Jaguars blow lead, fall to Broncos 20-13 in season's first loss
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars lost 20-13 to the Denver Broncos on September 20, 2026, suffering their first defeat of the season. After leading 10-3 at halftime, the Jaguars allowed the Broncos to score 17 unanswered points in the second half. Key moments included a pivotal interception by Jourdan Lewis and a turnover by Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence that shifted momentum in favor of Denver. The Jaguars struggled offensively after halftime, failing to sustain drives as the Broncos capitalized on their mistakes.
- •Jaguars led 10-3 at halftime before second half collapse.
- •Trevor Lawrence recorded one interception and a 63.7 passer rating.
- •Jourdan Lewis's interception was a key momentum shift.
- •Broncos scored 17 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Jaguars will seek to bounce back in their next game.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Late interception, missed field goal, punt spell doom for Jaguars
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars Collapse in Second Half, Fall to Broncos
"The Jaguars have prided themsleves on finishing off opponents, which made their second-half collapse against Denver all the more surprising.
"The Jaguars blow a 10-point lead and suffer their first loss of the 2026 season against the Broncos.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 1:48 AMLate interception, missed field goal, punt spell doom for Jaguars
The Jaguars have prided themsleves on finishing off opponents, which made their second-half collapse against Denver all the more surprising.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 12:24 AMJaguars Collapse in Second Half, Fall to Broncos
The Jaguars blow a 10-point lead and suffer their first loss of the 2026 season against the Broncos.
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