Our Jaguars vs Broncos prediction leans to Jacksonville, whose quarterback produced the best passing display of the opening week. Squawka Signal’s live read on this game, including where the value sits, updates on this page through the week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat Cleveland 34-10 with four touchdown passes and no turnovers. The Denver Broncos lost 31-10 at Kansas City with 176 total yards. Consequently the Broncos arrive with the more urgent repair job.
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Jaguars vs Broncos: our editor’s props
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Jaguars vs Broncos: 2026 form so far
A 1-0 team that did everything well against a 0-1 team that did almost nothing. The tables are as far apart as any pairing this week.
| 2026 season to date | Jaguars | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Points for | 34 | 10 |
| Points against | 10 | 31 |
| Point differential | +24 | -21 |
| Total yards | 360 | 176 |
| Yards per play | 6.4 | 3.7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Third-down offense | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Red-zone offense | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Sacks recorded | 5 | 2 |
| Opponent passer rating | 97.7 | 86.0 |
Jacksonville gained 6.4 yards a play and gave the ball away not once. Denver managed 3.7, turned it over twice and converted two third downs in twelve.
Jaguars vs Broncos injury report and team news
Bo Nix was sacked four times at Kansas City and finished with a 69.2 rating. Evan Engram caught Denver’s only touchdown.
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Jacksonville JaguarsDenver BroncosWhere Jaguars vs Broncos is decided
Trevor Lawrence completed 18 of 23 for four touchdowns against Cleveland. Denver’s defense did hold Kansas City to 184 passing yards, so this is the contest worth watching.
Denver’s offense is the problem. One hundred and seventy-six yards, two third-down conversions and four sacks conceded is not a platform to build on.
Jacksonville recorded five sacks of their own against Cleveland. Similarly they converted both red-zone trips, which Denver managed only once from two.
Players to watch
- Trevor Lawrence (JAC, QB): Four touchdown passes at a 150.6 rating against Cleveland.
- Parker Washington (JAC, WR): Five catches for 83 yards and a touchdown in the opener.
- Bo Nix (DEN, QB): 131 passing yards at Kansas City, sacked four times.
- Evan Engram (DEN, TE): Four catches for 43 yards and Denver’s only touchdown.
How to watch Jaguars vs Broncos
The game kicks off at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday, September 20 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. CBS carries it. It sits in the earlier of the two late Sunday windows.
| Detail | Jaguars vs Broncos |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:05 PM ET / 3:05 PM CT / 1:05 PM PT |
| Venue | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO |
| TV | CBS |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Jaguars vs Broncos prediction and score projection
Our Jaguars vs Broncos prediction is a Jacksonville win, 27-17. Denver have home field and altitude, but they have not yet shown an offense.
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Jaguars vs Broncos FAQ
Jacksonville, despite playing away. The Jaguars won 34-10 in Week 1; Denver lost 31-10 at Kansas City with 176 total yards.
4:05 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT.
CBS has the game in the United States.
Jacksonville beat Cleveland 34-10. Denver lost 31-10 at Kansas City on Monday night.
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