5 bold predictions for Broncos against Jaguars

Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after a sack on New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after a sack on New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Record five sacks against Jaguars

The Broncos were at an obvious advantage entering Week 1, as they faced a Giants offensive line that showed in their preseason finale against the New England Patriots that they are not the most capable in protecting quarterback Daniel Jones. The Broncos did not exactly dominate the stat sheet in terms of sacks, they were able to put up a ton of pressure, especially on the right side of the line.

Linebacker Von Miller is the only player to record a sack on Jones. More specifically, he did so by punishing right tackle Nate Solder, who looked far from ready for the matchup.

The Jaguars only surrendered one sack against the Texans, to defensive lineman Whitney Mercilus. But the Broncos should be able to put a ton of pressure against Trevor Lawrence, who had a miserable time in Houston, as evidenced by his three interceptions. Why is that, you ask? It is entirely possible that Bradley Chubb could make his return for Week 2 after missing the season-opener due to an ankle injury. With him teaming up on the opposite side of the defensive line, the duo could wreak havoc against Jacksonville’s offensive tackles.

The Broncos could very well log five sacks against the Jaguars.