# Jaguars Face Broncos: 3 Key Questions

> Jaguars must answer defense, Parker Washington, and Jaylen Waddle in Week 2 clash with Broncos.
- Title: Jaguars Face Broncos: 3 Key Questions | Shortify
- Summary: Jaguars must answer defense, Parker Washington, and Jaylen Waddle in Week 2 clash with Broncos. Jaguars need to maintain pass rush, rekindle Parker…
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- Source: Jacksonville Jaguars On SI — https://si.com/nfl/jaguars/onsi/3-questions-jacksonville-will-have-to-answer-vs-the-broncos-in-week-2
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:29:34+00:00
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- Topics: jaguars, broncos, parker washington, jaylen waddle, nfl, week 2, defense, pass rush, wide receiver, sports
## Jaguars vs. Broncos Week 2
Jaguars face Broncos in rematch of last year's 34-20 win over Broncos in Week 16.

> The Jaguars' 34 points were also the most scored against Denver last year
## Can Defense Continue to Get After QB?
Jaguars rank first in NFL sacks and second in pressures after Week 1.

> The Jaguars certainly had no issues getting after Deshaun Watson and the Browns' offensive line in Week 1
## Will Parker Washington Torches Broncos Again?
Washington had six-catch, 145-yard game with touchdown against Broncos last year.

> Washington gained 90 yards after the catch against Denver last season the 4th-most by a Jaguars player since 2016
## How to Contain Jaylen Waddle?
Waddle caught one pass for two yards in Week 1 against Chiefs with low target rate.

> Waddle's debut in Denver was lackluster to say the least, catching just one pass for two yards
## Broncos' Offensive Line Strength
Broncos have one of best offensive lines in football despite struggling to protect Bo Nix.

> Nix was pressured on over 45% of his snaps against the Kansas City Chiefs
## Parker Washington's Performance
Washington dominated before and after catch with 140 yards in 2025.

> Washington caught 5 passes outside the numbers for 140 yards as well
## Jaylen Waddle's Week 1 Struggles
Waddle had low target rate and minimal impact against Chiefs in Week 1.

> His 11.1% target rate was the fifth-lowest of his career
## Jaguars' Secondary Challenge
Jaguars need to prepare secondary for Waddle's potential deployment in Week 2.

> Jacksonville has limited tape on Waddle in the offense
## Broncos' Strategy for Waddle
Broncos likely to push Waddle early in Week 2 to get him going.

> The Broncos will likely look to push the issue a bit with Waddle and try to get him going early in Week 2
## Parker Washington Momentum
Washington has momentum entering Week 2 after strong Week 1 performance.

> Washington was fantastic for the Jaguars in Week 1 and has momentum on his side entering Week 2
## Jaguars' Pass Rush Challenge
Jaguars must maintain pass rush against improved Broncos offensive line.

> But can they keep it up against a significantly better offensive line?
## Week 2 Matchup Impact
Jaguars need to answer three key questions to win against Broncos in Week 2.

> So, what are the questions facing the Jaguars that they must answer in the Week 2 matchup?
## Key takeaway

Jaguars need to maintain pass rush, rekindle Parker Washington's form, and contain Jaylen Waddle against Broncos in Week 2.