Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Jaguars Clinch Playoffs After Ending Broncos’ 11-Game Run as Payton Explains ‘Smaller Market’ Comment

Jacksonville secured its berth via San Francisco’s win over Indianapolis the next night, sharpening a growing view of the Jaguars as real contenders.

Overview

  • Jacksonville beat Denver 34-20 at Mile High, snapping the Broncos’ 11-game winning streak and extending the Jaguars’ run to six straight for an 11-4 record.
  • Trevor Lawrence threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another, capping a four-game stretch with 14 total touchdowns and no turnovers.
  • The Jaguars officially clinched a postseason spot when the 49ers defeated the Colts on Monday Night Football, with top AFC seeding still in play.
  • Sean Payton said his “smaller market” remark was meant as a compliment and praised first-year Jaguars coach Liam Coen for using it as a rallying cry.
  • Players leaned into the underdog narrative after the win, with voices like Trevor Lawrence urging doubters to keep overlooking them as the defense delivered key takeaways and a pivotal fourth-down stop.