Denver survived four turnovers to beat Tennessee 20-12, a win that exposes both the Broncos’ rough edges and their ceiling. Talanoa Hufanga stepped in as a true defensive catalyst, piling up a game-high 10 tackles (7 solo) and forcing a fumble, signaling a leadership leap on a defense that rose to the occasion.

In the backfield, J.K. Dobbins (63 rushing yards and a TD) and RJ Harvey (70 yards on six carries) delivered a promising duo that could shape Week 2 plans against Indianapolis. Bo Nix fought through pocket pressure, finishing 25-of-40 for 176 yards with a TD and two interceptions, while Denver’s defense stymied Titans’ drives, including back-to-back sacks in the fourth that flipped field position.

Turnovers loomed large, yet the Broncos’ defense carried the day. Marvin Mims muffed a punt, and Denver still won minus-two in the turnover margin for only the second time since 2016. The Week 2 test against the Colts looms, and the backfield plus the emerging pass rush could be fantasy levers if the offense cleans up its miscues.

Bottom line: Denver’s defense is for real, Hufanga’s leadership is evident, and Harvey–Dobbins is a backfield to monitor as the Broncos chase a higher ceiling this season.