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NFL · Week 16 · December 26, 2021 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets: 2021 Week 16 Recap

Jets defeat Jaguars 26–21 in Week 16

Trevor Lawrence led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 21–26 Week 16 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 21 2–13
Final 21–26
New York Jets 26 4–11 Winner
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
21–26
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 12–13 New York Jets
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence
FantasyHQ MVP
Trevor Lawrence
Game date
December 26, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Trevor Lawrence
    Trevor Lawrence 26/45 · 287 YDS +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Laquon Treadwell
    Laquon Treadwell 4 REC · 54 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.O'Shaughnessy 4 REC · 49 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Zach Wilson
    Zach Wilson 14/26 · 189 YDS · 2 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Braxton Berrios
    Braxton Berrios 5 REC · 37 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Mi.Carter 16 CAR · 118 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New York Jets
Final score
New York Jets 26–21 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 12–13 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Trevor Lawrence
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence
Biggest EPA play
(7:15) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -19 yards (57-C.Mosley). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley) […
Game date
2021-12-26

Game summary

The New York Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26–21 on 2021-12-26. Trevor Lawrence posted a game-high +10.14 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars3936021
New York Jets67310026

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 8:15FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    3-0

    (8:15) 15-M.Wright 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  2. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 4:08TD
    Zach Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 52
    Score
    3-6

    (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson scrambles right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 13:16TD
    Trevor Lawrence

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 3
    Score
    9-6

    (13:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence right guard to NYJ 1 for 2 yards (41-J.Pinnock). FUMBLES (41-J.Pinnock), recovered by JAX-76-W.Richardson at NYJ -2. TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 13:08TD
    Braxton Berrios

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 35
    Score
    9-12

    9-L.Cooke kicks 67 yards from JAX 35 to NYJ -2. 10-B.Berrios for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 12:57XP
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    9-13

    15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 8:19FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 27
    Score
    12-13

    (8:19) 15-M.Wright 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 9:51FG
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 24
    Score
    12-16

    (9:51) 15-E.Pineiro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 0:29FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 21
    Score
    15-16

    (:29) 15-M.Wright 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  9. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 9:24TD
    Conor McDermott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    15-22

    (9:24) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 69-C.McDermott for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 9:16XP
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    15-23

    15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 5:28TD
    Dare Ogunbowale

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 1
    Score
    21-23

    (5:28) 72-W.Little and 90-M.Brown reported in as eligible. 33-D.Ogunbowale left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 1:49FG
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    21-26

    (1:49) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 15-E.Pineiro 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +10.14 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2Zach WilsonZach Wilson · New York Jets · Passing · +8.27 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  3. 3Laquon TreadwellLaquon Treadwell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  4. 4Braxton BerriosBraxton Berrios · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  5. 5Mi. Carter · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.49 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  6. 6J. O'Shaughnessy · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  7. 7Andrew WingardAndrew Wingard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Austin · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Trevor Lawrence

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Trevor Lawrence — JAX · Passing

Trevor Lawrence posted the highest total EPA (+10.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Trevor Lawrence's top snap (-7.60 EPA): (7:15) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -19 yards (57-C.Mosley). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley) [57-C.Mosley], RECOVERED by NYJ-54-R.Blair at JAX 19. 54-R.Blair to JAX 13 for 6 yards (65-B.Linder).

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 · 57.8% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.14 total EPA
  • Zach WilsonZach Wilson (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +8.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play+0.123+0.179
Offensive success rate49.4%52.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.225+0.318
Rush EPA/play+0.024+0.009
Defensive EPA/play-0.179-0.123
Defensive success rate47.9%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +10.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 9 drives, +13.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Zach WilsonNew York Jets — Zach Wilson (Q1 4:08)
  • Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars — Trevor Lawrence (Q2 13:16)
  • Braxton BerriosNew York Jets — Braxton Berrios (Q2 13:08)
  • Conor McDermottNew York Jets — Conor McDermott (Zach Wilson pass) (Q4 9:24)
  • Dare OgunbowaleJacksonville Jaguars — Dare Ogunbowale (Q4 5:28)

Field goals

  • Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q1 8:15)
  • Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q2 8:19)
  • Eddy PineiroNew York Jets — Eddy Pineiro (Q3 9:51)
  • Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q3 0:29)
  • Eddy PineiroNew York Jets — Eddy Pineiro (Q4 1:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYJ 2 (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 15-M.Wright 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; New York Jets found the end zone from the JAX 52 (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson scrambles right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 9–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 13:16); New York Jets found the end zone from the JAX 35 (Q2 13:08) — 9-L.Cooke kicks 67 yards from JAX 35 to NYJ -2. 10-B.Berrios for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 12:57) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) 15-M.Wright 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 15-E.Pineiro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the NYJ 21 (Q3 0:29) — (:29) 15-M.Wright 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 69-C.McDermott for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 9:16) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) 72-W.Little and 90-M.Brown reported in as eligible. 33-D.Ogunbowale left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the JAX 1 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 15-E.Pineiro 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete short right to 11-M.Jones (40-J.Guidry). Penalty on JAX, Illegal Shift, declined. [WPA -33.8% · EPA -3.16]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence scrambles left end ran ob at NYJ 5 for 26 yards (26-B.Echols). [WPA +26.3% · EPA +2.62]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -19 yards (57-C.Mosley). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley) [57-C.Mosley], RECOVERED by NYJ-54-R.Blair at JAX 19. 54-R.Blair to JAX 13 for 6 yards (65-B.Linder). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -7.60]
  • New York Jets (Q2 13:08) — 9-L.Cooke kicks 67 yards from JAX 35 to NYJ -2. 10-B.Berrios for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +5.55]
  • New York Jets (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson scrambles right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +4.98]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -19 yards (57-C.Mosley). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley) [57-C.Mosley], RECOVERED by NYJ-54-R.Blair at JAX 19. 54-R.Blair to JAX 13 for 6 yards (65-B.Linder). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -7.60]
  • New York Jets (Q2 13:08) — 9-L.Cooke kicks 67 yards from JAX 35 to NYJ -2. 10-B.Berrios for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +5.55]
  • New York Jets (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson scrambles right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +4.98]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 18-L.Treadwell to NYJ 19 for 20 yards (1-K.Nacua). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 8:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-0
    (8:15) 15-M.Wright 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  2. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 4:08 · JAX 52 · Score 3-6
    (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson scrambles right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 13:16 · NYJ 3 · Score 9-6
    (13:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence right guard to NYJ 1 for 2 yards (41-J.Pinnock). FUMBLES (41-J.Pinnock), recovered by JAX-76-W.Richardson at NYJ -2. TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 13:08 · JAX 35 · Score 9-12
    9-L.Cooke kicks 67 yards from JAX 35 to NYJ -2. 10-B.Berrios for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 12:57 · JAX 15 · Score 9-13
    15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 8:19 · NYJ 27 · Score 12-13
    (8:19) 15-M.Wright 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  7. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 9:51 · JAX 24 · Score 12-16
    (9:51) 15-E.Pineiro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 0:29 · NYJ 21 · Score 15-16
    (:29) 15-M.Wright 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  9. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · JAX 1 · Score 15-22
    (9:24) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 69-C.McDermott for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:16 · JAX 15 · Score 15-23
    15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 5:28 · NYJ 1 · Score 21-23
    (5:28) 72-W.Little and 90-M.Brown reported in as eligible. 33-D.Ogunbowale left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:49 · JAX 1 · Score 21-26
    (1:49) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 15-E.Pineiro 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

Key takeaways

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets on 2021-12-26?

The New York Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-21 in Week 16, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New York Jets 6; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 9, New York Jets 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, New York Jets 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, New York Jets 10; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 21, New York Jets 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?

New York Jets touchdown — Z. Wilson (Q1 4:08) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Lawrence (Q2 13:16) New York Jets touchdown — B. Berrios (Q2 13:08) New York Jets touchdown — C. McDermott (Z. Wilson pass) (Q4 9:24) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Ogunbowale (Q4 5:28) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q1 8:15, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q2 8:19, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — E. Pineiro (Q3 9:51, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q3 0:29, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — E. Pineiro (Q4 1:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?

Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 57.8% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.14 total passing EPA. Zach Wilson (New York Jets), 53.8% completion, -3.0% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +8.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets?

Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-7.60 EPA): (7:15) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 28 for -19 yards (57-C.Mosley). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley) [57-C.Mosley], RECOVERED by NYJ-54-R.Blair at JAX 19. 54-R.Blair to JAX 13 for 6 yards (65-.

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. New York Jets won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L

New York Jets

Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W

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