The Denver Broncos completed a successful preseason going 3-0, and are now looking to make an opening statement as they host the Tennessee Titans and their 2025 #1 Draft Pick Quarterback, Cam Ward. Bo Nix was in Cam Ward’s shoes as a starting rookie exactly a year ago, so this match-up will be one of the most highly anticipated games amongst the young gun QBs of week 1. The Denver Broncos defense is set to give Cam Ward and the Titans offense a tough time in the air and on the ground with their aggressive and combative defense. It’s safe to say that Ward will have his work cut out for him running around in the pocket a mile above sea level for the entire game looking to avoid any contact with the Broncos defensive line.
The Denver Broncos have high expectations to do some damage in their first game of the season against the Titans and will look to gain more respect in the AFC West being the team to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs as the “Kings of the West”. Surprisingly, Bo Nix has leaped into his sophomore year as the most underrated “dual threat” QB in the NFL. Nix has adjusted to the pro level with the quickness, looking like a 6-year veteran, making very little mistakes, and connecting on many long balls to Sutton, Engram, Franklin, and Mims quite often during the preseason and in training camp. The “Nix & Sutton” connection continues to keep opposing defenses on their toes, throwing 50 to 60-yard darts stretching the field in every way possible, which opens the running game that’ll play a huge factor to their success for a playoff run.
Speaking of the running game, rookie RJ Harvey and JK Dobbins will be the tandem to rack up yards on the ground and take a little pressure off the passing game. This will be JK Dobbins first season with the Denver Broncos that came in 16th place in the NFL with a below par 112.2 YPG. If Dobbins is able to stay healthy, he has a chance to revive his career behind a massive offensive line. Denver’s front office took no time to beef up their offensive line, which should drastically improve the chances of giving the RB’s plenty of space to blaze through the gaps.
If Sean Peyton can get the passing and running game on the same page for productivity, that’ll open up a whole new realm in the playbook for “run pass” play options. Last year, Bo Nix put in work as a rookie and played in all 17 regular season games and finished the season with 3,775 yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 430 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns. Nix and the Broncos will look to finish week 1 with a win at home and will be on every AFC team’s radar if they come out gunning hard like they did during the end of preseason.
Dante Robinson | Senior NFL Analyst for The NSR Network
