Jacksonville
Jaguars
9-8
7
FINAL
35
Denver
Broncos
12-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-7, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams vying for a chance to advance, the Broncos showcased their dominance throughout the game, leaving the Jaguars with little room to mount a comeback.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 197 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his effectiveness in the pocket. RJ Harvey contributed on the ground with 47 rushing yards, while Courtland Sutton emerged as a reliable target, racking up 64 receiving yards. The Broncos' offensive prowess was evident as they consistently moved the ball and found the end zone.
Defensively, Pat Surtain II was a key player, recording two tackles and an interception, helping stifle Jacksonville’s offensive efforts. Nik Bonitto added to the pressure with a sack, further complicating the Jaguars' attempts to establish a rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Surtain's interception set up a quick touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Broncos and sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 197 | 3 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 70 | 0 | 2 | 63.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 32 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 20 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | — | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 23 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 27 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

