Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-1
40
FINAL
24
Denver
Broncos
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Denver Broncos with a final score of 40-24, solidifying their early-season momentum. Both teams were looking for a crucial win to establish their positions in the competitive AFC landscape, but the Jaguars showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience to come out on top.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was a standout for Jacksonville, throwing for three touchdowns while leading a potent aerial attack. Chuba Hubbard dominated the ground game, rushing for an impressive 141 yards, effectively controlling the clock and setting the tone for the Jaguars' offense. On the other side, Anthony Richardson Sr. put up big numbers for Denver with 334 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Jaguars' scoring barrage.
Defensively, the Jaguars made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, with Anthony Hill Jr. snagging two key interceptions. Kyle Hamilton led the team in tackles, recording four total, and helped neutralize the Broncos' offense at critical moments. The turning point came in the second half when Hill's second interception led to a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game for Jacksonville and leaving Denver scrambling to keep pace.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 334 | 2 | 3 | 68.0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 206 | 3 | 2 | 80.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 141 | 14.1 | 17 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 43 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 31 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 80 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 44 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

