The Denver Gazette sports staff predicts Sunday's season opener between the Broncos and Titans at Empower Field at Mile High:

Paul Klee's pick: Broncos 20, Titans 16

Why should Broncos Country have the heebie jeebies when the beloved are the NFL's biggest betting favorite in Week 1? Because the Broncos are the biggest betting favorite in Week 1. While I'm not yet on the Super Bowl-contender hype train, the Titans are bad enough it won't matter.

Klee's record last season: 13-5 overall

Chris Schmaedeke's pick: Broncos 27, Titans 9

It's not a must-win game in Week 1 for the Broncos, but this matchup is a chance to show the hype in Denver is real. The Denver defense makes Cam Ward's day miserable with a couple picks and at least three sacks.

Schmaedeke's record last season: 13-5 overall

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