Game story
In Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-31, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 31–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -6.62 total EPA, and -6.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (10:13) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at SEA 49 for -11 yards (26-R.Neal).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.93 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +8.61 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3 D. Arnold · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 6 L. Shenault · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 7 D. Ogunbowale · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8 J. Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Lockett — SEA · Receiving
T. Lockett posted the highest total EPA (+10.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.10 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: 15-M.Wright kicks onside 9 yards from JAX 35 to JAX 44. 25-T.Homer for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — G. Smith
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 49:22) — (4:22) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 49:19) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the JAX 16 (Q2 39:31); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 39:24) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the JAX 13 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q3 23:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 23:09) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 15–8. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 15 (Q4 1:43) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the JAX 15 (Q4 1:43) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 1:49) — 15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 91 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 85-D.Arnold to JAX 18 for 9 yards (33-J.Adams, 22-T.Brown).; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SEA 82 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 12-T.Johnson to JAX 28 for 10 yards (26-R.Neal)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 55:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at SEA 49 for -11 yards (26-R.Neal).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 56:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 85-D.Arnold to SEA 39 for 7 yards (22-T.Brown).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:22) — (4:22) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 43:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left intended for 7-T.Austin INTERCEPTED by 6-Q.Diggs at SEA 18. 6-Q.Diggs pushed ob at SEA 27 for 9 yards (10-L.Shenault).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 53:08) — (8:08) 41-A.Collins right guard to JAX 35 for 9 yards (32-T.Campbell; 2-R.Jenkins).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:49) — 15-M.Wright kicks onside 9 yards from JAX 35 to JAX 44. 25-T.Homer for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 39-J.Agnew for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 43:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left intended for 7-T.Austin INTERCEPTED by 6-Q.Diggs at SEA 18. 6-Q.Diggs pushed ob at SEA 27 for 9 yards (10-L.Shenault).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 34:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett ran ob at JAX 30 for 28 yards.
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) · 58 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -6.62 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +26.0% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +8.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.175 | +0.136 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 53.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.269 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.220 | -0.203 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.136 | +0.175 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.5% | 59.8% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -16.11 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +9.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) 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.
- G. Smith (SEA) 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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 49:22 · JAX 1 · Score 0-6
(4:22) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 49:19 · JAX 15 · Score 0-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 39:31 · JAX 16 · Score 0-13
(9:31) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 14-D.Metcalf for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-14-D.Metcalf, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced bet - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 39:24 · JAX 15 · Score 0-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · JAX 13 · Score 0-17
(:10) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 23:13 · JAX 5 · Score 0-23
(8:13) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 23:09 · JAX 15 · Score 0-24
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+7) — Q4 1:43 · JAX 15 · Score 7-31
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q4 1:43 · JAX 15 · Score 7-31
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · SEA 15 · Score 7-24
15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q4 1:38 · SEA 91 · Score 7-31
(1:38) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 85-D.Arnold to JAX 18 for 9 yards (33-J.Adams, 22-T.Brown). - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 1:12 · SEA 82 · Score 7-31
(1:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 12-T.Johnson to JAX 28 for 10 yards (26-R.Neal).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-7 in Week 8, 2021 on 2021-10-31.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Seattle Seahawks 31 (JAX 7-31 SEA) in Week 8, 2021 on 2021-10-31.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 8, Seattle Seahawks 15; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Seattle Seahawks 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Smith (Q1 49:22) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 39:31) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q3 23:13) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 30:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Seattle Seahawks?
T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 55.2% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -6.62 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 62.5% completion, +26.0% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +8.61 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Seattle Seahawks?
T. Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +10.93 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.10 EPA): 15-M.Wright kicks onside 9 yards from JAX 35 to JAX 44. 25-T.Homer for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.1%.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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