Scout’s Take: Bucky Brooks examines Broncos-Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE – In a weekly feature for the 2022 season, NFL Media and Jaguars Media analyst Bucky Brooks breaks down the Jaguars’ performance in a 21-17 loss to the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium in London Sunday

• Despite losing five consecutive games, the Jaguars are on the verge of emerging as a playoff contender in the AFC. This team not only has taken every game this season into the fourth quarter with a chance to win, the Jaguars can point to self-inflicted mistakes as the primary reasons for their 2-6 record. Against the Broncos, they committed a series of “DBO” (Don’t Beat Ourselves) errors that proved costly in another one-score game. From quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s turnovers, particularly his red-zone interception, to cornerback Tre Herndon’s poor coverage on Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler’s 47-yard reception with three minutes remaining, the Jaguars gift-wrapped another win to their opponent. As losers of nine consecutive one-score games, including six in 2022, the Jaguars could have flipped the script on the losing narrative hanging over the franchise. With more attention to detail and a greater understanding of how to win games, this team could chalk up wins without major changes to their roster or philosophical approach.

• The Broncos won due to a series of self-inflicted mistakes that cost the Jaguars dearly in the end. Lawrence’s red-zone interception prevented the Jaguars from taking a 14-0 lead that would have put the Broncos behind the eight-ball. Although the Jaguars responded with a quick stop and a field goal to push the lead to 10-0, the four-point swing came back to haunt the team in the end.

• For all the progress the former No. 1 overall selection has made this season, red-zone blunders and costly mistakes from the second-year pro have hurt the Jaguars’ playoff chances this season. Lawrence’s turnovers have played a major role in at least three losses (Philadelphia, Houston and Denver) and his teammates are certainly looking at him…