Broncos prepare for Jaguars as run defense faces scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

The Denver Broncos face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Week 2 of the NFL season. Denver's run defense has been heavily criticized after allowing 220 rushing yards in their season opener. This follows a trend of vulnerability, having conceded a total of 543 rushing yards over their last three games. The Broncos aim to recover from this poor performance, especially against a strong rushing team like Jacksonville, under the guidance of head coach Sean Payton. The Broncos' offensive line and their ability to improve following a loss against Kansas City will also be vital.
- •Denver's defense allowed the NFL's second-most rushing yards last week.
- •Seattle QB Bo Nix had a low pass attempt average of 4.3 yards.
- •Broncos are coming off a heavy loss against Kansas City.
- •Game slated for Sunday; performance pivotal for Denver's future games.
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