Broncos and Jaguars struggle in first quarter, match ongoing
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars are in a defensive battle during the first quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 20, 2026. Both teams exchanged punts after their respective drives failed to gain significant momentum. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix faced early pressure, committing a false start and experiencing nearly an interception. The Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence encountered similar issues, being sacked twice, once by Nik Bonitto and again by Zach Allen and Que Robinson. The quarter ended with the Jaguars pushing past midfield, but no points have yet been scored.
- •Both teams exchanged punts following stalled drives.
- •Bo Nix faced pressure early, contributing to a three-and-out.
- •Trevor Lawrence was sacked twice, impacting the Jaguars' offense.
- •The quarter ended with the Jaguars crossing midfield.
- •No scores have been recorded as the match continues.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars take 10-3 lead into halftime in Denver
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos vs. Jaguars second quarter recap
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos vs. Jaguars first quarter recap
"The field position battle of the first quarter was slowly grinding away in the Jacksonville Jaguars favor as the Denver Broncos offense continued to be completely inept. On the first play of the second quarter, Trevor Lawrence fired a bullet down field for a 22-yard completion to Brian Thomas to get into field goal range […]
"The Denver Broncos got the ball first to start the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The offense needed to start off strong to set the tone for this game. A short three yard run by JK Dobbins opened the game, then followed up with another run that barely gained a yard. A false start by […]
"The Broncos ran six offensive plays inside of the Jacksonville 10-yard-line during the first half of Sunday's game, but they don't have much to show for it.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:27 PMJaguars take 10-3 lead into halftime in Denver
The Broncos ran six offensive plays inside of the Jacksonville 10-yard-line during the first half of Sunday's game, but they don't have much to show for it.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:24 PMBroncos vs. Jaguars second quarter recap
The field position battle of the first quarter was slowly grinding away in the Jacksonville Jaguars favor as the Denver Broncos offense continued to be completely inept. On the first play of the second quarter, Trevor Lawrence fired a bullet down field for a 22-yard completion to Brian Thomas to get into field goal range […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:42 PMBroncos vs. Jaguars first quarter recap
The Denver Broncos got the ball first to start the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The offense needed to start off strong to set the tone for this game. A short three yard run by JK Dobbins opened the game, then followed up with another run that barely gained a yard. A false start by […]
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