Broncos Open 2025 Season with Win Over Titans at Mile High
The 2025 NFL season kicked off in Denver with the Broncos hosting the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High, and fans were treated to an intense matchup. The Broncos were looking for their first season-opening victory since 2021, and this time, the mission was accomplished with a hard-fought 20–12 win.
It was a big stage for quarterback Bo Nix, who entered his second season as the team’s starter. Expectations were high, and he leaned on his offensive weapons like Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., and Troy Franklin, while also finding tight end Evan Engram to move the chains. In the backfield, new additions J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey made their Denver debuts, giving the offense fresh energy and versatility.
Also Read:But while the Broncos’ offense provided enough points, the real story of the game was the defense. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II led a secondary that kept Tennessee’s young quarterback, Cam Ward, under pressure and limited his big-play opportunities. Safety Talanoa Hufanga brought veteran poise to the unit, and newly extended linebacker Nik Bonitto made his presence felt right away by putting constant pressure on Ward. The defense repeatedly came through in clutch moments, earning praise even from Nix, who admitted the group “got us out of a jam” more than once.
Injuries played a part before kickoff. Denver had to rule out linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive tackle Malcolm Roach, and tight end Nate Adkins, but the remaining roster stepped up when it mattered most. For the Titans, defensive backs were banged up, with Kevin Winston Jr. doubtful and L’Jarius Sneed questionable, and that may have opened opportunities for Denver’s receivers.
Fans who wanted to tune in had plenty of options. Locally, the game was aired on FOX with Adam Amin, Mark Sanchez, and Kristina Pink on the call. Streaming was made available through NFL+, while out-of-market fans had access via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV. International audiences could catch the matchup with NFL Game Pass International. On the radio side, Denver listeners followed the game on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM, while out-of-market fans tuned in through SiriusXM.
Adding to the spectacle, the Broncos debuted their Sunset Orange uniforms for the opener, a sharp look that matched the energy of the Mile High crowd. The stadium atmosphere was electric, and it felt like the team fed off that momentum all afternoon.
By the final whistle, the Broncos had done what had eluded them for four years—winning a season opener. More importantly, they showed signs of balance between an offense still finding rhythm and a defense that looked ready to dominate once again. For Denver fans, it was the perfect start to the 2025 season, and for the Titans, it was a reminder that facing the Broncos at Mile High is never an easy task.
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