Denver Broncos-Tennessee Titans Preview: Week 1

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13: Head coaches Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos and Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans shake hands on the field after the Denver Broncos 16-0 win at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13: Head coaches Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos and Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans shake hands on the field after the Denver Broncos 16-0 win at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 24: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos works to get the crowd to get louder during a game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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Denver Broncos Lose Von Miller For Season

Of course, the biggest storyline for the Broncos going into Week 1 is that they are down their future Hall of Fame pass rusher. The Broncos were dealt a devastating blow early in the week with the news that Miller suffered a dislocated tendon in his ankle, likely to end his season.

The team remains optimistic that Von could return at some point, but his recovery will play a heavy role in whether he plays in 2020 or not.

Tannehill Looks to Make Magic Again

Tannehill did the improbable last year. He revitalized a drooping Titans team, winning five of their last seven games, and pulling off an upset over the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens to earn a date with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, which is where the magic faded. However, it was quite a ride.

There are whispers that Tannehill’s 2019 season was a fluke. With a new contract, there will be a lot of pressure on his shoulders for a repeat performance.