Jahdae Barron (23) of the Denver Broncos celebrates recovering a game-sealing fumble by Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans with teammate Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos operates during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win over the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos rolls out as Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (29) of the Tennessee Titans drops into coverage during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos fans cheer on the team during the season opening game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Alex Woodworth, 13, celebrates the first game of the season in the trunk of limo before the Denver Broncos host the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos fans walk through the tailgate party outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
A Denver Broncos hood orniment on a limo outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos fans tailgate at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Haven Osmera, 7, celebrates opening day for the Denver Broncos against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Tyler Badie (28) and RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos take the field before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos cheer their team on against the Tennessee Titans during the frist quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos warms up during the frist quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Troy Franklin (11) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch against the Tennessee Titans during the frist quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Evan Engram (1) of the Denver Broncos fights for yards as Quandre Diggs (28) of the Tennessee Titans makes the stop during the frist quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jahdae Barron (23) of the Denver Broncos tackles Tony Pollard (20) of the Tennessee Titans during the frist quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a tackle with teamamtes Brandon Jones (22) and John Franklin-Myers (98) during the frist quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Roger McCreary (21) of the Tennessee Titans picks off a ball intended for Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the frist quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Tony Pollard (20) of the Tennessee Titans loses the ball after being hit by Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos recovers a fumble by Tony Pollard (20) of the Tennessee Titans as Kevin Zeitler (70) defends during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver apourtland Sutton (14) completes the team’s first touchdown of the season against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos Bo Nix (10) and Courtland Sutton (14) celebrate their first touchdown of the season in the 2nd quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Jonah Elliss (52) of the Denver Broncos gets a hand on Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans before he breaks free during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a deep pass intended for Elic Ayomanor (5) of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Eyioma Uwazurike (96) of the Denver Broncos celebrates stopping Tony Pollard (20) of the Tennessee Titans for a loss during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
D.J. Jones (93) of the Denver Broncos knocks down Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos breaks free of Darrell Baker Jr. (39) and Quandre Diggs (28) of the Tennessee Titans for a 50-yard run during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos runs ahead of Cedric Gray (33) of the Tennessee Titans for a 50-yard run during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Quandre Diggs (28) of the Tennessee Titans wraps up Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos J.K. Dobbins (27) rushes for a touchdown in the 4th quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Denver won 20-12. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
J.K. Dobbins (27) of the Denver Broncos rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win over the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
J.K. Dobbins (27) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his rushing touchdown with Garett Bolles (72) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win over the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos kneels over Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans after knocking him down during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos looks for space against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos sacks Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans and forces a game-sealing fumble during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos Jahdae Barron (23) celebrates fumble recover in the 4th quarter of the game against Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Denver won 20-12. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Jahdae Barron (23) of the Denver Broncos celebrates recovering a game-sealing fumble by Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans with teammate Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 20-12 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By Hyoung Chang | hchang@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Broncos hosted the Tennessee Titans during week 1 of NFL football at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Denver won 20-12.
