Broncos settle for field goal after impressive opening drive vs. Bills

The Denver Broncos' opening drive against the Buffalo Bills began effectively but faltered due to a critical error. Wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey dropped a potential touchdown pass from quarterback Bo Nix in the end zone, leading the Broncos to settle for a field goal and an early 3-0 lead. The Broncos were fortunate when a fumble recovery by the Bills was negated by an offside penalty against Bills' defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi.

During the opening kickoff, Buffalo's Dorian Williams and Denver's Marvin Mims experienced a helmet-to-helmet collision, but both players managed to leave the field under their own power. Additionally, Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant, who had caught Nix's first three passes, was sidelined with an injury. The next drive presented an opportunity for Bills quarterback Josh Allen to respond and put points on the board.