Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 1 game

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Reside updates

FINAL | Broncos 20, Titans 12

Denver’s run sport took some time to get began, nevertheless it’s higher late than by no means for the Broncos.

Rookie RJ Harvey broke out for a 50-yard run on a drive that was capped off by J.Ok. Dobbins’ 19-yard dashing landing within the fourth quarter. The rating gave Denver a 20-12 lead, which might even be the ultimate.

The Broncos’ protection did the remaining, overwhelming No. 1 total decide Cam Ward by sacking the rookie quarterback six occasions and limiting him to only 112 yards passing.

Nik Bonitto — who simply inked a four-year, $106 million extension — was an issue all day for the Titans as he had a sack, two tackles for a loss and a pair of quarterback hits. Talanoa Hufanga had an enormous debut, tallying 10 tackles for the Broncos.

Denver (1-0) will tackle the Colts (1-0) in Indianapolis subsequent Sunday. Kick-off is scheduled for two:05 p.m.

Extra Broncos protection:

• Broncos evaluation: Nik Bonitto, protection roar out of the gates in opening win over Titans.
• Renck: Broncos whiffed on serving to Bo Nix in offseason, and it exhibits in ugly Week 1 win.
• Keeler: Run the ball, Sean Payton! If Broncos need to assist Bo Nix, they’ll have him hand off.
• Broncos-Titans 4 downs: Bo Nix’s struggles proceed. Did he show Jeffery Simmons proper?
• Broncos tight finish Evan Engram injures calf in Week 1 win over Titans.
• Broncos report card: Sean Payton strays from run sport, makes baffling fourth-down determination.
• WATCH: Bo Nix connects with Courtland Sutton for 22-yard landing in opposition to Titans.

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Fourth-quarter updates

Protection does it (5:29 p.m.): But once more, the Broncos protection bails out some Broncos offense weirdness. Why Denver opted to throw the ball up for grabs on fourth-and-long in area aim vary, we’ll by no means know. — Schubert

Going for it (5:26 p.m.): That was a daring transfer. And it didn’t work. The Broncos went for it on fourth-and-9 and Bo Nix missed Marvin Mims Jr. deep. It’s all on the protection to maintain the lead with 1:04 remaining. — Nguyen

Penalty (5:18 p.m.): Jeffrey Simmons with an help on a totally pointless private foul penalty. That’s doubtless sport. — Schubert

Jumbo (5:14 p.m.): Broncos have gone to LT Alex Palczewski a ton at present as a jumbo tight finish. He’s helped buoy the working sport. — Evans

Penalty (5:12 p.m.): One other facemask name on Tennessee has the Denver offense at midfield. — Nguyen

Free company (5:08 p.m.): If not for Talanoa Hufanga, Broncos free company can be trying moderately bleak proper now. — Schubert

Damage replace (5:08 p.m.): Evan Engram questionable to return with calf damage. — Renck

Not an awesome signal for 31-year-old tight finish Evan Engram, who was suffering from accidents final season and now appears to be like doubtless out for the remainder of the sport with a calf damage. That’s a harmful space. — Evans

No good (5:07 p.m.): Lack of 7 inches. Titans ball at midfield. — Schubert

Going for it (5:06 p.m.): Broncos go for it on fourth-and-3 inches and we’re getting a digital measurement. — Schubert

A greater half (5:02 p.m.): Bo Nix fired behind Troy Franklin there. It’s one sport, and he’s largely righted the ship within the second half, however Broncos are profitable this sport exterior of him. — Evans

Dominant protection (5:01 p.m.): Broncos had franchise-record 63 sacks final 12 months. Have 5 at present. Proper on tempo for one more massive 12 months. Can’t say sufficient about this protection carrying the water. — Renck

Landing, Broncos (4:53 p.m.): J.Ok. Dobbins busts via the opening for a 19-yard landing. It took greater than three quarters, however the Broncos run sport has lastly arrived. And at 20-12 with 7:37 left, that’s in all probability sport. — Schubert

Broncos dashing earlier than earlier than the newest drive: 18-56

Broncos dashing that drive: 3-74-TD — Gabriel

R. J. Harvey. (4:48 p.m.): The Broncos wanted that. Rookie RJ Harvey with the 50-yard run to begin the drive. — Nguyen

Welcome to the celebration, RJ Harvey! A 50-yard run has the Broncos in enterprise. Rating right here — area aim or TD — and this sport is over.

And for the report: That’s the longest run the Broncos have had since Latavius Murray two seasons in the past. — Schubert

Per analysis from Parker Gabriel, Broncos’ longest carry final 12 months was 43 yards by Tyler Badie. Harvey tops in his first sport.

Was wanted on so many ranges on what has been a disappointing day offensively. — Renck

One other sack (4:44 p.m.): Zach Allen’s 11-yard sack pushes Tennessee out of field-goal vary. The punt goes via the top zone. — Nguyen

Zach Allen’s activate the sack machine. Sack complete now stands at 5. Marvin Mims Jr. owes the protection dinner. — Schubert

Zach Allen follows with sack. Titans take over at 24-yard line. And lose 27 yards on three performs. This sport shouldn’t be on the protection it doesn’t matter what occurs. — Renck

Sacked (4:42 p.m.): Jonah Elliss sacks Cam Ward for a 16-yard loss. — Nguyen

The Broncos go rush is profitable this sport single-handedly. — Schubert

Muffed punt (4:40 p.m.): Et tu, Marvin? Oh. No. — Keeler

A muffed punt catch by Marvin Mims Jr. and a restoration by Tennessee offers the Titans the ball on the Denver 24. — Nguyen

Broncos now in bother. Protection camouflaging extra blemishes than Revlon. However Mims fumbles a punt. Now Titans in place to take lead with ball at 24-yard line with 11 minutes left. Particular groups and offense have been a large number at present. Save for Crawshaw. He’s been advantageous. — Renck

Third-quarter ideas: Broncos 13, Titans 12

Parker Gabriel, beat author: I noticed Titans kicker Joey Slye fairly simply hit from 67 yards in warmups. The Broncos don’t need to be main by two or much less when this factor comes all the way down to the wire.

Sean Keeler, sports activities columnist: The Broncos want a takeaway. Badly. That is a kind of video games the place a Nik Bonitto pick-6 or one thing wacky may put the scrappy Titans away. In any other case, it’s too tight. Too ugly. And people are the type of NFL video games that underdogs typically sneak a victory out of.

Troy Renck, sports activities columnist: Broncos are lucky they’ve an awesome protection and are enjoying a workforce that had the No. 1 total decide or they might be getting skunked. Simply lack stability, continuity, rhythm offensively. Traces again to zero influence from floor sport.

Matt Schubert, sports activities editor: If the Broncos proceed enjoying with their meals, they may fiddle and lose this factor. It’s an actual good factor the Titans are on the opposite sideline proper now.

Third-quarter updates

Engram replace (4:33 p.m.): Engram is out of the tent and strolling round. — Evans

Evan Engram’s out of the medical tent and has his helmet in his arms. Was performing some jogging on the sideline.

Would appear to be good indicators. — Gabriel

Engram (4:30 p.m.): Bo Nix finds Evan Engram for a 10-yard achieve and the primary down. Engram reached for his ankle after the play and limped off the sphere. — Nguyen

Broncos tight finish Evan Engram simply got here up limping after a first-down seize, it regarded like he was attempting to hop it off on the sideline however he simply went straight to the medical tent. — Evans

Positively a state of affairs to observe right here: Evan Engram grabbed proper at his proper Achilles/ankle after that third-down conversion. Went to the medical tent instantly. — Gabriel

Nook play (4:25 p.m.): Pat Surtain II’s debut because the reigning DPOY is one other tour de power by erasure.

Calvin Ridley thus far: 2 targets, 1 catch, 1 yard. — Renck

The Titans try to choose on Riley Moss, and it ain’t working. Two targets on that final drive, two breakups. — Schubert

Rookie first-round CB Jahdae Barron had performed fairly solely in third-and-long dime conditions up till that Titans drive, the place he rotated in for starter Ja’Quan McMillian at nickel. — Evans

One other problem (4:22 p.m.): Sean Payton blows his ultimate problem on a first-down name on Tennessee’s facet of the sphere, however the Titans are going backwards once more. The Broncos go rush has been spectacular at present. — Schubert

No-shows (4:15 p.m.): Your no-show depend for at present: 2,173.

Take into account yourselves fortunate. — Schubert

2,174 counting the run sport. — Renck

Subject aim, Broncos (4:11 p.m.): A 12-play, 48-yard drive is capped off by a 33-yard area aim by Wil Lutz. Broncos 13, Titans 12 with 4:17 to go within the third quarter. — Nguyen

Drive stalls out and Lutz comes on for a chip-shot area aim. Broncos lead 13-12.

Two phrases for this sport proper now: Bo-ring. — Schubert

Broncos inch again forward 13-12. At the very least this drive featured some runs. If Nix doesn’t scramble, he’s odd. Groups are going to power him to beat them on the skin. The best way to get security out of the center of the sphere is to run the ball extra and have Nix use legs on scrambles. — Renck

Offense selecting up steam (4:08 p.m.): Broncos placing collectively an honest drive right here, and JK Dobbins simply ripped off his greatest run of the day for 8 yards. Put a landing on the board right here, and which may really be sufficient. — Schubert

Run, Bo, run (4:06 p.m.): Nix with the 11-yard scramble up the center on second-and-18. A fast go to Courtland Sutton has them convert the primary down. — Nguyen

Nix lastly scrambled and bought 11 up the center, then hit Sutton for a simple first-down conversion on an out-breaker. It doesn’t should be so onerous. — Gabriel

Bailed out (4:04 p.m.): Titans’ Jarvis Brownlee Jr. bails Denver’s offense out once more together with his third penalty of the day. This one was a facemask on Marvin Mims Jr. — Nguyen

Subject aim, Titans (3:58 p.m.): Denver’s protection stayed stout. Tennessee solely had three performs earlier than having to accept a 35-yard area aim by Joey Slye. Titans 12, Broncos 10 with 11:56 to go within the third quarter. — Nguyen

Picked off once more (3:55 p.m.): Halftime lasts simply an additional three minutes and we’re again at it. And Bo Nix is again to being dangerous. Unwell-advised throw results in an interception on the second play of the third quarter. — Schubert

Effectively, Nix now has three turnovers. Throws to Troy Franklin in double protection — he was bracketed — resulting in simple interception. That’s two picks and one fumble. Solely manner Titans can pull off the upset is thru via turnovers. And Broncos proceed giving them presents. — Renck

Bo Nix three-turnover video games as a rookie: 1

Already on the board this 12 months and we’ve nonetheless bought 28 minutes left within the opener. — Gabriel

Halftime ideas: Broncos 10, Titans 9

Luca Evans, beat author: Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper may win this sport by the Broncos by their dang selves. Denver’s defensive-front depth and secondary has been as marketed. Calvin Ridley has one catch for one yard on Pat Surtain. That’s the excellent news. Unhealthy information is that Bo Nix and Sean Payton and most everybody on Denver’s offense look out of sync in addition to a late-half TD to Courtland Sutton. We’re now in a lightning delay. Feels about proper.

Sean Keeler, sports activities columnist: Bo is redeemed! In the meantime, hurry again, Dre Greenlaw. Significantly. Punting’s been advantageous. Nik Bonitto’s residing as much as the cash. Talanoa Hufanga is on a tempo for 18 tackles — which is nice on your IDP league, however a nasty signal for a protection that’s struggled to maintain these inside runs in entrance of the linebackers for a lot of the first half. No coincidence: Titans RB Tony Pollard led all ability guys in touches (14) and yards from scrimmage (76) over the opening half-hour. In case you’re Tennessee, ugly-ing it up is your greatest likelihood at an upset.

Troy Renck, sports activities columnist: Sean Payton can’t assist himself. He needs to go. Continues to go. Received’t cease passing. Nix has 22 makes an attempt at half, identical as final 12 months’s opener at Seattle. You may get away with it vs. Titans at house. However not on street in opposition to competent groups. Thank goodness Vance Joseph’s protection is suffocating, spearheaded by Bonitto and Hufanga. However every little thing about this primary half offensively — save for one TD go to Sutton — has felt unorganized and ineffective and chaotic.

Matt Schubert, sports activities editor: As dangerous because the Broncos offense performed in that first half, being up a degree at halftime is a large win. Bo Nix was terrible — save for one throw — and the 2025 run sport appears to be like quite a bit just like the 2024 run sport. Fortunate for Denver, 2025 Nik Bonitto appears to be like even higher than 2024 Nik Bonitto.

Second-quarter updates

Subject aim, Titans (3:34 p.m.): Chimere Dike’s big kick return units up a 42-yard area aim for the Titans. Broncos 10, Titans 9 with two seconds within the half. With Marvin Mims Jr. fielding the ball, scoring may not be achieved but. — Nguyen

Landing, Broncos (3:31 p.m.): Denver capitalized on Tennessee’s questionable offensive choices as Bo Nix connects with Courtland Sutton for a 22-yard rating and the workforce’s first landing of the season. Broncos 10, Titans 6 with 16 seconds remaining within the half. — Nguyen

Titans gave the Broncos a present with some weird end-of-half playcalling, and Bo Nix and Courtland Sutton money in. — Schubert

It’s Badie’s world (3:31 p.m.): As presently constructed, Tyler Badie has one fewer goal than your complete Broncos backfield has carries this primary half. — Evans

Questionable choices (3:28 p.m.): Titans with some questionable choices right here. Three straight dropbacks and now the Broncos are gonna have an opportunity at a area aim right here to shut out the half.

Don’t know why you do this along with your offense pinned inside the ten and 48 seconds left on the clock.

Jonathon Cooper makes them pay with a close to security. — Schubert

Brian Callahan simply gifting the Broncos an opportunity to get the ball, doubtless in nice area place, right here for one more likelihood at factors earlier than the half. — Gabriel

Classes (3:27 p.m.): Bo Nix threw 22 occasions in first half vs. Seattle in opener final 12 months. And has thrown 21 occasions thus far within the first half this 12 months. Has historical past taught us nothing (insert outdated man screaming into the clouds meme). — Renck

One other punt (3:25 p.m.): Jeremy Crawshaw’s punt has the Titans beginning at their very own 7. — Nguyen

RB3 (3:24 p.m.): Tyler Badie is the offense at present, of us. — Schubert

Sluggish begin (3:19 p.m.): Would love to see the Broncos get factors on this drive. They’re getting the second-half kick, so right here’s an opportunity to swing this. — Schubert

Casa Bonitto (3:15 p.m.): Nik Bonitto sacked Cam Ward for 12-yard loss on third-and-goal. Tennessee settles for a 33-yard area aim by Joey Slye. Titans 6, Broncos 3 with 2:16 to go within the half. — Nguyen

Nik Bonitto at present: Sack, two TFLs. Add it to a $106 million extension and a cope with Nike and he’s having a greater week than you’re. — Gabriel

Bonitto and Hufanga are writing diaries of havoc. Thus far this season appears to be like quite a bit like final September. Protection carrying the workforce. — Renck

Newcomer’s massive debut (3:13 p.m.): Talanoa Hufanga’s bought 9 tackles already plus the pressured fumble. Good play there even 8 yards down the sphere as a result of Pollard had his sights on fairly a bit extra. — Gabriel

Titans’ offense (3:13 p.m.): The Titans’ offense has had flat-out higher execution than Denver’s thus far. — Evans

A uncommon misplaced fumble (3:10 p.m.): Actually poor begin for Bo Nix. Strip sack and Tennessee has the ball in Broncos territory. — Schubert

That’s Bo Nix’s first misplaced fumble since, if I’m not mistaken, he was at Auburn.

Didn’t lose one final 12 months and imagine he went two seasons at Oregon with out dropping one, too. — Gabriel

Every kind of horror for Broncos’ offense there.

Misplaced in that Bo Nix sack-fumble was the truth that he fake-handed off on flawed facet on play-action to J.Ok. Dobbins, or Dobbins went to flawed facet. Both manner. A lot chaos on offense for Denver proper now. — Evans

Bo is aware of working (3:08 p.m.): Bo Nix’s first carry of the 12 months is a QB sneak for a primary down. — Gabriel

Profitable problem (3:07 p.m.): Could possibly be coincidence, however first sport Broncos HC Sean Payton has new director of sport administration Evan Rothstein on the headset up within the sales space and he’s 2-0 on challenges within the first 20:05 of sport time. — Gabriel

One other problem (3:03 p.m.): Sean Payton utilizing these challenges like they’re burning a gap in his pocket. — Schubert

At 9:55 mark left in half, Sean Payton has three challenges and 4 rush makes an attempt. And who says this workforce doesn’t have stability? — Renck

Crawshaw’s debut (2:59 p.m.): Effectively, at the very least punter Jeremy Crawshaw nailed his first punt, a 52-yarder. Broncos tied at 3. Nix has thrown 16 occasions. On tempo for roughly 60 makes an attempt. That looks as if quite a bit. — Renck

Jeremy Crawshaw wants no mulligan. That’s a stupendous punt pinning the Titans inside their very own 10. — Schubert

Out of sync (2:58 p.m.): The Bo Nix-Tyler Badie connection wants work. Three and out. — Schubert

Tyler Badie targets: 4. Evan Engram targets: 1. Woof. — Keeler

That call to render Jaleel McLaughlin inactive isn’t trying nice. Tyler Badie is 0-of-4 on targets up to now. — Evans

A Sean Payton custom (2:57 p.m.): Alex Palczewski is the Broncos’ jumbo TE.

It was Quinn Bailey. After Bailey bought harm it was Matt Peart. Now Palcho. — Gabriel

Acquainted faces (2:57 p.m.): Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson proven on JumboTron. Each have been at a follow this summer time. Now hanging out at a sport. — Renck

Fumble (2:53 p.m.): Tony Pollard runs up the intestine and Talanoa Hufanga popped the ball unfastened. Brandon Jones will get the restoration. Denver ball by itself 39. — Nguyen

Doesn’t seem like Pollard was down. He spins in pile and fumbles, brought on by Talanoa Hufanga. Brandon Jones recovers it.. Play beneath assessment. However ought to stand as a turnover. — Renck

That’s model new Broncos Talanoa Hufanga flying in to power the fumble. — Schubert

There’s Talanoa Hufanga’s influence already exhibiting via. Of all Denver’s newcomers this offseason, he was the one one to make captain. — Gabriel

Full-speed Talanoa Hufanga is right here, of us. Good drive-by swipe there on a Tony Pollard carry as Jonathon Cooper was wrapping him up. First time Broncos followers are seeing the free-agent security go all-gas and he makes a big effect early. — Evans

First-quarter ideas: Broncos 3, Titans 3

Luca Evans, beat author: We’re via Q1 and this Broncos new-look offense has regarded … new-look.

Bo Nix is 8/14 for 57 yards and an INT. Denver’s run the ball 3 times. Delay of sport penalty, erratic pre-snap movement, Nix has barely been set when throwing. Every kind of sloppiness.

Parker Gabriel, beat author: The Broncos bought 8 yards on an RJ Harvey run out of two-back. That regarded fairly good. Perhaps extra of that.

Sean Keeler, sports activities columnist: Sean Payton nonetheless hasn’t utterly exorcised his “gradual begin” demons. The Broncos’ offense goes via the motions proper now, literal or in any other case. The run sport is a rumor. Perhaps dashing up the tempo a little bit bit would get Nix going a little bit bit? That is shaping as much as be a slog. First to fifteen wins.

Troy Renck, sports activities columnist: 14 passes and three rush makes an attempt in Broncos’ first 17 performs. Not superb, particularly for a workforce dedicated to working the ball higher. Underwhelming and stunning first quarter.

Matt Schubert, sports activities editor: Sean Payton does need to run the ball, proper? Positive doesn’t appear to be it one quarter in. Are we certain Cam Ward is the rookie quarterback right here?

First-quarter updates

Picked (2:45 p.m.): Bo Nix makes a nasty determination on second-and-long. Floated it. — Schubert

Nix has been good on the run however that one was ill-advised. Roger McCreary picked off a floating ball for Sutton.

Titans in enterprise off Denver’s first turnover of the season. — Gabriel

The bar on Bo Nix’s “Let’s Get Cute” meter is quick expiring. — Keeler

Holding (2:44 p.m.): Bo Nix has been actually good on the transfer thus far on this sport. His newest, although, to Courtland Sutton, bought referred to as again because of a maintain on Ben Powers.

Hasn’t been simple for Denver’s offense in its first day trip this 12 months. — Gabriel

Engram sighting (2:42 p.m.): Engram will get first catch for five yards. — Renck

Three tight ends have caught the ball at present. Engram was the third. — Keeler

Third-down conversion (2:40 p.m.): Operation has been a little bit messy. Misalignments. Some flawed assignments. However Nix extends drive with quick third down completion. Been odd how little Engram has factored in sport plan thus far. Payton stated run sport can be completely different. I believe he meant non-existent. — Renck

Rookie contact (2:39 p.m.): RJ Harvey good inside imaginative and prescient with Broncos backed up on the 8 on his first NFL carry.

Takes it for 8. — Evans

We’re at two working performs thus far at present. — Schubert

Titans punt (2:37 p.m.): Broncos protection will get off the sphere, however that’s a hell of a punt from Johnny Hekker. Bo Nix and the Broncos backed up inside their very own 10 to begin Drive No. 2. — Schubert

Sure to occur (2:35 p.m.): Nik Bonitto’s gonna get house on certainly one of these performs actual quickly. Fairly clear Tennessee’s left deal with is out-gunned. — Schubert

Native child (2:31 p.m.): Cherry Creek’s most interesting, Gunnar Helm, trying sharp early on for the Titans. — Schubert

The place’s Thunder? (2:29 p.m.): Thunder is beneath the climate, the Broncos simply introduced, so in case you’re questioning why you haven’t seen him … that’s your reply. — Schubert

Subject aim, Broncos (2:28 p.m.): Denver settles for a 39-yard area aim by Wil Lutz to cap off the 10-play, 44-yard drive. Broncos 3, Titans 3 with 8:35 to go within the first quarter. — Nguyen

Broncos opening drive of the season:

8 passes, 1 run.

Sean’s in midseason type. — Gabriel

Run sport (2:26 p.m.): Opening drive Tyler Badie targets: 3. Opening drive Broncos carries: 1. — Keeler

One dashing try on that drive.

Finally, the Broncos shot themselves within the foot with a very dangerous delay of sport penalty instantly after an offside for a primary down. That simply can not occur. — Schubert

Drive stopper (2:26 p.m.): Jeffery Simmons: Fairly good. — Gabriel

Jeffrey Simmons swallows up Bo Nix on a Third-and-15 as he throws, incomplete. Simmons will get up and talks a WHOLE lot to Nix as Nix strolling again to sidelines

Simmons, in case you’ll recall, doubled down this week that Nix was a man who would tuck and run after his first learn. — Evans

Day out (2:25 p.m.): Bo Nix screaming after calling day trip on third-and-15. Appeared like was mad at Franklin. However undecided. However the frustration was actual. — Renck

Unhealthy drop (2:24 p.m.): Tyler Badie drops dump go in opposition to blitz. May need been a TD. That hurts. — Renck

For all of the run sport speak this preseason, it’s been a complete lot of Bo Nix on the primary drive of the 2025 season. — Schubert

Penalty (2:22 p.m.): Bo Nix, chess snap chump. — Keeler

Bo Nix, chess snap chump. — Keeler

Wanting good (2:21 p.m.): Bo Nix exhibiting athleticism and talent to throw from a number of arm angles on this drive. Great things early on. — Renck

It’s Krull time (2:18 p.m.): Identical to everybody anticipated, the #Broncos’ first offensive bundle has Lucas Krull in at TE as an alternative of Evan Engram. — Evans

Return males (2:17 p.m.): Broncos deep return males: Marvin Mims Jr. and rookie RB RJ Harvey. — Gabriel

Subject aim, Titans (2:14 p.m.): Joey Slye from places it via the highest of the uprights from 50 and the Titans are on the board first.

3-0 with 11:58 left within the first quarter. — Gabriel

Broncos dodge a bullet on the primary drive. If it wasn’t clear earlier than the sport, it’s now: Cam Ward is gonna be a handful. — Schubert

Was clear this week Vance Joseph had plenty of respect — or, moderately, gained it after watching the tape — for Titans RB Tony Pollard. He’s bought three carries for 4 yards thus far. Broncos’ run protection was strong on that first drive. — Evans

Titans accept a area aim. Spectacular opening drive by Cam Ward, particularly extending play on first third down. It was seven performs, 3:02, 33 yards. Getting a touchback and beginning at 35-yard line leaves area aim vary potential after one first down. — Renck

No catch (2:13 p.m.): Clearly Jay Norvell was within the replay sales space in New York. Known as reversed and dominated incomplete. — Renck

Catch? (2:11 p.m.): In Fort Collins, that’s a drop. — Keeler

As Parker Gabriel stated, “What’s even a catch anymore?” — Renck

Large achieve (2:08 p.m.): The Broncos almost took down Cam Ward, however the rookie QB discovered Tony Pollard for a 29-yard catch-and-run for the primary down. — Nguyen

That Cam Ward man is perhaps OK. — Schubert

On third-and-10, Cam Ward escapes the pocket and sling ball to Pollard for 29 yards. That’s one space Vance Joseph needs enchancment, on decreasing chunk performs. No luck on first collection. — Renck

Casa Bonitto (2:07 p.m.): Hiya, Nik Bonitto.

The brand new $106 million Nike man completely blows up a Titans run to begin the sport. Heck of per week for that man. — Evans

Badie (2:05 p.m.): A part of the rationale Tyler Badie bought the nod as Denver’s third RB: He’s on the market on the kick protection unit. Additionally was their punt up again within the preseason and a deep man with Mims on kick return. Three particular groups items will get you a spot on the gameday roster. — Gabriel

Coin toss (2:04 p.m.): Former Broncos Llloyd Cushenberry and Cody Barton amongst Titans captain. Broncos win toss and defers. — Renck

Broncos win the toss, defer and can put their protection on the sphere first.

Go time on the 2025 common season. — Gabriel

Broncos sport captains (2:02 p.m.): Bo Nix, Quinn Meinerz, D.J. Jones, Talanoa Hufanga and Alex Singleton. — Gabriel

Pre-game updates

Wanting forward (1:47 p.m.): Broncos will face an undefeated workforce subsequent week. Indiana Jones — Daniel Jones — and Colts are skunking Dolphins 33-8. — Renck

Possession (1:41 p.m.): Greg Penner, Carrie Walton-Penner, Bud Walton and Condi Rice stroll throughout the sphere earlier than the sport. Broncos possession has been on a heater the final two years, particularly relating to contract extensions for core gamers. — Renck

RB1 (1:33 p.m.): J.Ok. Dobbins is the first-team RB for the Broncos in warm-up formations. Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad seem like beginning at ILB with Dre Greenlaw out. — Evans

No added safety (1:23 p.m.): Broncos ILB Alex Singleton doesn’t have any added safety on his thumb as workforce goes via warmups. Wouldn’t count on a lot restriction role-wise for him at present.

Missed the ultimate 14 video games final 12 months after tearing his ACL at Tampa. — Gabriel

Favorites (1:22 p.m.): Reminder of why Broncos are heavy favorites. They’re dealing with the No. 1 total decide making his debut in his workforce’s first sport. QBs on this state of affairs are 4-14-1. Cam Ward is extremely gifted. However the Broncos will look to confuse him with a number of appears to be like and make the Titans one dimensional to make his life depressing. — Renck

RBs (12:34 p.m.): This makes official basically a full overhaul of Denver’s RB room. McLaughlin may have a task sooner or later, however final 12 months the Broncos started the season with Javonte Williams, McLaughlin and Audric Estime.

This 12 months: J.Ok. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie. — Gabriel

Jaleel McLaughlin is a favourite of Sean Payton. However they’ve upgraded the RB room. Additionally, Badie handed him this summer time. — Renck

The Broncos clearly view Tyler Badie as a official third-down choice and change-of-pace again, and Badie’s proven extra flashes in pass-pro and receiving out of the backfield than McLaughlin in camp. — Evans

Early huddle (12:33 p.m.): Bo Nix simply led just a few Broncos in an early huddle in warm-ups, with all QBs and extensive receivers dressed for the day — and rookie RB RJ Harvey, which is attention-grabbing.

Head coach Sean Payton’s stated beforehand that Harvey hasn’t earned his “Joker wings” but, however the UCF product is clearly being mentored as a pass-catching menace in Denver’s offense. — Evans

Broncos full set of inactives (12:33 p.m.):

• RB Jaleel McLaughlin
• ILB Dre Greenlaw (quad)
• TE Nate Adkins (ankle)
• QB Sam Ehlinger (emergency QB3)
• OLB Que Robinson
• DL Sai’Vion Jones
• OL Frank Crum

— Gabriel

Sai’vion Jones being inactive shouldn’t be a shock regardless of his sturdy coaching camp. He simply occurs to be a rookie on what of deepest D-lines within the league. — Renck

Good afternoon from Empower Subject (12:25 p.m.): It’s a fantastic thing about a day to kick off the 2025 season.

Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin was simply sitting on the bench in tennis footwear whereas different guys have been going via early warmups. He’s inactive at present, supply stated.

Appears to be like like Denver’s RB trio for Week 1 is probably going J.Ok. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie. — Gabriel

Scouting report (10:45 a.m.): Try how the Broncos match up with the Titans in Luca Evans’ scouting report.

Recreation predictions

Parker Gabriel, Broncos beat author: Broncos 28, Titans 13

A 12 months in the past, it made little sense to suppose Bo Nix would march right into a hostile setting at Seattle and win his debut in opposition to a famend defensive thoughts. The identical applies to the Titans and No. 1 draft decide Cam Ward. Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph goes to dial up all his favourite pressures and a bunch Ward’s by no means seen earlier than only for good measure. Empower Subject will probably be loud. Nix and firm received’t should be excellent, however they need to have loads of alternatives to make performs. Keep away from turnovers, and this must be a pleasant, clean begin to the 12 months.

Luca Evans, Broncos beat author: Broncos 24, Titans 10

Poor Cam Ward. Look, the child’s clearly fearless. He sat again behind his line at Miami, tossed bombs like they have been Nerf footballs, and was a Heisman Trophy finalist due to it. The Titans have upgraded their offensive line since taking Ward No. 1 total, and have a fleet of ability gamers which can be fairly good, even when Calvin Ridley and Treylon Burks aren’t top-four NFL receivers. Counterpoint: Denver’s protection has been frothing for months now to get to the common season, and Ward now faces the very best pass-rushing unit within the league.

Troy Renck, columnist: Broncos 27, Titans 10

Cam Ward goes to study shortly that the AFC shouldn’t be the ACC. He has by no means seen a protection in his life just like the one he’ll face on Sunday. The Broncos will overwhelm him with strain and sticky protection. Quarterbacks picked No. 1 total within the widespread draft period are 4-14-1 when beginning the season opener, per The Related Press. Make it 4-15-1 because the protection delivers three takeaways and tight finish Evan Engram turns into a brand new favourite goal for Bo Nix.

Sean Keeler, columnist:  Broncos 25, Titans 17

The one factor worse than being a rookie QB in a street playoff sport? Being a rookie QB on the street in Week 1. Over the past six years, rookie NFL beginning quarterbacks are 0-10-1 in season-openers. Like Bo Nix a 12 months in the past, Cam Ward’s baptism by fireplace begins now. And there’s no hotter seat within the league for a beginner than to be caught 5,280 toes above sea stage with Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper and Zach Allen respiratory down your neck.

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Titans suppose Broncos’ Bo Nix will ‘take off working’ if first learn isn’t there. Sean Payton disagrees.

Perhaps it was a shot. Perhaps it was a tip of the cap. Solely Jeffrey Simmons is aware of.

On Tuesday, within the Titans’ locker room, Tennessee’s three-time Professional Bowl defensive deal with was requested about enjoying a quarterback in Bo Nix who doesn’t take many sacks. The explanation Nix doesn’t take many sacks, Simmons famous, is due to his potential to take off and run.

He made that time. After which he made it once more. And some extra occasions, too.

Certainly, Nix took off working 92 occasions in 2024, the fifth-most dashing makes an attempt of any NFL quarterback (in keeping with StatMuse). His wheels stunned opposing franchises — and even his personal — in his debut season. He additionally, nevertheless, had the Twenty sixth-fastest common time to throw of 32 quarterbacks with at the very least 300 drop-backs final season, Luca Evans experiences. Learn the total story.