Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
38
FINAL
41
Denver
Broncos
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 41-38. Both teams came into this game looking to establish early momentum, but it was the Broncos who ultimately secured the win in a high-scoring affair.
Trevor Lawrence put on an impressive display for the Jaguars, throwing for 386 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing abilities. Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as his top target, racking up 173 receiving yards, while RJ Harvey led the Broncos' ground game with 65 rushing yards, contributing to the team’s balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Broncos managed to make key plays when it mattered most, with Zach Allen registering a crucial sack that disrupted Jacksonville's rhythm. The game’s turning point came when the Jaguars' defense, led by Caleb Ransaw's two interceptions, couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, allowing the Broncos to maintain their lead late in the contest. In a game defined by explosive offenses, it was Denver's timely defensive plays that ultimately made the difference.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 386 | 5 | 1 | 124.6 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 344 | 3 | 2 | 115.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 65 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 173 | 43.3 | 68 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 66 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 18 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 16 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 17 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Murray | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 53 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 59 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

