Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
45
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Denver Broncos 45-28 in a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish early momentum, the Jaguars emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and securing a vital win on the road.
Trevor Lawrence was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 408 yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his position as a top quarterback in the league. Brian Thomas Jr. was his primary target, racking up 146 receiving yards, while the ground game struggled with Travis Etienne Jr. leading the rush with just 20 yards. The Jaguars’ offense was efficient and explosive, allowing them to control the tempo of the game.
On the defensive side, the Jaguars were equally impactful, with Josh Hines-Allen recording two sacks and Caleb Ransaw contributing with an interception. The game’s turning point came early in the second half when Ransaw's interception shifted momentum back to the Jaguars, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Broncos struggled to respond to the defensive pressure, hampering their comeback efforts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 408 | 3 | 2 | 118.2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 243 | 2 | 2 | 93.2 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 7 | 146 | 20.9 | 34 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 30 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 94 | 47.0 | 57 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 10 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 42 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 27 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaVon Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 42 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

