Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
35
FINAL
38
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 38-35, securing a hard-fought victory at home. Both teams entered the contest looking to build momentum early in the season, but it was the Broncos who ultimately emerged victorious in a game that showcased high-octane offense and critical defensive plays.
Trevor Lawrence put on a remarkable performance for the Jaguars, throwing for 482 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey of the Broncos was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 213 rushing yards, which proved pivotal in maintaining Denver's offensive rhythm. Malik Nabers also made a significant impact for Jacksonville, accumulating 319 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
On the defensive side, the Broncos made key plays when it mattered most. Zach Allen led the way with two sacks, applying consistent pressure on Lawrence, while Alex Singleton contributed with a crucial interception that halted a potential scoring drive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Denver's defense stepped up to stifle a promising Jaguars drive, allowing the Broncos to hold off Jacksonville and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 482 | 4 | 2 | 121.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 248 | 3 | 1 | 103.1 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 22 | 213 | 9.7 | 27 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 13 | 319 | 24.5 | 105 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 7 | 123 | 17.6 | 47 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 18 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Danny Gray | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 35 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 49 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Blackwell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeod | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 35 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

