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NFL · Week 12 · November 28, 2021 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2021 Week 12 Recap

Falcons defeat Jaguars 21–14 in Week 12

Russell Gage Jr. led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 21–14 Week 12 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 21 5–6 Winner
Final 21–14
Jacksonville Jaguars 14 2–9
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
21–14
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 14–3 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Gage Jr.
Game date
November 28, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Russell Gage Jr.
    Russell Gage Jr. 6 REC · 62 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 19/32 · 190 YDS · 1 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Cordarrelle Patterson
    Cordarrelle Patterson 16 CAR · 108 YDS · 2 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • T.Austin 2 REC · 21 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Trevor Lawrence
    Trevor Lawrence 4 CAR · 29 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmori Robinson
    Jimmori Robinson 3 REC · 29 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Atlanta Falcons7770021
Jacksonville Jaguars0383014

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 0:46TD
    Cordarrelle Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 7
    Score
    6-0

    (:46) (No Huddle) 84-C.Patterson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 0:38XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    7-0

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 6:46TD
    Cordarrelle Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 12
    Score
    13-0

    (6:46) 84-C.Patterson up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 6:40XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    14-0

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:50FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    14-3

    (:50) 15-M.Wright 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 7:54TD
    Russell Gage Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 12
    Score
    20-3

    (7:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 14-R.Gage for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 7:47XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    21-3

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 0:29TD
    TAT. Austin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 7
    Score
    21-9

    (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short middle to 7-T.Austin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 0:22Safety
    Trevor Lawrence

    Points+2

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    21-11

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-T.Lawrence pass to 80-J.O'Shaughnessy is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 6:33FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 16
    Score
    21-14

    (6:33) 15-M.Wright 34 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. 1Russell Gage Jr.Russell Gage Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  2. 2Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +5.94 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.63 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Austin · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  5. 5Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Sharpe · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  7. 7Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  8. 8Jimmori RobinsonJimmori 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.

Russell Gage Jr.

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 LawrenceTrevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -5.5% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.20 total EPA
  • Matt RyanMatt 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.

StatAtlanta FalconsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.066-0.045
Offensive success rate45.0%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 rate52.9%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

  • Cordarrelle PattersonAtlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson (Q1 0:46)
  • Cordarrelle PattersonAtlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson (Q2 6:46)
  • Russell Gage Jr.Atlanta Falcons — Russell Gage Jr. (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 7:54)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Austin (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q3 0:29)

Field goals

  • Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q2 0:50)
  • Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q4 6:33)
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. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.25]
  • 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]. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.82]
  • 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). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.26]
  • 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). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -1.51]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete deep left to 18-L.Treadwell. [WPA -6.7% · EPA -0.55]
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. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.25]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete deep right to 10-L.Shenault. [WPA -4.6% · EPA -3.02]
  • 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]. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.91]
  • 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. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:46 · JAX 7 · Score 6-0
    (:46) (No Huddle) 84-C.Patterson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. 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.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:46 · JAX 12 · Score 13-0
    (6:46) 84-C.Patterson up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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