Denver turns a seven-point deficit into a win
The Denver Broncos erased a seven-point deficit with 14 unanswered fourth-quarter points to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-13 at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 2. Both teams finished the game at 1-1. Jacksonville led 10-3 at halftime after a scoreless opening quarter. Each team added three points in the third, leaving the Jaguars ahead 13-6 entering the fourth. Denver then took control of the scoring while holding Jacksonville scoreless over the final quarter. The victory gave the Broncos a rebound from their 31-10 opening loss at Kansas City. Jacksonville could not follow its 34-10 Week 1 win over Cleveland with another victory.
Waddle leads Denver’s passing attack
Jaylen Waddle caught eight of 10 targets for 138 yards, accounting for nearly half of Denver’s 288 passing yards. Bo Nix completed 22 of 31 passes with one touchdown and one interception, adding six yards on five carries. Jonah Coleman supplied a rushing touchdown and 39 yards on 10 carries. He also caught all three of his targets for 19 yards. Nate Adkins caught three passes for 32 yards and a touchdown and added a six-yard carry. Denver’s defense recorded two sacks and an interception while allowing 268 yards and 13 points.
Washington produces, but Jacksonville stalls late
Parker Washington paced Jacksonville’s receivers with seven catches for 98 yards on 12 targets. Brian Thomas Jr. drew nine targets but finished with three catches for 40 yards. Trevor Lawrence completed 17 of 29 passes for 189 yards and threw one interception. He added six rushing yards on two carries. Bhayshul Tuten carried 13 times for 65 yards and a touchdown, though his two receptions totaled minus-three yards. Jacksonville scored all 13 of its points in the middle two quarters. Its scoreless fourth left the door open for Denver’s comeback.
Fantasy takeaways
Waddle led the game with 21.8 PPR points, pairing strong target volume with the largest receiving-yardage total on either team. Washington followed with 16.8 PPR points, giving Jacksonville fantasy managers a productive receiving option despite the loss. Coleman’s touchdown and three receptions helped him reach 14.8 PPR points, just ahead of Tuten’s 14.2. Nix finished with 14.1, while Adkins’ receiving touchdown lifted him to 12.8. Thomas’ nine targets yielded only 7.0 PPR points, and Lawrence finished with 6.2. Denver’s defense returned 9.0.
Week 3 schedule
Jacksonville hosts the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. ET. Denver stays home to face the Los Angeles Rams that night at 8:20 p.m. ET.