Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-1
30
FINAL
35
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 35-30. Both teams entered the contest looking to establish early momentum in the 2026 season, but it was the Broncos who ultimately held off a late rally by the Jaguars.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 369 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and precision. Troy Franklin was his favorite target, racking up 149 receiving yards and consistently making big plays downfield. On the ground, Bhayshul Tuten led the Jaguars with 65 rushing yards, but it was clear that the Broncos' passing game was the key to their success.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial stops, with Talanoa Hufanga leading the way with six tackles, while Riley Moss snagged an interception that shifted momentum in Denver's favor. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Nix connected with Franklin for a touchdown, putting the Broncos ahead and forcing the Jaguars to play catch-up. Despite a valiant effort from Jacksonville's defense, including two sacks from Travon Walker, they couldn't contain the explosive Broncos offense when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 369 | 4 | 1 | 136.9 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 305 | 3 | 2 | 109.7 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 10 | 65 | 6.5 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 74 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 125 | 15.6 | 38 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 49 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 33 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

