Three Broncos most important to Week 2 comeback win vs. Jaguars

Either way, the Broncos settled for a field goal after failing to finish the drive, but that sequence reflected the offense’s red-zone problems rather than any shortcoming from Waddle.

His influence extended beyond one reception. Waddle consistently created separation, threatened Jacksonville vertically and gave Nix an answer when the offense struggled to establish a rhythm. The Jaguars could not crowd underneath routes without respecting his speed downfield.

That pressure made the former Alabama pass catcher’s contributions more valuable than his lack of a touchdown suggested. He generated chunk yardage, sustained possessions and prevented an uneven offensive performance from becoming stagnant.

1. Bo Nix overcame a brutal mistake and controlled the finish

Nix earned the top spot because his worst play did not determine the Broncos’ result.

The Broncos’ third-year signal-caller completed 22 of 31 passes for 288 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Nix made the type of costly mistake that can decide a close game, but he displayed the composure necessary to overcome it.

Nix responded once Moss gave him another opportunity. His seven-yard touchdown pass to Adkins converted the takeaway into maximum value and tied the game at 13.

After Jacksonville kicker Cam Little missed a 54-yard field goal, Nix helped move the Broncos into position for rookie Jonah Coleman’s three-yard, go-ahead touchdown with 7:21 remaining. He then handled the final possession with the control the offense lacked earlier. Denver regained the ball with 4:41 left and exhausted the remaining time, denying Lawrence another opportunity.

The Broncos gained 154 of their 392 total yards in the fourth quarter because their quarterback settled in when the pressure peaked. Nix did not play a mistake-free game, but he refused to let one interception unravel the afternoon.

The comeback did not erase the Broncos’ slow start or their missed red-zone opportunities. It showed something Denver needed just as urgently: the ability to correct mistakes before those mistakes became a loss.

Moss created the opening, Waddle supplied the explosive dimension and Nix completed the turnaround. Their collective response transformed a potential 0-2 hole into a 1-1 record and gave the Broncos’ Week 2 victory significance beyond the final score.