Jaguars vs Broncos: Week 2 Preview, USA TV Schedule and How to Watch NFL 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 20, in a Week 2 matchup during the 2026 NFL season. Denver will play its first home game of the campaign at Empower Field at Mile High.

Jacksonville enters the game at 1-0 after defeating the Cleveland Browns 34-10 in Week 1, while Denver is 0-1 following a 34-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville opened the season with an impressive offensive performance against Cleveland. Trevor Lawrence completed 18 of 23 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns without an interception, finishing with a 150.6 passer rating.

The Jaguars also received production from their running game. Bhayshul Tuten led the team with 66 rushing yards on 15 attempts, while Christian Kirk was among the important contributors in the passing attack.

Jacksonville's defense also made an impact in Week 1, recording five sacks and forcing two turnovers. The unit now faces a Denver offense that struggled to generate production in its opener.

Denver Broncos

Denver opened the season with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Bo Nix completed 20 of 33 passes for 131 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

The Broncos produced only 176 total yards in their first game. Denver will look to increase its offensive production in its home opener and create more opportunities for players such as Javonte Williams and Courtland Sutton.

The Denver defense recorded two sacks and one interception in Week 1. Its next challenge will be containing a Jaguars offense that scored 34 points in its season opener.

Players and key factors

Trevor Lawrence is one of the main players to watch after throwing four touchdown passes in Week 1. His connection with Jacksonville's receiving corps will be important against a Denver defense looking to limit explosive plays.

For the Broncos, Bo Nix will look for greater consistency through the air. Running back RJ Harvey's availability is also worth monitoring because he is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.

Injuries and player status

Jacksonville has no players with an official game-status designation that rules them out of the matchup. LeQuint Allen Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Foye Oluokun, Brian Thomas Jr. and Cole Van Lanen are listed on the injury report without a game-status designation.

Denver running back RJ Harvey is questionable with a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has been ruled out with a foot injury.

Recent rivalry history

The Jaguars and Broncos also met in Denver during the 2025 season. Jacksonville won that game 34-20 and was the only team to defeat Denver at home during the previous regular season.

The all-time regular-season series is tied at seven wins apiece. Jacksonville also has a 4-3 regular-season record when playing Denver on the road.