James Palmer: Why'd the Jaguars game have a playoff feel for the Broncos despite being only week 2?
On The Drive, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay welcome NFL insider James Palmer to break down how the Broncos navigated one of the most intense weeks of the season — a stretch that felt like a playoff buildup after the loss to Kansas City. Inside the building, players and coaches felt the pressure, understood the stakes, and knew they couldn’t afford another slip.
And instead of panicking, they responded. Against a complete Jacksonville team that beat them last year, Denver found its composure, tightened up defensively, and delivered a comeback win that felt like a sigh of relief across the locker room. Davis Webb adjusted. Vance Joseph corrected. The defense woke up.
How big was this response? What does it say about the Broncos’ ability to handle pressure? And can this become the identity that carries them through the season?
This is the full breakdown of tension, urgency, and the relief that came when the Broncos answered the moment.
Playoff‑like intensity inside the building
Back‑against‑the‑wall mentality
Davis Webb and Vance Joseph adjustments
Defense rebounds after a shaky Week One
Why this win felt like a must‑have moment
Broncos Country — weigh in:
• How big was this response
• What impressed you most about the comeback
• And can Denver keep this pressure‑proof identity all season
