Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 31–19 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–13 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Top passer
- Trevor Lawrence
- Biggest EPA play
- (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy…
- Game date
- 2021-09-26
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–19 on 2021-09-26, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 13–7 halftime lead. Kenneth Murray, Jr. posted a game-high +9.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(6:48) 1-K.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-D.Chark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
(:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:43) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(3:38) (Shotgun) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:27) (No Huddle) 6-J.Conner right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JAX 16-T.Lawrence for the pass which was intercepted.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(6:54) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
JAXJacksonville JaguarsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:48TD Kenneth Murray, Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- JAX 1
- Score
- 6-0
(6:48) 1-K.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 15
- Score
- 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:28TD DJ CharkPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 7-6
(:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-D.Chark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:21XP JLJ. LamboPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- JAX 50
- Score
- 7-13
(:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:43FG Points+3
- Yard line
- JAX 16
- Score
- 10-13
(7:43) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 3:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 10-19
(3:38) (Shotgun) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:27TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 4
- Score
- 16-19
(1:27) (No Huddle) 6-J.Conner right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 15
- Score
- 17-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:35TD Byron Murphy Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 75
- Score
- 23-19
(:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JAX 16-T.Lawrence for the pass which was intercepted.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 15
- Score
- 24-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:54TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- JAX 1
- Score
- 30-19
(6:54) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- JAX 15
- Score
- 31-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +9.13 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2
Art Green · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play - 3
Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 4DJ Chark · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5
Laviska Shenault Jr. · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 6C. Hyde · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7Jimmori Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8Jimmori Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 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
Kenneth Murray, Jr. — ARI · Passing
Kenneth Murray, Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+9.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Kenneth Murray, Jr.'s top snap (-3.97 EPA): (13:19) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Wingard at JAX -1. 42-A.Wingard pushed ob at JAX 22 for 23 yards (18-A.Green).
Biggest single play (-7.85 EPA): Trevor Lawrence — (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JA
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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -15.55 total EPA- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 39 dropbacks · 71.8% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.176 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | -0.389 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.082 | +0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.176 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.18 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +3.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, -15.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Jacksonville Jaguars — DJ Chark (Trevor Lawrence pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Matt Prater
- Jacksonville Jaguars — Jimmori Robinson
- Arizona Cardinals — James Conner
- Arizona Cardinals — Byron Murphy Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals — James Conner
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) 1-K.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 6:42) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 13–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-D.Chark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:21) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 50 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–6. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the JAX 16 (Q3 7:43) — (7:43) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 4 (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) (No Huddle) 6-J.Conner right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 1:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 75 (Q3 0:35); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 0:24) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 6:49) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JA
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-D.Chark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Wingard at JAX -1. 42-A.Wingard pushed ob at JAX 22 for 23 yards (18-A.Green).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:25) — (1:25) (Punt formation) PENALTY on ARI-51-T.Vallejo, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at ARI 10 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JA
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at ARI 30 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-55-C.Jones at ARI 23. 55-C.Jones to ARI 24 for 1 yard (65-B.Linder; 13-P.Dorsett).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Wingard at JAX -1. 42-A.Wingard pushed ob at JAX 22 for 23 yards (18-A.Green).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 6:48 · JAX 1 · Score 6-0
(6:48) 1-K.Murray left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 6:42 · JAX 15 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · ARI 12 · Score 7-6
(:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 17-D.Chark for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:02 · JAX 50 · Score 7-13
(:02) 5-M.Prater 68 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. 39-J.Agnew at JAX -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 7:43 · JAX 16 · Score 10-13
(7:43) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 3:38 · ARI 4 · Score 10-19
(3:38) (Shotgun) 25-J.Robinson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 1:27 · JAX 4 · Score 16-19
(1:27) (No Huddle) 6-J.Conner right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 1:21 · JAX 15 · Score 17-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 0:35 · ARI 75 · Score 23-19
(:35) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 86-J.Hollister INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at JAX 29. 7-B.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a handoff to JAX 24-C.Hyde who then tossed back to JA - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 0:24 · JAX 15 · Score 24-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · JAX 1 · Score 30-19
(6:54) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:49 · JAX 15 · Score 31-19
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2021-09-26?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-19 in Week 3, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q1 6:48) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Chark (T. Lawrence pass) (Q2 0:28) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Prater (Q2 0:02) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Robinson (Q3 3:38) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 1:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Murphy (Q3 0:35) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 6:54) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q3 7:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 55.0% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -15.55 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 71.8% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-3.97 EPA): (13:19) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Wingard at JAX -1. 42-A.Wingard pushed ob at JAX 22 for 23 yards (18-A.Green)..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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