The Broncos were sloppy in their season opener against the Titans, but a strong defensive performance powered Denver to a 20-12 victory to open the season.

Denver committed four turnovers, but Tennessee was able to score just six points off of them — pointing to the strength of Denver’s defense.

The game was close for most of the contest, with Denver initially taking a 13-12 lead on Wil Lutz’s 33-yard field goal late in the third quarter.

With the score still there, Tennessee squandered a great opportunity to take a fourth-quarter lead off of Denver’s fourth giveaway. After Marvin Mims muffed a punt return, the Titans took over at the Denver 24-yard line.

But Ward was sacked on second-and-8 for a 16-yard loss. Then after a timeout, Ward was sacked on third-and-24 for an 11-yard loss, m

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