Game story
In Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-09-30, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +16.82 total EPA, and +10.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+26.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (9:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 87-C.Uzomah for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-26-S.Griffin, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +16.82 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2 T. Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +8.68 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3 L. Shenault · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 4 C. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 5 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6 J. Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 J. Agnew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 8 D. Arnold · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Burrow — CIN · Passing
J. Burrow posted the highest total EPA (+16.82) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.13 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (:59) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence right tackle to CIN 1 for no gain (55-L.Wilson; 65-L.Ogunjobi). CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi was injured during the play.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Robinson
- Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Lawrence
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Uzomah (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Mixon
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Robinson
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Uzomah (J. Burrow pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
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 CIN 6 (Q1 46:32) — (1:32) 25-J.Robinson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 46:28) — 15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q2 34:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 34:45) — 15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 22 (Q3 28:20) — (13:20) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 87-C.Uzomah for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 28:12) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q3 20:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 20:10) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q4 14:30); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 14:27) — 15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 31 (Q4 9:08); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 8:59) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 17 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 2-E.McPherson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 87-C.Uzomah for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-26-S.Griffin, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 2-E.McPherson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) 25-J.Robinson left guard to CIN 1 for 3 yards (24-V.Bell). Jacksonville challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 25-J.Robinson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah to JAX 21 for 25 yards (44-M.Jack) [91-D.Smoot].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 50:25) — (5:25) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 30:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence right tackle to CIN 1 for no gain (55-L.Wilson; 65-L.Ogunjobi). CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi was injured during the play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 87-C.Uzomah for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-26-S.Griffin, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 29:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase to JAX 25 for 44 yards (42-A.Wingard).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 32:23) — (2:23) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 10-L.Shenault to CIN 10 for 52 yards (26-T.Waynes).
Quarterback report card
J.Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +16.82 total EPA
- T.Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.167 | +0.185 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 51.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.310 | +0.481 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.088 | -0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.185 | -0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.6% | 47.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars +0.17, Cincinnati Bengals +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +13.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 8 drives, +11.69 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals 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.
- J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Burrow (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- T. Lawrence (JAX) 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 46:32 · CIN 6 · Score 6-0
(1:32) 25-J.Robinson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 46:28 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 34:50 · CIN 7 · Score 13-0
(4:50) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 34:45 · CIN 15 · Score 14-0
15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 28:20 · JAX 22 · Score 14-6
(13:20) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 87-C.Uzomah for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 28:12 · JAX 15 · Score 14-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 20:12 · JAX 1 · Score 14-13
(5:12) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 20:10 · JAX 15 · Score 14-14
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 14:30 · CIN 4 · Score 20-14
(14:30) 25-J.Robinson left guard to CIN 1 for 3 yards (24-V.Bell). Jacksonville challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 25-J.Ro - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 14:27 · CIN 15 · Score 21-14
15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:08 · JAX 31 · Score 21-20
(9:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 87-C.Uzomah for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-26-S.Griffin, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 8:59 · JAX 15 · Score 21-21
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · JAX 17 · Score 21-24
(:04) 2-E.McPherson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-21 in Week 4, 2021 on 2021-09-30.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 21, Cincinnati Bengals 24 (JAX 21-24 CIN) in Week 4, 2021 on 2021-09-30.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 21, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Robinson (Q1 46:32) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Lawrence (Q2 34:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 28:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q3 20:12) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Robinson (Q4 14:30) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 9:08) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 71.4% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +16.82 total passing EPA. T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 60.7% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +16.82 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.13 EPA): (:59) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence right tackle to CIN 1 for no gain (55-L.Wilson; 65-L.Ogunjobi). CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi was injured during the play.. The biggest win-probability swing was +26.3%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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