Bills 6–9 Jaguars: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 55.4% completion, -0.4% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.52 total passing EPA. T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.7% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.72 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

L. Shenault (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.96 EPA): (13:06) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 10-L.Shenault to JAX 34 for 4 yards (24-T.Johnson). PENALTY on BUF-27-T.White, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 3.

Quick answer

Winner: Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score: Jacksonville Jaguars 9–6 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Tied 6–6 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Laviska Shenault Jr.
Top passer: Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play: (10:13) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 5-…
Game date: 2021-11-07

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Buffalo Bills 9–6 on 2021-11-07. Laviska Shenault Jr. posted a game-high +3.69 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 6 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Buffalo Bills	3	3	0	0	0	6
Jacksonville Jaguars	3	3	3	0	0	9

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

+3BUF 21

+3JAX 6

+3JAX 23

+3BUF 37

+3BUF 3

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 9:00FG
Matthew Wright
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 21
Score
0-3
(9:00) 15-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 3:57FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 6
Score
3-3
(3:57) 2-T.Bass 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:03FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 23
Score
6-3
(11:03) 2-T.Bass 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 5:36FG
Matthew Wright
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 37
Score
6-6
(5:36) 15-M.Wright 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 12:13FG
Matthew Wright
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 3
Score
6-9
(12:13) 15-M.Wright 21 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).

1Laviska Shenault Jr. · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
2C.J. Beathard · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
3Eli Sanders · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
5Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
6Jamal Agnew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
7D. Arnold · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
8Jamal Agnew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.16 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

Laviska Shenault Jr. — JAX · Receiving

Laviska Shenault Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+3.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.

Laviska Shenault Jr.'s top snap (+2.96 EPA): (13:06) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 10-L.Shenault to JAX 34 for 4 yards (24-T.Johnson). PENALTY on BUF-27-T.White, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 34.

Biggest single play (-5.02 EPA): Jonathan Allen — (10:13) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 5-R.Ford at JAX 19. 5-R.Ford to JAX 27 for 8 yards (17-J.Allen).

Quarterback report card

Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 56 dropbacks · 55.4% completion · -0.4% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.52 total EPA
Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play	-0.166	-0.141
Offensive success rate	40.5%	36.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.099	+0.024
Rush EPA/play	-0.692	-0.339
Defensive EPA/play	+0.141	+0.166
Defensive success rate	63.3%	59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.17, Jacksonville Jaguars -0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.17 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, -13.13 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -11.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q1 9:00)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q1 3:57)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 11:03)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q2 5:36)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Matthew Wright (Q4 12:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q1 9:00) — (9:00) 15-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the JAX 6 (Q1 3:57) — (3:57) 2-T.Bass 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the JAX 23 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) 2-T.Bass 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the BUF 37 (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) 15-M.Wright 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the BUF 3 (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) 15-M.Wright 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right end to JAX 38 for -1 yards (91-D.Smoot). FUMBLES (91-D.Smoot), RECOVERED by JAX-41-J.Allen at JAX 37. [WPA -23.8% · EPA -4.61]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen sacked at JAX 48 for -9 yards (91-D.Smoot). [WPA -18.4% · EPA -2.09]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) 24-C.Hyde up the middle to BUF 20 for no gain (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes), RECOVERED by BUF-39-L.Wallace at BUF 20. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -3.30]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 39-J.Agnew to BUF 20 for 23 yards (49-T.Edmunds; 21-J.Poyer). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +3.99]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to 14-S.Diggs. [WPA -15.0% · EPA -2.04]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 5-R.Ford at JAX 19. 5-R.Ford to JAX 27 for 8 yards (17-J.Allen). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.02]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right end to JAX 38 for -1 yards (91-D.Smoot). FUMBLES (91-D.Smoot), RECOVERED by JAX-41-J.Allen at JAX 37. [WPA -23.8% · EPA -4.61]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 26-D.Singletary INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Allen [44-M.Jack] at BUF 41. 41-J.Allen to BUF 30 for 11 yards (26-D.Singletary). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -4.28]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 39-J.Agnew to BUF 20 for 23 yards (49-T.Edmunds; 21-J.Poyer). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +3.99]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 9:00 · BUF 21 · Score 0-3
(9:00) 15-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 3:57 · JAX 6 · Score 3-3
(3:57) 2-T.Bass 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 11:03 · JAX 23 · Score 6-3
(11:03) 2-T.Bass 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 5:36 · BUF 37 · Score 6-6
(5:36) 15-M.Wright 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 12:13 · BUF 3 · Score 6-9
(12:13) 15-M.Wright 21 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.
Laviska Shenault Jr. (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2021-11-07?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Buffalo Bills 9-6 in Week 9, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q1 9:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q1 3:57, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 11:03, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q2 5:36, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — M. Wright (Q4 12:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 55.4% completion, -0.4% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.52 total passing EPA. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.7% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.72 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Laviska Shenault Jr. (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.96 EPA): (13:06) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 10-L.Shenault to JAX 34 for 4 yards (24-T.Johnson). PENALTY on BUF-27-T.White, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 3.

Was Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 9-6 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-6 Now 2-6 W

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