Broncos Rally Past Jaguars 20-13 in Fourth Quarter

The Denver Broncos defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-13 on Sunday, using a 14-point fourth quarter to erase a seven-point deficit and finish a pivotal Week 2 comeback at Empower Field at Mile High.

Denver trailed 13-6 entering the final period after Jacksonville controlled the middle portion of the game. The Jaguars led 10-3 at halftime, then answered Denver’s third-quarter field goal with one of their own to preserve the seven-point edge heading into the final 15 minutes. But the Broncos finally found the urgency and execution they needed, blanking Jacksonville in the fourth quarter while scoring 14 unanswered points to turn the game around.

The 20-13 final gave Denver its first win of the 2026 regular season and left both teams at 1-1. It was a patient response from the Broncos after Jacksonville had built its lead through three quarters, and Denver’s ability to finish drives late made the difference in a one-score game.

Key Performers

Bo Nix delivered the biggest passing performance of the afternoon for Denver, finishing 22/31, 288 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT. Nix consistently moved the Broncos through the air and overcame the interception, giving Denver the production it needed to create its fourth-quarter turnaround.

Jaylen Waddle was Nix’s most productive target, posting 8 REC, 138 YDS. Waddle accounted for nearly half of Denver’s passing yardage and repeatedly gave the offense an explosive outlet as the Broncos worked to climb back from the 13-6 deficit.

For Jacksonville, Bhayshul Tuten supplied the game’s top rushing line with 13 CAR, 65 YDS, 1 TD. His touchdown helped the Jaguars build their halftime advantage, and the Jaguars remained in front through the end of the third quarter. However, Jacksonville could not generate another point in the final period as Denver’s defense held firm.

NerdSports Stat: Denver scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, more than its six points from the first three quarters combined, while holding Jacksonville scoreless over the final 15 minutes.

Neither side was able to separate itself early, with a scoreless first quarter setting up a tight game. Jacksonville struck first in the second period and carried a 10-3 lead into halftime. The Broncos narrowed the margin in the third, but the Jaguars answered to make it 13-6 before Denver’s decisive closing push.

Denver will look to build on its late-game finish when it hosts the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, September 27. Jacksonville, also 1-1, will try to rebound when it faces the New England Patriots that same day. With the season only two weeks old, both clubs remain firmly in the early playoff and division-race conversation.

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