Jacksonville Jaguars struggle to pressure quarterbacks in recent loss

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars struggle to pressure quarterbacks in recent loss
Summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Denver Broncos 20-13 on September 22, 2026. The Jaguars failed to sack quarterback Bo Nix and only managed three quarterback hits, reviving concerns about their pass rush. Although they had an encouraging performance in their season opener, the inability to pressure Nix allowed the Broncos to erase a 10-point deficit. Coach Liam Coen noted that teams are adjusting to Jacksonville's pressure strategies, complicating their defensive game plan. The Jaguars face a challenging schedule ahead with several high-profile quarterbacks in the coming weeks.

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  • Jaguars did not sack Broncos quarterback Bo Nix during the game.
  • Jacksonville managed only three quarterback hits against Denver.
  • Nix completed 16 of 18 passes without significant pressure.
  • Upcoming schedule includes facing quarterbacks Drake Maye and Joe Burrow.
  • Last season, Jaguars finished 27th in sacks despite high pressure numbers.
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  • 12:54 AMYahoo SportsJacksonville’s defense has a growing problem it must fix quickly
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The Jaguars failed to sack Bo Nix as Denver erased a 10-point deficit, raising fresh concerns about Jacksonville’s pass rush with several dangerous quarterbacks looming on the schedule.

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