Denver
Broncos
5-3
17
FINAL
28
Jacksonville
Jaguars
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 28-17, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. This victory was crucial for the Jaguars as they look to make a deep run in the 2026 season following a strong regular season campaign.
Trevor Lawrence showcased his playoff prowess, throwing for two touchdowns while leading the Jaguars' offense with poise. Meanwhile, Bhayshul Tuten made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 91 rushing yards to keep the chains moving. For the Broncos, Bo Nix put up a solid performance with 204 passing yards, and Jaylen Waddle emerged as a prime target, accumulating 119 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Jaguars delivered a standout performance, with Josh Hines-Allen leading the charge with three sacks, disrupting the Broncos' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Hines-Allen's relentless pressure resulted in a critical turnover, allowing Jacksonville to capitalize and extend their lead. Jailin Walker's four tackles also contributed to a defense that effectively stifled Denver's attempts to rally back in the fourth quarter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 204 | 2 | 0 | 125.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 14 | 7 | 50% | 101 | 2 | 0 | 113.3 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 12 | 91 | 7.6 | 17 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 50 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| John Michael Gyllenborg | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 19 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Murray | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

