Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
17
FINAL
20
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 20-17. Both teams were eager to secure a win early in the season, but it was the Broncos who ultimately rose to the occasion on their home turf.
Tyler Shough led the charge for Denver, throwing for 279 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing a powerful aerial attack. Chimere Dike was his primary target, racking up 119 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed on the ground with 69 rushing yards, helping to maintain the Broncos' offensive momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were able to contain the Jaguars, with Treydan Stukes leading the team in tackles with four. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when a crucial interception denied Jacksonville a chance to tie the game, allowing Denver to hold off a late surge and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 279 | 2 | 0 | 157.1 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 197 | 2 | 0 | 140.2 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 69 | 5.8 | 11 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 32 | 2.5 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 17 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 52 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 40 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 45 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22 |

