The Broncos kicked off the 2025 season at home against the Tennessee Titans, and let’s just say it wasn’t the smoothest debut. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix turned the ball over three times—two interceptions and a fumble—and there were plenty of stalled drives that made you wonder if Denver’s offense had even unpacked from the preseason. But football games aren’t won on style points, and somehow, the Broncos still walked away with a 20–12 win. The turning point came when rookie running back RJ Harvey ripped off a 50-yard run that set up a J.K. Dobbins touchdown. For a team that couldn’t find a rhythm early, that burst felt like a shot of adrenaline. From that moment on, the offense didn’t look perfect, but it at least looked alive. And then there was the defense. If the offense was shaky, the defense was the rock. They pressured Tennessee’s rookie quarterback Cam Ward all afternoon, kept the Titans out of the end zone entirely, and delivered stops when they absolutely had to. Courtland Sutton also chipped in with a steady presence at receiver, but this was really a game that reminded everyone Denver’s backbone is still its defense. It wasn’t pretty, but it was gritty. A 1–0 start is exactly what this team needed, especially when most of the league wasn’t expecting much from them. And if you’re the Broncos, you take that kind of ugly win every single time.
