PHOTOS: Broncos win season opener against the Titans
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Fans greet Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) as he runs to the locker room after the Broncos defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-12 Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) fights off a tackle by Tennessee Titans safety Xavier Woods (25) and runs into the endzone for a touchdown during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) warms up before the Broncos season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) warms up before the Broncos season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) warms up before the Broncos season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) warms up before the Broncos season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) warms up before the Broncos season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

The Denver Broncos run onto the field for the start of Denver’s season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Fans cheer for their Denver Broncos as they are introduced before the season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) warms up before the Broncos season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) warms up before the Broncos season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Tennessee Titans place kicker Joey Slye (6) kicks a field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a first down as Tennessee Titans safety Quandre Diggs (28) defended during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) after making a catch during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) celebrates with cornerbacks Pat Surtain II (2) and Riley Moss (21) after recovering a Tennessee Titans fumble during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works the sidelines during the first half against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works the sidelines during the first half against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws down field under the Tennessee Titans pressure during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) tackles Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

The Broncos cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the first half against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

The Broncos cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the first half against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) runs fown field against the Tennessee Titans during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Tennessee Titans safety Quandre Diggs (28) sails over Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) as he runs down field during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) at the Titans 1-yard-line during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) at the Titans 1-yard-lind during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) returns a punt before being tackled by Tennessee Titans linebacker James Williams Sr. (52) during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks for a receiver down field against the Tennessee Titans during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws through the traffic during the first half against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a touchdown pass from Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) over Tennessee Titans cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. (39) during the first half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates with offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs down field against the Tennessee Titans during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs past Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks down field for a receiver during the second half against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) tackles Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) with the help of safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackles Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) runs down field after a catch against the Tennessee Titans during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (12) runs past Tennessee Titans cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. (39) and safety Quandre Diggs (28) for a big gain during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (12) runs for 50 yards before being tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Cedric Gray at the Titans 30-yard line during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws to Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) celebrates as he skips into the endzone for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) pressures Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs for extra yardage after a catch as Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) tackles him during the second half Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) hits Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) to force a fumble in the final minute of the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrate after McMillian force a fumble by Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) to seal the Broncos 20-12 victory Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Pregame activities before the Broncos season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

The Denver Broncos cheerleaders wave to the crowd before the season opener against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Fans celebrate in the final seconds as the Denver Broncos defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-12 in the season opener Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Fans greet Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) as he runs to the locker room after the Broncos defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-12 Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Fans greet Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) as he runs to the locker room after the Broncos defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-12 Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Fans greet Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) as he runs to the locker room after the Broncos defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-12 Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)




