Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-0
14
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Broncos held off the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 21-14, securing their first win of the season in Week 2. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish momentum early in the 2026 campaign, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Quarterback Bo Nix delivered a standout performance for Denver, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. J.K. Dobbins contributed significantly on the ground with 89 rushing yards, while Evan Engram was a dominant force in the air, racking up 139 receiving yards. Together, they propelled the Broncos to a solid offensive showing that kept the Jaguars on their heels.
Defensively, the Broncos made their presence felt, with Alex Singleton leading the charge by recording two sacks. The turning point in the game came late in the fourth quarter when Singleton's pressure on the Jaguars' quarterback led to a crucial turnover on downs. This defensive stand not only halted Jacksonville's momentum but also solidified Denver's grip on the game, allowing them to seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 15 | 79% | 269 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 148 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 15 | 89 | 5.9 | 14 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 49 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 36 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | SAM | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaVon Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

