Game story
In Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-30, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 21–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -12.08 total EPA, and -8.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Etienne (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.68 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (1:43) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Williams at JAX 35. 21-K.Williams to JAX 35 for no gain (13-C.Kirk).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 21 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Etienne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +7.68 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 G. Dulcich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 3 J. Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4 R. Wilson · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.35 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5 E. Engram · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 K. Hamler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7 Z. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8 K. Hamler · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Etienne — JAX · Rushing
T. Etienne posted the highest total EPA (+7.68) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.96 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (12:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN -1. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — E. Engram (T. Lawrence pass)
- Denver Broncos — J. Jeudy (R. Wilson pass)
- Denver Broncos — M. Gordon
- Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Etienne
- Denver Broncos — L. Murray
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Patterson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DEN 22 (Q1 52:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 17-E.Engram for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 52:40) — 10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 38:46) — (8:46) 10-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q2 32:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-J.Jeudy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 32:44) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 20:10) — (5:10) 60-L.Wattenberg reported in as eligible. 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 20:07).
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 1-T.Etienne right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 3:54) — 10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 28-L.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the JAX 15 (Q4 1:43) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Williams at JAX 35. 21-K.Williams to JAX 35 for no gain (13-C.Kirk).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 1-K.Hamler to JAX 33 for 47 yards (37-T.Herndon).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 13-C.Kirk to DEN 22 for 25 yards (2-P.Surtain).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 21:24) — (6:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich to JAX 1 for 38 yards (37-T.Herndon, 2-R.Jenkins).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN -1. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 42:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN -1. Touchback.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Williams at JAX 35. 21-K.Williams to JAX 35 for no gain (13-C.Kirk).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 40:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 1-T.Etienne left end pushed ob at DEN 24 for 49 yards (31-J.Simmons).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 52:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 17-E.Engram for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -12.08 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.017 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.128 | -0.310 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.191 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.017 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 54.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.02, Jacksonville Jaguars -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +1.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -2.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Etienne (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Wilson (DEN) 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.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 52:46 · DEN 22 · Score 0-6
(7:46) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 17-E.Engram for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 52:40 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 38:46 · DEN 19 · Score 0-10
(8:46) 10-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 32:50 · JAX 6 · Score 6-10
(2:50) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-J.Jeudy for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 32:44 · JAX 15 · Score 7-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 20:10 · JAX 1 · Score 13-10
(5:10) 60-L.Wattenberg reported in as eligible. 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 20:07 · JAX 15 · Score 14-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman. PENALTY on JAX-95-R.Robertson-Harris, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced betwe - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 3:57 · DEN 1 · Score 14-16
(3:57) (Shotgun) 1-T.Etienne right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 3:54 · DEN 15 · Score 14-17
10-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:47 · JAX 2 · Score 20-17
(1:47) 28-L.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q4 1:43 · JAX 15 · Score 21-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Denver Broncos beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-17 in Week 8, 2022 on 2022-10-30.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Denver Broncos 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 17 (DEN 21-17 JAX) in Week 8, 2022 on 2022-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Denver Broncos 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — E. Engram (T. Lawrence pass) (Q1 52:46) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Jeudy (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 32:50) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Gordon (Q3 20:10) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Etienne (Q4 3:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Murray (Q4 1:47) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 38:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 46.2% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -12.08 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 52.9% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
T. Etienne (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +7.68 on rushing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.96 EPA): (12:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN -1. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.5%.
Was Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Denver Broncos won 21-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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