Broncos Rally to Beat Jaguars 20-13
Revamped tackling by Denver's defense, key late plays from rookie Jonah Coleman, plus a breakout game from Jaylen Waddle overturned a 13-3 deficit, exposing Jacksonville's execution lapses.
Overview
- The Broncos defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-13 in a comeback that on Sept. 20 snapped Jacksonville's nine-game regular-season winning streak.
- After missing 28 tackles in the season opener, Denver re-emphasized tackling fundamentals and held the Jaguars to three second-half points.
- Cornerback Riley Moss's late third-quarter interception set off a swing in field position that included a missed 54-yard field goal and a punt, shifting momentum to Denver.
- Rookie running back Jonah Coleman, elevated by injuries to Denver's backfield, scored the go-ahead 3-yard touchdown and chewed up the clock on the final drive while Jaylen Waddle caught eight passes for 138 yards.
- Despite the win, the Broncos were penalized 10 times and again started slowly, leaving questions on discipline and depth that will be tested when Denver hosts the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday.