BY JOE NGUYEN
JNGUYEN@DENVERPOST.COM / @JOENGUYEN

The Broncos kicked off their 2025 campaign with a win, although it was a bumpy ride getting it.

The defense was expectedly stellar, sacking No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward six times en route to a 20-12 win over the Titans at Empower Field at Mile High. The offense? It was a rough day for Bo Nix, who threw a pair of interceptions and lost a fumble. Meanwhile, newcomer Evan Engram had just three catches for 21 yards before exiting the game with a calf injury.

Here's a rundown of our coverage from the game:

• Broncos analysis: Nik Bonitto, defense roar out of the gates in opening win over Titans.
• Renck: Broncos whiffed on helping Bo Nix in offseason, and it shows in ugly Week 1 win.
• Keeler: Run the ball, Sean Payton! If Broncos want to help Bo Nix, they’ll have him hand off.
• Broncos-Titans four downs: Bo Nix’s struggles continue. Did he prove Jeffery Simmons right?
• Bo Nix shoulders blame for Broncos’ Week 1 offensive struggles: ‘I have to do a much better job.’
• Broncos tight end Evan Engram injures calf in Week 1 win over Titans.
• Broncos report card: Sean Payton strays from run game, makes baffling fourth-down decision.
• WATCH: Bo Nix connects with Courtland Sutton for 22-yard touchdown against Titans.

But at the end of the day, a win's a win, no matter how ugly it was. Next up: At Indianapolis Colts at 2:05 p.m. Sunday.

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Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates making a tackle on Tony Pollard (20) of the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)