Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 21–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 14–3 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Gage Jr.
- Top passer
- Trevor Lawrence
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:52) 25-J.Robinson up the middle to JAX 29 for 1 yard (94-A.Rush). FUMBLES (94-A.Rush), …
- Game date
- 2021-11-28
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21–14 on 2021-11-28. Russell Gage Jr. posted a game-high +5.98 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Russell Gage Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 2
Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +5.94 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3

Cordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.63 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 4
T. Austin · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play - 5

Trevor Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 6
T. Sharpe · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 7

Cordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 8
Jimmori Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP
Russell Gage Jr. — ATL · Receiving
Russell Gage Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+5.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
Russell Gage Jr.'s top snap (+2.83 EPA): (7:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-R.Gage for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.25 EPA): Jimmori Robinson — (7:52) 25-J.Robinson up the middle to JAX 29 for 1 yard (94-A.Rush). FUMBLES (94-A.Rush), RECOVERED by ATL-90-M.Davidson at JAX 29.
Quarterback report card
Trevor Lawrence led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -5.5% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.20 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · -2.1% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.0% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.186 | -0.027 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.046 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.045 | -0.066 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 55.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +5.27 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -3.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson 
Atlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson 
Atlanta Falcons — Russell Gage Jr. (Matt Ryan pass)
Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Austin (Trevor Lawrence pass)
Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright 
Jacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) (No Huddle) 84-C.Patterson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 0:38) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) 84-C.Patterson up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 6:40) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 15-M.Wright 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 8–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-R.Gage for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 7:47) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q3 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 7-T.Austin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 0:22) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-T.Lawrence pass to 80-J.O'Shaughnessy is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q4 6:33) — (6:33) 15-M.Wright 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 7:52) — (7:52) 25-J.Robinson up the middle to JAX 29 for 1 yard (94-A.Rush). FUMBLES (94-A.Rush), RECOVERED by ATL-90-M.Davidson at JAX 29.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 28-M.Davis to ATL 34 for 18 yards (42-A.Wingard, 44-M.Jack) [5-R.Ford].
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 18-L.Treadwell to ATL 19 for 20 yards (34-D.Hall).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Campbell at 50. 32-T.Campbell to 50 for no gain (8-K.Pitts).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete deep left to 18-L.Treadwell.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 7:52) — (7:52) 25-J.Robinson up the middle to JAX 29 for 1 yard (94-A.Rush). FUMBLES (94-A.Rush), RECOVERED by ATL-90-M.Davidson at JAX 29.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete deep right to 10-L.Shenault.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 10-L.Shenault to ATL 42 for 24 yards (34-D.Hall; 54-F.Oluokun) [93-J.Vaughters].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 7-Y.Koo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead. PENALTY on JAX-95-R.Robertson-Harris, Leverage, 13 yards, enforced at JAX 25 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:46 · JAX 7 · Score 6-0
(:46) (No Huddle) 84-C.Patterson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:38 · JAX 15 · Score 7-0
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:46 · JAX 12 · Score 13-0
(6:46) 84-C.Patterson up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 6:40 · JAX 15 · Score 14-0
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:50 · ATL 3 · Score 14-3
(:50) 15-M.Wright 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 7:54 · JAX 12 · Score 20-3
(7:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-R.Gage for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 7:47 · JAX 15 · Score 21-3
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 0:29 · ATL 7 · Score 21-9
(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 7-T.Austin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q3 0:22 · ATL 2 · Score 21-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-T.Lawrence pass to 80-J.O'Shaughnessy is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 6:33 · ATL 16 · Score 21-14
(6:33) 15-M.Wright 34 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.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Russell Gage Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2021-11-28?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-14 in Week 12, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 8; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 21, Jacksonville Jaguars 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q1 0:46) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q2 6:46) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. Gage (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 7:54) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Austin (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 0:29) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q2 0:50, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q4 6:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.1% completion, -5.5% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.20 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.4% completion, -2.1% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Russell Gage Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.83 EPA): (7:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-R.Gage for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Atlanta Falcons won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L