Jaguars at Broncos
Denver Broncos 52, Jacksonville Jaguars 49 · War Room
Final Score
Jaguars 49 6 TD · 2 FG · 5 XP
Broncos 52 6 TD · 1 FG · 7 XPSam Darnold 419 yds passingBijan Robinson 115 yds rushingPuka Nacua 162 yds receivingMekhi Blackmon 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 504 · 419Passing yards 410 · 304Rushing yards 94 · 115Completions 21/32 · 11/23Yards per carry 4.3 · 9.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, securing a 52-49 victory. With both teams desperate for a win early in the season, this contest was marked by explosive offensive displays and clutch performances.
The standout offensive player for the Jaguars was Sam Darnold, who threw for an impressive 419 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team downfield. On the other side, Bijan Robinson shone for the Broncos, rushing for 115 yards and establishing the ground game, while Puka Nacua tallied 162 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for Darnold despite the loss.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that ultimately tilted the game in their favor, most notably Ja'Quan McMillian's timely interception. Additionally, Aaron Donald's four total tackles helped stifle the Jaguars' momentum, while Ed Oliver's lone sack provided crucial pressure on Darnold. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when McMillian's interception halted a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Broncos to hold on for the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 21/32 | 66% | 419 | 4 | 3 | 109.3 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 11/23 | 48% | 308 | 3 | 2 | 97.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 13 | 49 | 3.8 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 12 | 115 | 9.6 | 6 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 8 | 162 | 20.3 | 26 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 60 | 3 | 89 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 41 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 156 | 52.0 | 16 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 67 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 41 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Christian KirkWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | |||||
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamren KinchensSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh JobeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro OjomoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin AjiakeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack GibbensMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante SamuelCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | |||
| Chad RylandK | 2/2 | 5 | 55 |
| Bradley PinionP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 7 | 47 |