NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 21, 2026 UTC
The Denver Broncos bounced back from an early deficit to secure a 20-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, avoiding an 0-2 start to the season. Trailing by a double-digit margin in the third quarter after a Jaguars field goal, the Broncos mounted a dominant 14-point fourth-quarter rally, scoring 17 unanswered points to take control of the game. [1]
Quarterback Bo Nix completed 22 of 31 passes for 288 yards, including one touchdown and one interception, while wide receiver Jaylen Waddle contributed heavily with eight catches for 138 yards. Rookie running back Jonah Coleman scored the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter—the first of his career—and later made a veteran play by getting down inbounds near the two-minute warning to help run out the clock. [1] [2]
Defensively, the Broncos held Jacksonville to under 275 yards of total offense, limiting quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a completion rate under 60 percent and under 200 passing yards. Standout defensive efforts from Riley Moss, who recorded three passes defensed and two tackles, alongside disruptive play from Zach Allen and a strategic game plan by defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, helped seal the win. [1]
Sources
- Game balls for the Broncos 20-13 win over the Jaguars — 2026-09-21T12:00:00+00:00
- Rookie Jonah Coleman's TD gives Broncos the lead in fourth quarter — 2026-09-20T22:57:23.123Z