Jaguars vs Broncos predictions, graded
Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Jaguars 13, Broncos 20 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Jaguars vs Broncos? Of 31 pundits with a call on record, 19 take the Jaguars and 12 take the Broncos. 17 named a score; the median has the Jaguars by 1. The Broncos won 20-13, so 12 of 31 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 46 out of 100.
Who the room took
31 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callJaguars vs Broncos picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedBroncos 6, Jaguars 4
- CBS SportsJaguars 4, Broncos 2
- First Things First (podcast)Jaguars 2, Broncos 1
- Locked On Broncos (podcast)Broncos 2, Jaguars 1
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Jaguars
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Jaguars
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Jaguars 4, Broncos 1.
Jaguars vs Broncos score predictions
17 pundits named a score; the median call is Jaguars by 1, and the final was Broncos by 7.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Carter BahnsJaguars 24, Broncos 17Close · 50
- Chris SimmsJaguars 27, Broncos 24Close · 40
- Nick KendellJaguars 30, Broncos 27Close · 40
- Bob MorrisBroncos 23, Jaguars 20Hit · 90
- James CampbellJaguars 31, Broncos 17Miss · 33
- Chad JensenBroncos 18, Jaguars 16Hit · 88
- Carl DumlerBroncos 24, Jaguars 21Hit · 90
- Keith CummingsBroncos 30, Jaguars 27Hit · 90
- Dylan Von ArxJaguars 24, Broncos 20Close · 43
- Erick TrickelJaguars 27, Broncos 24Close · 40
- Zack KelbermanBroncos 20, Jaguars 19Hit · 86
- Lance SandersonBroncos 23, Jaguars 21Hit · 88
- Pete PriscoJaguars 23, Broncos 20Close · 40
- Jordan DajaniJaguars 24, Broncos 23Miss · 36
- Jared DubinBroncos 24, Jaguars 21Hit · 90
- Richard ShermanJaguars 24, Broncos 16Close · 48
- John BreechBroncos 30, Jaguars 27Hit · 90
Jaguars at Broncos: how they came in
The Jaguars are 1-0; the Broncos are 0-1. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Jaguars at 10.8 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Broncos at 10.9 wins on average.
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 34 scored, 10 allowed
- Last games
- W 34-10 vs Browns Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 3rd, defense 4th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 13-4
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 10.8 · 6 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Jaguars game
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 10 scored, 31 allowed
- Last games
- L 10-31 at Chiefs Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 24th, defense 7th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 10.9 · 9.5 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 1 Broncos game
Jaguars and Broncos players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Jaguars
- Trevor LawrenceStarting QB · QB
1,932 passing yards · 18 TD, 4 INT · 65.2% completions · 8 games · 15th in the NFL in passing yards
Trevor Lawrence to stay with Jacksonville Jaguars
“QB Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP))
“There's high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP).” the article →
- Bhayshul TutenRB1 · RB
521 rushing yards on 122 carries · 7 TD · 15 catches for 181 · 8 games · 15th in the NFL in rushing yards
Bhayshul Tuten to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. has no stand-alone value. The Jacksonville backfield belongs to Bhayshul Tuten.” the article →
Bhayshul Tuten to finish top 22 at his position, by fantasy points
“Facial Twoton my RB twenty two in my rankings, and I think he's gonna have a fantastic season.” the article →
- Parker WashingtonWR1 · WR
29 catches for 493 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in receiving yards
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (WR35, 83rd overall)
“FantasyPros’ Real Time ADP currently has Washington going WR35, 83rd overall. That’s the late seventh round, and I’d be willing to take Washington in the mid-to-late sixth.” the article →
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Watson versus Parker Washington, where I'm like, those guys are the clear wide receiver ones in their offenses.” the article →
- Brenton StrangeTE1 · TE
30 catches for 356 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 50th in the NFL in receiving yards
Brenton Strange to be 1st on the depth chart
“Strange remains the team's top pass-catching tight end.” the article →
Brenton Strange to be 5th on the depth chart
“as the depth chart currently stands, he’s likely the fourth or fifth option in the target hierarchy” the article →
- Travon WalkerSack leader · DE
3 sacks · 8 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Jessie BatesTackle leader · S
35 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 20th in the NFL in solo tackles
Broncos
- Bo NixStarting QB · QB
1,730 passing yards · 11 TD, 4 INT · 60.6% completions · 116 rushing yards · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in passing yards
Bo Nix to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“Nix offers a relatively safe floor but might have a limited ceiling. Consider him a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2.” the article →
Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart
“If practice continues to go as it has, fans can expect Nix to be ready to go for the Week 1 away game.” the article →
- J.K. DobbinsRB1 · RB
324 rushing yards on 98 carries · 3 TD · 9 catches for 31 · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in rushing yards
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“So Dobbins is back... I think Dobbins gets a majority of the early down carries and the goal line carries.” the article →
“That leaves him as a touchdown-dependent FLEX.” the article →
- Jaylen WaddleWR1 · WR
30 catches for 337 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 57th in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (drafted as a WR2)
“Waddle is one of my flag-plant players this year and can easily be drafted as a WR2 with WR1 upside.” the article →
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“a franchise quarterback on a rookie deal and a new WR1 in Jaylen Waddle” the article →
- Evan EngramTE1 · TE
17 catches for 169 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 137th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Nik BonittoSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Alex SingletonTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 50 solo tackles · 9 games · 2nd in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Jaguars at Broncos
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Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Broncos 17
Pick: Jaguars 24, Broncos 17
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Denver
The Jags are going to win this game outright. And I get two and a half points.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Broncos
The Jags are better. They went to Denver last year and curb stomped them... They're gonna win outright.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Denver
But Michael Wilson goes there... Jacksonville over Denver.
Denver Broncos to beat Jacksonville Jaguars
So I'm gonna take two chips and I'm gonna put it on the Denver Broncos... but I believe in the Broncos.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Broncos
I'm gonna put four chips on the Jacksonville Jaguars... I think Jacksonville gets this game out right.
Jacksonville Jaguars 27 — Broncos 24
I'm going with the Jaguars to win the game. I'm gonna, I mean, flat out win the game. I'm gonna go twenty seven twenty four.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Broncos
I think that they have the formula to beat this team... I would probably take them straight up, even though they're going to mile high.
Denver Broncos 23 — Jaguars 20
Pick : Broncos 23, Jaguars 20
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Broncos 20
Pick : Jaguars 24, Broncos 20
Jacksonville Jaguars 31 — Broncos 17
Pick : Jaguars 31, Broncos 17
Denver Broncos 18 — Jaguars 16
Pick : Broncos 18, Jaguars 16
Denver Broncos 30 — Jaguars 27
Pick : Broncos 30, Jaguars 27
Jacksonville Jaguars 27 — Broncos 24
Pick : Jaguars 27, Broncos 24
Denver Broncos 24 — Jaguars 21
Pick : Broncos 24, Jaguars 21
Denver Broncos 20 — Jaguars 19
Pick : Broncos 20, Jaguars 19
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 — Broncos 27
Pick : Jaguars 30, Broncos 27
Denver Broncos 23 — Jaguars 21
Pick : Broncos 23, Jaguars 21
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Broncos 20
Pete Prisco on why he likes Jacksonville to pull off the 23-20 upset in Denver.
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Broncos 20
Pick: Jaguars 23, Broncos 20
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Broncos
but I'm going with the Jags here. Better showing. And I also do think, maybe because of that last year's matchup, they just have the answers against this Broncos defense.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat Broncos
Oh, god. I'll go Jacksonville. I need to I need to see a good outing for Denver before I get back on the horse.
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 — Broncos 20
Pete Prisco -- Jaguars (+2.5) 23-20 over Broncos.
Denver Broncos 24 — Jaguars 21
Prediction: Broncos 24, Jaguars 21
Jacksonville Jaguars 24 — Broncos 23
Prediction: Jaguars 24, Broncos 23