Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
27
FINAL
0
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Jacksonville Jaguars shut out the Denver Broncos with a final score of 27-0 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but the Jaguars delivered a statement win on the road, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive dominance.
Leading the charge for Jacksonville was quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns, displaying precision and poise throughout the game. His top target, D.J. Chark Jr., contributed significantly with 81 receiving yards, consistently finding openings in the Broncos' defense. Meanwhile, the Broncos struggled to get their offense going, with their leading rusher, Melvin Gordon III, managing just 13 yards on the ground.
Defensively, the Jaguars were relentless, highlighted by Myles Jack's standout performance, which included three total tackles and an interception that halted any momentum the Broncos tried to establish. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Jack's interception swung the game firmly in Jacksonville's favor, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead before halftime. The Broncos were unable to recover, leaving the Jaguars in firm control for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Kaepernick | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 198 | 3 | 0 | 144.1 |
| Drew Lock | QB | 9 | 2 | 22% | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon III | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Phillip Lindsay | HB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drew Lock | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Hamler | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Chark Jr | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 40 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Dede Westbrook | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 30 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | โ | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| JJ Nelson | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Leonard Fournette | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Jack | SAM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Claybrooks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Yiadom | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leon Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Marshall | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damon Harrison Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Jones | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Ojemudia | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Reed | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Bouye | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Schobert | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Gotsis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Lambo | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

