73RB3100————
Nathan CottrellJAXRB0.3RB78RB130————
Denzel MimsNYJWR0.0—WR———2000
Jeff SmithNYJWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Jacksonville Jaguars

Snap Share

  1. Laquon TreadwellWR64 snaps88%
  2. Marvin JonesWR60 snaps82%
  3. Dare OgunbowaleRB60 snaps82%
  4. Tavon AustinWR43 snaps59%
  5. James O'ShaughnessyTE42 snaps58%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Marvin Jones37%, 13 targets
  2. Tavon Austin20%, 7 targets
  3. Laquon Treadwell14%, 5 targets
  4. James O'Shaughnessy11%, 4 targets
  5. Dare Ogunbowale11%, 4 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Dare Ogunbowale57%, 17 carries
  2. Trevor Lawrence20%, 6 carries
  3. Tavon Austin10%, 3 carries
  4. James Robinson10%, 3 carries
  5. Nathan Cottrell3%, 1 carries

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Tyler KroftTE50 snaps86%
  2. Braxton BerriosWR48 snaps83%
  3. Keelan ColeWR43 snaps74%
  4. Michael CarterRB43 snaps74%
  5. Denzel MimsWR32 snaps55%

Target Share20 targets

  1. Braxton Berrios30%, 6 targets
  2. Tyler Kroft25%, 5 targets
  3. Michael Carter15%, 3 targets
  4. Keelan Cole10%, 2 targets
  5. Denzel Mims10%, 2 targets
  6. Other10%, 2 targets

Carry Share35 carries

  1. Michael Carter46%, 16 carries
  2. Tevin Coleman40%, 14 carries
  3. Zach Wilson11%, 4 carries
  4. Braxton Berrios3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Laquon TreadwellJAXWR6488%514%0
Tyler KroftNYJTE5086%525%0
Braxton BerriosNYJWR4883%630%1
Marvin JonesJAXWR6082%1337%0
Dare OgunbowaleJAXRB6082%411%17
Keelan ColeNYJWR4374%210%0
Michael CarterNYJRB4374%315%16
Tavon AustinJAXWR4359%720%3
James O'ShaughnessyJAXTE4258%411%0
Denzel MimsNYJWR3255%210%0
Jacob HollisterJAXTE3649%26%0
Chris ManhertzJAXTE3142%00%0
Trevon WescoNYJTE2238%00%0
Tevin ColemanNYJRB1933%15%14
Jeff SmithNYJWR1322%15%0
James RobinsonJAXRB1115%00%3
D.J. MontgomeryNYJWR814%00%0
Josh HammondJAXWR811%00%0
Daniel BrownNYJTE23%00%0
Ty JohnsonNYJRB12%00%0
Jaydon MickensJAXWR11%00%0
Nathan CottrellJAXRB11%00%1
Luke FarrellJAXTE11%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+11.0Zach Wilson23.2 PTS vs 12.2 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.1Trevor Lawrence12.9 PTS vs 21.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.9 xFPMarvin Jones Jr.15.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Marvin Jones Jr.JAX · WR15.421.9−6.582%37% tgt—000%1337%
Trevor LawrenceJAX · QB12.921.0−8.1100%39 att—39619%00%
Dare OgunbowaleJAX · RB15.217.6−2.482%55% car—01755%411%
Michael CarterNYJ · RB14.415.3−0.974%44% car—01644%314%
Tavon AustinJAX · WR14.913.7+1.259%20% tgt—0310%720%
Zach WilsonNYJ · QB23.212.2+11.0100%22 att—22411%00%
Braxton BerriosNYJ · WR9.010.7−1.783%29% tgt—013%629%
Tevin ColemanNYJ · RB7.110.7−3.633%39% car—01439%15%
Laquon TreadwellJAX · WR9.48.4+1.088%14% tgt—000%514%
Tyler KroftNYJ · TE5.98.4−2.586%24% tgt—000%524%
James O'ShaughnessyJAX · TE8.96.7+2.258%11% tgt—000%411%
Denzel MimsNYJ · WR0.03.4−3.455%10% tgt—000%210%
Jacob HollisterJAX · TE4.03.4+0.649%6% tgt—000%26%
Keelan Cole Sr.NYJ · WR4.53.4+1.174%10% tgt—000%210%
James RobinsonJAX · RB1.01.9−0.915%10% car—0310%00%
Conor McDermottNYJ · —7.11.7+5.4—5% tgt—000%15%
Jeff SmithNYJ · WR0.01.7−1.722%5% tgt—000%15%
Andrew WingardJAX · —0.40.6−0.2—3% car—013%00%
Braden MannNYJ · —0.40.6−0.2—3% car—013%00%
Nathan CottrellJAX · RB0.30.6−0.31%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Jaguars 35 targets and 31 carries; Jets 21 targets and 36 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

Trevor Lawrence Unlucky

JAX · QB · 12.9 pts on 21.0 expected

26 of 39 passing for 280 yards; 6 carries for 37 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Trevor Lawrence →

Zach Wilson Ran hot

NYJ · QB · 23.2 pts on 12.2 expected

14 of 22 passing for 102 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 91 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Marvin Jones Jr. Volume, no payoff

JAX · WR · 15.4 pts on 21.9 expected

13 targets (37% of the team's), 8 catches for 74 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Dare Ogunbowale

JAX · RB · 15.2 pts on 17.6 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards; 17 carries (55% of the team's) for 57 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Dare Ogunbowale →

Michael Carter

NYJ · RB · 14.4 pts on 15.3 expected

3 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 6 yards; 16 carries (44% of the team's) for 118 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Michael Carter →

Braxton Berrios

NYJ · WR · 9.0 pts on 10.7 expected

6 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 37 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Braxton Berrios →

Conor McDermott Ran hot

NYJ · — · 7.1 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Tavon Austin

JAX · WR · 14.9 pts on 13.7 expected

7 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 68 yards; 3 carries (10% of the team's) for 21 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Stock up: Dare Ogunbowale led the backfield with 82% of the snaps after trailing James Robinson before this game.
  • Stock up: Tavon Austin played 59% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
  • Stock up: Laquon Treadwell played 88% of the snaps, up from a 58% season average.

New York Jets

  • Stock up: Michael Carter played 74% of the snaps, up from a 49% season average.
  • Stock up: Braxton Berrios played 83% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
  • Stock up: Tyler Kroft played 86% of the snaps, up from a 56% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Jaguars defense and Jets defense
Points allowed toJaguars DJets D
QBs18.017.8
RBs21.830.2
WRs36.233.8
TEs11.916.5

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

How the Game Swung

New York opened at 57% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Jets win probability

Jets win probability by game minuteJets started at 57%, stood at 59% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +19Wilson 52-yd TD run47% → 66%Q1 3:54
  2. −20Richardson 0-yd TD66% → 46%Q2 13:08
  3. +24Berrios 102-yd TD46% → 69%Q2 12:57
  4. +34Wilson → McDermott, 1-yd TD60% → 94%Q4 9:16
  5. −27Ogunbowale 1-yd TD run98% → 71%Q4 5:25

Swing in Jets win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Jaguars vs Jets
Jacksonville JaguarsMeasureNew York Jets
71Plays59
56%Pass rate39%
6.3Yds / dropback4.3
4.3Yds / carry7.6
6/13Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge New York ran 12 fewer plays but gained 3.3 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • JAX Jones 37% · Austin 20% · Treadwell 14%
  • NYJ Berrios 29% · Kroft 24% · Carter 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Jaguars vs Jets
ResultJAXNYJ
Touchdowns13
Field goals32
Punts11
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs12

NYJ turnover edge: +2

  • The Jaguars opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 73-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Jets scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
JAXQ1 15:0012736:48Field goal
NYJQ1 8:128914:18Touchdown
JAXQ1 3:5412755:46Fumble
NYJQ2 13:08000:11Touchdown
JAXQ2 12:5711484:42Field goal
NYJQ2 8:15311:05Punt
JAXQ2 7:104162:01Punt
NYJQ2 5:0915704:59Downs
JAXQ2 0:101-10:10End of half
NYJQ3 15:009485:13Field goal
JAXQ3 9:475-52:42Fumble
NYJQ3 7:05492:01Downs
JAXQ3 5:0410754:39Field goal
NYJQ3 0:2511806:09Touchdown
JAXQ4 9:168753:51Touchdown
NYJQ4 5:2510673:38Field goal
JAXQ4 1:4711741:39Downs
NYJQ4 0:08120:08End of game
About these numbers

The Jets' fumble touchdown is counted as a Jaguars lost fumble, not as a Jets possession. 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.

Jaguars vs Jets Head-to-Head

The Jaguars and Jets first met in 1995 and have played 19 times since.

All-time series
10–9Jaguars lead, 19 meetings since 1995
Postseason
1–0Jets won in 1998
Largest Jaguars win
41–02006
Largest Jets win
32–32011

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

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

Oldest to newest. JAX = Jaguars win, NYJ = Jets 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, Jaguars vs Jets
JaguarsStatJets
3-14Record4-13
14.9Points per game18.2
305.4Yards per game306.4
5.0Yards per play5.0
26.9Points allowed per game29.6
353.1Yards allowed per game397.6

Jaguars vs Jets Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
NYJ −2.5Jets covered by 2.5
Total
43Over: 47 points scored (by 4)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Jets22.826+3.3
Jaguars20.321+0.8

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

Against the spread
4–11
Over/under
4–11
ATS as favorite
0–2
ATS as underdog
4–9
ATS on the road
2–5

New York Jets

Against the spread
5–10
Over/under
9–6
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
4–10
ATS at home
3–5

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

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Jaguars and Jets in Fantasy

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

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Jaguars vs Jets Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Jaguars vs Jets Week 16 game?

The New York Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26–21 in Week 16 of the 2021 season. The game was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on December 26, 2021. See the Jets' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Jaguars vs Jets?

The final score was Jets 26, Jaguars 21. The Jets led 13–12 at halftime, and the second half went Jaguars 9, Jets 13.

What happened in the Jaguars vs Jets game?

New York led 13–12 at halftime and outscored Jacksonville 13–9 after the break to win 26–21. Jacksonville outgained the Jets 384–373, but the Jets averaged 6.3 yards per play. Zach Wilson led all players with 14 of 22 passing for 102 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 91 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Jaguars committed 1 turnover, the Jets none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Jaguars vs Jets?

Zach Wilson led the game with 23.2 PPR fantasy points, the QB4 of Week 16, on 14 of 22 passing for 102 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 91 rushing yards and a touchdown. Marvin Jones was next with 15.4 (WR20).

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

Trevor Lawrence (JAX) led all passers with 26 of 39 for 280 yards. Michael Carter (NYJ) led in rushing with 16 carries for 118 yards. Marvin Jones (JAX) led in receiving with 8 catches for 74 yards.

How many fantasy points did Zach Wilson score against the Jaguars?

Zach Wilson scored 23.2 fantasy points against the Jaguars in Week 16 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 14 of 22 passing for 102 yards and a touchdown, plus 4 carries for 91 rushing yards and a touchdown.

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

Zach Wilson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.2 PPR points on 12.2 xFP (+11.0). Trevor Lawrence fell furthest short, with 12.9 points on 21.0 xFP (−8.1). 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 Jets beat the Jaguars?

The Jets beat the Jaguars 26–21 because they averaged 6.3 yards per play to 5.4 and won the turnover battle 1–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Jaguars vs Jets?

The Jets won the turnover battle 1–0: the Jaguars gave the ball away 1 time and the Jets not at all. The Jets won the game.

What is the all-time Jaguars vs Jets record?

The Jaguars lead the all-time series 10–9 across 19 meetings since 1995, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 16 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on October 27, 2019, when the Jaguars beat the Jets 29–15.

Have the Jaguars and Jets met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1998 playoffs. The Jaguars are 0–1 against the Jets in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Jaguars vs Jets?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Jets −2.5, making the New York Jets 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43. That implied about 22.8 points for the Jets and 20.3 for the Jaguars.

Did Jaguars vs Jets go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 43, and the teams combined for 47 points, 4 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Jaguars vs Jets?

The Jets covered by 2.5 against the closing line of Jets −2.5. The final margin was 5 points.