Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-1
24
FINAL
17
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Denver Broncos 24-17 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the year, but it was the Jaguars who secured the victory with a strong second-half performance.
Will Levis of the Broncos lit up the scoreboard with 328 passing yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. However, Bucky Irving was key for the Jaguars, rushing for 84 yards and helping to maintain control of the ground game. Oscar Delp also had a standout game for Denver, racking up 134 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Jaguars' balanced attack.
Defensively, the Jaguars made crucial plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Rashan Gary recorded 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on Levis throughout the game, while Ja'Quan McMillian led the team with three total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Trent McDuffie of the Broncos intercepted a key pass, but the Jaguars' defense held firm, ultimately preserving their lead and sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | QB | 40 | 22 | 328 | 2 | 3 | 67.4 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 19 | 10 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 85.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 20 | 84 | 4.2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Delp | TE | 8 | 134 | 16.8 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Demarcus Ware | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe Dean | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Simmons | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |

