Broncos vs Jaguars Sets the Stage for a High-Stakes AFC Showdown
Right now, all eyes are on Denver as the Broncos get ready to host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 16, and this matchup honestly feels bigger than just another regular-season game. Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon, and what’s on the line makes it feel like a playoff preview more than anything else.
The Broncos come into this one riding high with a 12–2 record, and another major step toward an AFC West title could be taken right here. It’s worth remembering that the division hasn’t been clinched by Denver since 2015, so there’s real significance attached to this game. If the Broncos can take care of business and get a little help elsewhere, the division crown could finally be secured. On top of that, the possibility of locking up the No. 1 seed in the AFC isn’t out of the question either, which adds even more urgency to Sunday.
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Standing in their way, though, is a red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars team that’s been quietly dominating. The Jaguars sit at 10–4 and currently hold the No. 3 seed in the AFC. Since their Week 8 bye, they’ve won five straight games and six of their last seven overall. What really jumps out is how explosive their offense has been. At least 25 points have been scored in every one of those games, and in the last two weeks alone, they’ve put up 35 or more each time.
Trevor Lawrence has been right at the center of that surge. Fresh off being named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, he’s been playing with confidence and control, spreading the ball to a deep group of weapons. Travis Etienne Jr. continues to be a major threat out of the backfield, and Jakobi Meyers has added another reliable target in the passing game. This offense has rhythm, balance, and momentum.
Defensively, Jacksonville has been just as dangerous in its own way. The Jaguars have been built on takeaways, ranking second in the entire league, and multiple games have been flipped by timely interceptions and forced fumbles. What’s especially impressive is how tough they’ve been against the run, allowing the fewest rushing yards per game in the NFL this season.
For Denver, the atmosphere at home is expected to be electric again. Recent games at Mile High have felt like playoff football, and that energy could play a huge role against an opportunistic Jaguars team. With postseason stakes, elite quarterbacks, and two of the AFC’s best teams colliding, this one has all the ingredients to be one of the most compelling games of the week.
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