Jaguars Seek 10th Straight Win Against Reeling Broncos in Denver

Jacksonville has dominated opponents during its nine-game regular-season winning streak, leading the NFL over that span with a plus-177 point differential; the San Francisco 49ers are second at plus-96.
The Jaguars and Broncos are tied 8-8 in their all-time series, including regular-season and postseason games. A Jacksonville victory would give the Jaguars a winning record against Denver for the first time.
Trevor Lawrence could join an elite group if Jacksonville wins: he would become only the fourth quarterback to win 10 consecutive regular-season games while throwing multiple touchdown passes in each game, joining Dan Marino, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
Bhayshul Tuten handled a substantial Week 1 workload, rushing 15 times for 66 yards and adding a 22-yard screen reception; he had nine more carries than Chris Rodriguez Jr., who received six attempts.
Denver’s best matchup target may be Jaguars guard Tyler Shatley, whom the Broncos could attack with their defensive-line rotation because of vulnerabilities as both a run blocker and pass protector. Jacksonville, meanwhile, could try to isolate Denver edge rusher Baron Gardeck in coverage with a running back, particularly if R.J. Harvey cannot play because of his hamstring injury.
The Jacksonville Jaguars visit Denver on Sunday aiming for a 2-0 start and their 10th straight regular-season win. The Broncos, fresh off a crushing 31-10 loss to Kansas City, must fix major defensive breakdowns including 28 missed tackles and poor angles Colorado Sports
Jacksonville dominated the NFL over its nine-game winning streak with a plus-177 point differential, far ahead of San Francisco's plus-96 ESPN. Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdown passes in Week 1, while second-year running back Bhayshul Tuten rushed 15 times for 66 yards and added a 22-yard screen reception NFL.com.
The Broncos gave up 31 points to Kansas City and surrendered massive plays due to poor tackling and positioning. Denver missed 28 tackles in one game — a staggering number that left gaps in every defensive level The Athletic. First-time play-caller Davis Webb faces pressure to install a more balanced offensive approach USA Today.
Trevor Lawrence's four touchdown passes in Week 1 put him in rare company. If Jacksonville wins Sunday, Lawrence would become only the fourth quarterback ever to win 10 consecutive regular-season games with multiple TDs in each, joining Dan Marino, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers Pro Football Reference.
Bhayshul Tuten emerged as Jacksonville's primary back, earning nine more carries than Chris Rodriguez Jr. over the first week NFL.com. Tuten's versatility — combining rushing and receiving work — gives the Jaguars a dynamic weapon Denver's tired defense must contain ESPN.
Denver's best defensive target is Jaguars guard Tyler Shatley, who showed vulnerabilities both as a run blocker and pass protector The Athletic. The Broncos' defensive-line rotation should attack Shatley repeatedly to disrupt Jacksonville's offensive rhythm and force hurried decisions from Lawrence Pro Football Reference.
Jacksonville can counter by isolating Denver edge rusher Baron Gardeck in coverage with running backs, especially if R.J. Harvey cannot play due to hamstring injury NFL.com. This scheme forces Gardeck into space where his pass-rushing instincts become liabilities ESPN.
Jacksonville and Denver are tied 8-8 all-time in regular-season and playoff matchups Pro Football Reference. A Jaguars victory would give Jacksonville a winning record against Denver for the first time in franchise history ESPN. This rematch follows Jacksonville's 34-20 win in Denver last December.
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