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NFL · Week 6 · October 17, 2021 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2021 Week 6 Recap

Jaguars defeat Dolphins 23–20 in Week 6

Tua Tagovailoa led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 20–23 Week 6 finish.

Miami Dolphins 20 1–5
Final 20–23
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 1–5 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
20–23
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 13–10 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Tua Tagovailoa
FantasyHQ MVP
Tua Tagovailoa
Game date
October 17, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Tua Tagovailoa
    Tua Tagovailoa 33/50 · 351 YDS · 2 TD +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Gesicki
    Mike Gesicki 8 REC · 115 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Durham Smythe
    Durham Smythe 5 REC · 59 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Trevor Lawrence
    Trevor Lawrence 25/46 · 324 YDS · 1 TD +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 7 REC · 100 YDS · 1 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamal Agnew
    Jamal Agnew 5 REC · 78 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact
View Dolphins vs Jaguars box score View all 2021 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 23–20 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 13–10 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tua Tagovailoa
Top passer
Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play
(1:26) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at MIA 37 for -6 yards (94-C.Wilkins). FUMBLES (94-C.Wilkins) …
Game date
2021-10-17

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Miami Dolphins 23–20 on 2021-10-17, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 13–10 halftime lead. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +10.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins7607020
Jacksonville Jaguars3776023

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 7:48TD
    Jaylen Waddle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 6
    Score
    6-0

    (7:48) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 7:45XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    7-0

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 3:54FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 22
    Score
    7-3

    (3:54) 15-M.Wright 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 14:19FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    10-3

    (14:19) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 5:42FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 6
    Score
    13-3

    (5:42) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:47TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 28
    Score
    13-9

    (:47) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Baker].

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:40XP
    Matthew Wright

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    13-10

    15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 12:34TD
    Jimmori Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    13-16

    (12:34) 72-W.Little reported in as eligible. 25-J.Robinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 12:29XP
    Matthew Wright

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    13-17

    15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 10:28TD
    Jaylen Waddle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    19-17

    (10:28) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 10:22XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    20-17

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 3:45FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 36
    Score
    20-20

    (3:45) 15-M.Wright 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:01FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 35
    Score
    20-23

    (:01) 15-M.Wright 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +10.26 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  2. 2Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +9.79 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  3. 3Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  4. 4Jamal AgnewJamal Agnew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  5. 5Mike GesickiMike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  6. 6Durham SmytheDurham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  7. 7Mack HollinsMack Hollins · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  8. 8Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Tua Tagovailoa

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing

Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+10.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (-4.73 EPA): (1:18) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Lawson at 50. 21-N.Lawson to MIA 39 for 11 yards (86-M.Hollins).

Biggest single play (-4.78 EPA): Trevor Lawrence — (1:26) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at MIA 37 for -6 yards (94-C.Wilkins). FUMBLES (94-C.Wilkins) [94-C.Wilkins], RECOVERED by MIA-92-Z.Sieler at MIA 34.

Quarterback report card

Tua Tagovailoa led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 50 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.26 total EPA
  • Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.016+0.033
Offensive success rate41.6%42.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.245+0.213
Rush EPA/play-0.308-0.324
Defensive EPA/play-0.033-0.016
Defensive success rate57.6%58.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.02, Jacksonville Jaguars +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, +2.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +1.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jaylen WaddleMiami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 7:48)
  • Marcus JonesJacksonville Jaguars — Marcus Jones (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q2 0:47)
  • Jimmori RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars — Jimmori Robinson (Q3 12:34)
  • Jaylen WaddleMiami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 10:28)

Field goals

  • Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q1 3:54)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 14:19)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 5:42)
  • Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q4 3:45)
  • Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q4 0:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 7:45) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) 15-M.Wright 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the JAX 6 (Q2 5:42) — (5:42) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIA 28 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Baker].; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:40) — 15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) 72-W.Little reported in as eligible. 25-J.Robinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 12:29) — 15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q4 10:28) — (10:28) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 10:22) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 36 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 15-M.Wright 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 15-M.Wright 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 15-M.Wright 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. [WPA +21.9% · EPA +1.24]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 34-M.Brown right tackle to MIA 46 for no gain (41-J.Allen, 49-C.Russell). Official measurement ruled short of the line to gain, turnover on downs. [WPA -18.1% · EPA -2.47]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 11-M.Jones pushed ob at MIA 41 for 20 yards (9-N.Igbinoghene). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +2.48]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 15-M.Wright 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +2.03]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Lawson at 50. 21-N.Lawson to MIA 39 for 11 yards (86-M.Hollins). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at MIA 37 for -6 yards (94-C.Wilkins). FUMBLES (94-C.Wilkins) [94-C.Wilkins], RECOVERED by MIA-92-Z.Sieler at MIA 34. [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.78]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Baker]. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.75]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Lawson at 50. 21-N.Lawson to MIA 39 for 11 yards (86-M.Hollins). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.73]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) 25-J.Robinson left tackle to MIA 9 for no gain (55-J.Baker). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -3.51]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 7:48 · JAX 6 · Score 6-0
    (7:48) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 7:45 · JAX 15 · Score 7-0
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 3:54 · MIA 22 · Score 7-3
    (3:54) 15-M.Wright 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  4. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 14:19 · JAX 15 · Score 10-3
    (14:19) 7-J.Sanders 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 5:42 · JAX 6 · Score 13-3
    (5:42) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:47 · MIA 28 · Score 13-9
    (:47) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Baker].
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · MIA 15 · Score 13-10
    15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 12:34 · MIA 1 · Score 13-16
    (12:34) 72-W.Little reported in as eligible. 25-J.Robinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 12:29 · MIA 15 · Score 13-17
    15-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:28 · JAX 2 · Score 19-17
    (10:28) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:22 · JAX 15 · Score 20-17
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 3:45 · MIA 36 · Score 20-20
    (3:45) 15-M.Wright 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 0:01 · MIA 35 · Score 20-23
    (:01) 15-M.Wright 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2021-10-17?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Miami Dolphins 23-20 in Week 6, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 7:48) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones (T. Lawrence pass) (Q2 0:47) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Robinson (Q3 12:34) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 10:28) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q1 3:54, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 14:19, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 5:42, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q4 3:45, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q4 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 66.0% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.26 total passing EPA. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 54.3% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (-4.73 EPA): (1:18) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Lawson at 50. 21-N.Lawson to MIA 39 for 11 yards (86-M.Hollins)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-5 Now 1-5 W

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