Trevor Lawrence Leads Jaguars Over Broncos in Statement 34-20 Win/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and ran for another as the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Denver Broncos 34-20, ending Denver’s 11-game win streak. The Jaguars extended their own streak to six and tightened the AFC playoff race. Bo Nix threw for a career-best 353 yards but had two costly turnovers.
Jaguars-Broncos Game Quick Looks
- Jaguars win 34-20, snapping Broncos’ 11-game win streak.
- Trevor Lawrence records 4 total TDs: 3 passing, 1 rushing.
- Jacksonville extends win streak to 6 games, leads AFC South.
- Broncos suffer first loss since Week 3, now 12-3.
- Bo Nix throws for 353 yards but commits 2 turnovers.
- Parker Washington posts career-best 145 receiving yards, 1 TD.
- Broncos’ Pat Bryant carted off after late-game hit.
- Jacksonville goes 4-of-5 in the red zone vs NFL’s top red zone defense.
- Jaguars defense intercepts Nix to seal win.
- Denver heads to Kansas City next on Christmas night.
Deep Look
Trevor Lawrence Dominates as Jaguars Snap Broncos’ 11-Game Win Streak, 34-20
DENVER — Trevor Lawrence delivered a defining performance Sunday, throwing for three touchdowns and adding a rushing score to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 34-20 victory over the previously red-hot Denver Broncos, halting Denver’s 11-game winning streak and jolting the AFC playoff picture.
It was Lawrence’s best game of the seasonand arguably the finest of his five-year career. With the Jaguars surging under first-year head coach Liam Coen, Jacksonville (11-4) now sits atop the AFC South after winning six straight games.
Lawrence Outshines Nix in QB Duel
Facing the NFL’s most aggressive pass rush, Lawrence was sacked five times but never rattledcompleting 23-of-32 passes for 279 yards with no interceptions. He also ran in a 1-yard score and orchestrated five consecutive scoring drives to turn a 17-17 tie into a commanding win.
Parker Washington emerged as the unexpected star in the passing game, hauling in six catches for a career-high 145 yards and a touchdown, stepping up while Jakobi Meyers was held to just 45 receiving yards.
Broncos Collapse After Halftime Tie
Denver (12-3) matched Jacksonville early, tying the game at 17 on a 38-yard TD run by rookie RJ Harvey to open the second half. But it was all Jaguars after that.
Lawrence’s 1-yard quarterback sneak gave Jacksonville the lead. Then, a 63-yard bomb to Washington set up a 10-yard touchdown pass to Travis Etienne. A miscommunication between Bonix and Jalel Mclaughlin on a handoff resulted in a fumble, and Jacksonville capitalized with a field goal to go up 34-17.
Although Denver narrowed the deficit to 34-20, Nix’s fourth-down interception by Jarrian Jones sealed the loss.
Nix, despite a career-high 353 passing yardsstruggled under pressure. He turned the ball over twice and was responsible for the late-game throw that led to teammate Pat Bryant’s injury.
Bryant Injury Casts Shadow
In the game’s final minute, Bryant was carted off the field after taking a violent hit from Jaguars corner Montaric Brown. The hit came after Bryant leaped to catch a high pass from Nix, which left him vulnerable to contact.
Though flags were initially thrown, officials determined the hit was legal after review. Replay showed Brown’s helmet appeared to make contact with Bryant’s chin, but no penalty was enforced.
Mistakes, Crowd Noise Haunt Broncos
Denver’s loud home crowd may have backfired early. On Jacksonville’s first touchdown drive, a false start was followed by a 15-yard personal foul when safety P.J. Locke delivered a late hit on Lawrence, seemingly unaware the whistle had blown.
The penalty extended the drive and ultimately led to a Jaguars touchdown.
The Broncos committed costly mistakes throughout — penalties, turnovers, and communication breakdowns that stalled momentum. Despite maintaining their lead atop the AFC West, Denver now only holds a one-game lead over the Chargerswho they face in Week 18.
AFC Playoff Implications
- Jaguars (11-4): Firmly control the AFC South and now boast a statement win on the road against an AFC powerhouse.
- Broncos (12-3): Still lead the AFC West but now face pressure from the Chargers. Denver heads to Kansas City next for a Christmas night matchup.
Injuries
Jaguars:
- RG Patrick Mekari (back) left the game in the second half.
Broncos:
What’s Next
Jaguars: Travel to Indianapolis next Sunday to face the Colts.
Broncos: Visit Kansas City for a prime-time Christmas night showdown.
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