The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t just beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday - they made a statement. A 34-20 win over one of the AFC’s hottest teams sent shockwaves through the playoff picture, and the message out of Jacksonville was loud and clear: this team isn’t here to be overlooked anymore.
On the field, it was a complete performance. Off the field? Well, edge rusher Travon Walker didn’t hold back either.
Walker, who’s been a cornerstone of this surging Jaguars defense, helped lead the charge in a game that saw Jacksonville force two critical takeaways. His play was aggressive, disruptive, and exactly what you want from a former No. 1 overall pick in a high-stakes December matchup. But after the final whistle, Walker’s focus shifted - not to the playoff race, but to the fans.
And let’s just say, he’s not here for the fair-weather crowd.
“We don't want them. F- everyone but us,” Walker said postgame, per ESPN’s Michael DiRocco. It was raw, unfiltered emotion from a player who’s clearly tired of the narrative around his team shifting only when the wins start piling up.
Walker doubled down, calling out those who might suddenly want to hop aboard the Jaguars bandwagon. “Everyone gonna try to hop on this bandwagon now.
We don’t want nobody. Stay where you’re at,” he added.
That kind of fire isn’t just talk - it reflects the mindset inside this locker room. The Jaguars have been building something for the last few years, and now that the results are showing up in the win column, they’re not interested in outside validation. They’re playing for each other, and for the fans who’ve been there through the tough stretches.
With the win, Jacksonville holds steady as the No. 3 seed in the AFC. But this wasn’t just any win - it snapped Denver’s 11-game winning streak and dealt a major blow to the Broncos’ push for the top seed.
The Broncos, now 12-3, still control their own destiny, needing two more wins to lock up the No. 1 spot. But the margin for error just got thinner.
Meanwhile, the Patriots remain very much in the hunt at 11-3 heading into their Sunday night clash. For Jacksonville to rise any higher in the playoff standings, they’ll need both Denver and New England to stumble at least once - maybe twice - down the stretch.
The Jaguars’ remaining schedule isn’t a gauntlet, but it’s not a cakewalk either. They’ve got one more team above .500 left to face: the division-rival Indianapolis Colts.
Indy’s been reeling, dropping four straight ahead of their Monday night matchup with the 49ers. After that, Jacksonville wraps up the regular season against a Titans team in transition following a head coaching change.
It’s all setting up for a dramatic finish - and Jacksonville is surging at just the right time. Travon Walker is playing like the impact defender the team envisioned when they drafted him, and the defense as a whole is creating game-changing moments. The offense, meanwhile, continues to find its rhythm and capitalize on opportunities.
But if you’re just now tuning in, Walker’s made it clear: don’t expect a warm welcome. This team’s been through the grind, and they’re not interested in anyone jumping on the train now that it’s picking up speed.
The Jaguars are winning. They’re confident. And most importantly - they believe in themselves.