Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-1
27
FINAL
49
Denver
Broncos
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 49-27, securing an important victory early in the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to establish momentum, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 142 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Broncos' high-scoring offense. Despite the loss, Jacksonville's Bhayshul Tuten put on an impressive display, rushing for 194 yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. contributed with 71 receiving yards, keeping the Jaguars competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were formidable, with Brandon Jones recording six total tackles and Pat Surtain II making a significant impact with two interceptions. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Surtain's second pick set up a quick touchdown, allowing Denver to pull ahead and maintain control for the rest of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 142 | 3 | 2 | 90.8 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 24 | 9 | 38% | 139 | 0 | 5 | 17.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 15 | 194 | 12.9 | 12 | 4 | 67 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 13 | 167 | 12.8 | 18 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 8 | 0 | 87 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 32 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 39 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 24 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

