Jagged Peak Energy 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

KPMG LLP

Suite 800

1225 17th Street

Denver, CO 80202-5598

May 22, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We were previously principal accountants for Jagged Peak Energy Inc. and, under the date of February 28, 2019, we reported on the consolidated and combined financial statements of Jagged Peak Energy Inc. as of and for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018. On May 21, 2019, we were dismissed. We have read Jagged Peak Energy Inc.'s statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated May 22, 2019, and we agree with such statements.

Very truly yours,

/s/ KPMG LLP

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