The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Denver Broncos 34-20 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to six games and bolstering their AFC playoff position. Trevor Lawrence threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score, showcasing the team's resurgence under coach Liam Coen. The victory snapped Denver's 11-game winning streak and highlighted Jacksonville's momentum as a small-market contender.
In a pivotal AFC matchup at Mile High Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4) secured a 34-20 victory over the Denver Broncos (12-3) on December 21, 2025, marking their sixth consecutive win and positioning them as the No. 3 seed in the conference. The game served as a statement for a team often overlooked amid the spotlight on larger-market rivals like the Broncos, Patriots, and Bills.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, delivered a standout performance, completing 23 of 36 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 20 yards and another score. This effort extended his streak to 12 touchdown passes with zero interceptions over his last four starts, a mark achieved since a November 23 overtime win against the Arizona Cardinals. Lawrence's play has been instrumental in the Jaguars' turnaround from a 4-13 finish last season to now leading the AFC South.
Coach Liam Coen, who took over after declining an initial interview but changed course following the firing of general manager Trent Baalke, embraced the underdog narrative. "Just thankful a small-market team like us can come into a place like Mile High and get it done," Coen said sarcastically, referencing Broncos coach Sean Payton's earlier comments. Defensive end Travon Walker echoed the sentiment postgame: "Everybody in this locker room... we know everybody's probably going to try to hop on this bandwagon now, but we don't want anybody. It's us. It's all about the Jags."
The win snapped Denver's NFL-best 11-game streak and kept Jacksonville's hopes alive for the No. 1 seed or a first-round bye. They can clinch a playoff spot if the San Francisco 49ers defeat the Indianapolis Colts on Monday. Cornerback Jarrian Jones added, "Keep doubting us... the Jags are going to be ready to play."
This performance underscores the Jaguars' resilience, with their last postseason victory in January 2023 against the Chargers. As Coen noted, the external narrative only fuels their drive: "We really don’t care about the narrative... it’s only helping us."
