Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
44
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Denver Broncos 44-28, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The win solidified the Jaguars' strong start, while the Broncos look to rebound as they face early-season adversity.
Leading the charge for the Jaguars was Bhayshul Tuten, who dominated the ground game with an impressive 241 rushing yards, adding two touchdowns to his tally. On the other side, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns, airing it out to keep Denver competitive throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly with 96 receiving yards, providing a reliable target for Nix.
Defensively, the Jaguars made key stops when it mattered, highlighted by Antonio Johnson's sack that helped shift momentum in the second half. Jarrian Jones led the team with three total tackles, but it was the overall defensive pressure that ultimately stifled the Broncos' comeback efforts. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Jacksonville's defense forced a turnover, allowing the Jaguars to capitalize and extend their lead, sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 257 | 4 | 0 | 133.2 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 135 | 2 | 0 | 123.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 241 | 20.1 | 9 | 4 | 85 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 39 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 14 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 16 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 25 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 27 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |

