Game story
In Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-09-26, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 31–19 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -15.55 total EPA, and +2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-35.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JA
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +9.13 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2 A. Green · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 3 C. Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4 D. Chark · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5 L. Shenault · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 6 C. Hyde · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 J. Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8 J. Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Murray — ARI · Passing
K. Murray posted the highest total EPA (+9.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.85 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JAX 16-T.Lawrence for
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Murray
- Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Chark (T. Lawrence pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Prater
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Robinson
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner
- Arizona Cardinals — B. Murphy
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 51:48) — (6:48) 1-K.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 51:42) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 13–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q2 30:28) — (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-D.Chark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 30:21) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 50 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–6. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the JAX 16 (Q3 22:43) — (7:43) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 18:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q3 16:27) — (1:27) (No Huddle) 6-J.Conner right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 16:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 75 (Q3 15:35); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 15:24) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 6:49) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 15:35) — (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JA
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:28) — (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-D.Chark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 28:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Wingard at JAX -1. 42-A.Wingard pushed ob at JAX 22 for 23 yards (18-A.Green).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 46:25) — (1:25) (Punt formation) PENALTY on ARI-51-T.Vallejo, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at ARI 10 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 15:35) — (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JA
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at ARI 30 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-55-C.Jones at ARI 23. 55-C.Jones to ARI 24 for 1 yard (65-B.Linder; 13-P.Dorsett).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 28:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Wingard at JAX -1. 42-A.Wingard pushed ob at JAX 22 for 23 yards (18-A.Green).
Quarterback report card
T.Lawrence led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -15.55 total EPA
- K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 39 dropbacks · 71.8% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.176 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | -0.389 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.082 | +0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.176 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 51.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +3.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -15.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Murray (ARI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 51:48 · JAX 1 · Score 6-0
(6:48) 1-K.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 51:42 · JAX 15 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 30:28 · ARI 12 · Score 7-6
(:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-D.Chark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 30:21 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 30:02 · JAX 50 · Score 7-13
(:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 22:43 · JAX 16 · Score 10-13
(7:43) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 18:38 · ARI 4 · Score 10-19
(3:38) (Shotgun) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 16:27 · JAX 4 · Score 16-19
(1:27) (No Huddle) 6-J.Conner right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 16:21 · JAX 15 · Score 17-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 15:35 · ARI 75 · Score 23-19
(:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 15:24 · JAX 15 · Score 24-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · JAX 1 · Score 30-19
(6:54) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:49 · JAX 15 · Score 31-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-19 in Week 3, 2021 on 2021-09-26.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 19 (ARI 31-19 JAX) in Week 3, 2021 on 2021-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q1 51:48) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Chark (T. Lawrence pass) (Q2 30:28) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Prater (Q2 30:02) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Robinson (Q3 18:38) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 16:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Murphy (Q3 15:35) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 6:54) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q3 22:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 55.0% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -15.55 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 71.8% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +9.13 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.85 EPA): (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who th. The biggest win-probability swing was -35.6%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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