Jacksonville Jaguars Secure a Huge Win Against the Denver Broncos

Nobody walked into Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday expecting the Jacksonville Jaguars to leave with a win. The Broncos were riding high on an 11-game winning streak, their defense was touted as elite, and the altitude usually does the rest. But apparently, nobody sent that memo to Trevor Lawrence and company.

In a performance that silenced the Denver crowd and sent shockwaves through the AFC, the Jaguars didn’t just beat the Broncos; they dismantled them 34-20. If you were looking for a statement game, this was it. The Jags proved they aren’t just happy to be in the playoff conversation—they’re looking to run the table.

Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars Offense Were Unstoppable

You have to give credit where it’s due. The Jaguars’ offense looked like they were playing a video game on rookie mode. Lawrence was surgical, accounting for four touchdowns and refusing to turn the ball over. When your quarterback plays like that, you’re going to win a lot of football games.

But the real story? Parker Washington. The receiver had a career day that Broncos fans will be seeing in their nightmares for weeks. We’re talking 145 receiving yards and a touchdown. Every time Denver needed a stop, Washington was there to move the chains, turning short passes into massive gains and making the Broncos’ secondary look like they were running in quicksand. Jacksonville went 4-for-4 in the red zone early on, proving that when they smell blood, they bite.

Denver’s “Elite” Defense Had No Answers For the Jaguars

For a team that prides itself on defense, the Broncos looked totally lost. Vance Joseph’s unit has now given up a combined 60 points in two weeks, and Sunday was the low point. The Jags exposed massive holes in the secondary, leaving guys wide open in the flat and finding soft spots in the zone all afternoon.

There was a moment in the second half where a questionable penalty on Jaguars Safety Antonio Johnson, a clean tackle flagged for unnecessary roughness, could have swung the momentum. It felt like the refs were trying to hand Denver a lifeline. But unlike Jaguars teams of the past, this squad didn’t crumble. They just went back out and scored again.

The Playoff Picture: The Jaguars Are Hunting For the Top Seed

So, where does this leave us? The Broncos (12-3) still hold the No. 1 seed, but their armor is officially cracked. Meanwhile, the Jaguars (11-4) are sitting pretty at the No. 3 spot. But here is the kicker: Jacksonville now owns the head-to-head tiebreaker over Denver.

If the Patriots stumble against the Ravens, the Jaguars could vault up to the No. 2 seed. And with Denver heading into a Christmas Day game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead, the door is wide open for Jacksonville to steal the conference crown.

The Jaguars have two games left: a road trip to Indy and a home date with the Titans. If they play like they did in Denver, you can go ahead and book those playoff tickets now. The Jaguars aren’t just coming; they’re here.