What is the Denver Broncos Playoff History?

Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos


The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, and they are one of the most famous teams in the NFL. They play their home games at Empower Field at Mile High. Walter Penner Group is currently the owner of the team. They have appeared in the Super Bowl 8 times and have won 3 times. The Denver Broncos have a playoff record of 23 wins and 19 losses. Let us take a look at the history of playoff appearances by the Denver Broncos.


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Denver Broncos Playoff Appearances by Year

1977 -Won the Divisional Playoff to the Pittsburgh Steelers (34-21)

1978 -Lost the Divisional Playoff to Pittsburgh Steelers (10-33)

1979 -Lost the Wild Card Playoff to Houston Oilers (7-13)

1983 -Lost the Wild Card Playoff to Seattle Seahawks (7-31)

1984 -Lost the Divisional Playoff to Pittsburgh Steelers (17-24)

1986 -Won the Divisional Playoff to the New England Patriots (22-17)

1987 -Won the Divisional Playoff to the Houston Oilers (34-10)

1989 -Won the Divisional Playoff to the Pittsburgh Steelers (24-23)

1991 -Won the Divisional Playoff to the Houston Oilers (26-24)

1993 -Lost the Divisional Playoff to Oakland Raiders (24-42)

1996 -Lost the Wild Card Playoff to Jacksonville Jaguars (27-30)

1997 -Won the Super Bowl by defeating the Green Bay Packers (31-24)

1998 -Won the Super Bowl by defeating the Atlanta Falcons (34-19)

2000 -Lost the Wild Card Playoff to Baltimore Ravens (3-21)

2003 -Lost the Wild Card Playoff to Indianapolis Colts (10-41)

2004 -Lost the Wild Card Playoff to Indianapolis Colts (24-49)

2005 -Won the Divisional Playoff to the New England Patriots (27-13)

2011 -Won the Wildcard Playoffs against the Pittsburgh Steelers (29-23)

2012 -Lost the Divisional Playoff to Baltimore Ravens (35-38)

2013 -Won the Divisional Playoff to the San Diego Chargers (24-17)

2014 -Lost the Divisional Playoff to Indianapolis Colts (13-24)

2015 -Won the Super Bowl by defeating the Carolina Panthers (24-10)


Playoff Games Won by Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos have a playoff record of 23 wins and 19 losses.

Wins in Wild Card rounds- 8 wins in 10 games

Wins in Divisional rounds- 10 wins in 16 games

Conference Championship wins- 8 wins in 10 games

Super Bowl - 3 wins in 8 games


How many playoff games has the Denver Broncos reached with John Albert Elway Jr.?


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Denver Broncos


John Elway is one of the greatest players to have ever played for the Denver Broncos and is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. John Elway played from 1983 to 1998 with the Denver Broncos and reached the Super Bowl five times. He retired in 1999 and in 2005, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame by his oldest daughter, Jessica. Elway has played a total of 22 playoff games, winning 14 of them for the Denver Broncos.


How many times have the Denver Broncos made the playoffs with John Elway, Shannon Sharpe, and Terrell Davis?

John Elway (quarterback), Shannon Sharpe (tight end), and Terrell Davis (running back) played together on the Denver Broncos from 1993 to 1999. They played a total of 7 playoff games during that time for the Denver Broncos. They won 2 AFC Championship Game and won Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII. Let us all take a look at the playoffs, where all three of the players appeared together

WeekDateOpponentPoints ScoredPoints AllowedStadium
1993 Playoffs-Divisional RoundJan 9, 1994,Oakland Raiders2442Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Stadium
1996 Playoffs-Wild Card RoundJan 4, 1997,Jacksonville Jaguars2730Mile High Stadium
1997 Playoffs-NFL Super BowlJan 25, 1998,Green Bay Packers3124Qualcomm Stadium
1998 Playoffs-NFL Super BowlJan 31, 1999,Atlanta Falcons3419Pro Player Stadium


Denver Broncos Championships and Rings Won


NFL Ring
NFL Ring


The Denver Broncos have won three Super Bowls and eight AFC championships. They hold 3 Super Bowl Rings.

1998 (Super Bowl XXXII)

1999 (Super Bowl XXXIII)

2016 (Super Bowl 50)

1977 (AFC Championship)

1986 (AFC Championship)

1987 (AFC Championship)

1989 (AFC Championship)

1997 (AFC Championship)

1998 (AFC Championship)

2013 (AFC Championship)

2015 (AFC Championship)


Denver Broncos Playoff Stats

Total Playoff Games Played: 42

Overall Playoff Record (Wins-Losses): 23-19

Total Super Bowls Won: 3 (8 Appearances)

Passing Leader of All-time: John Elway 4,123/7,250, 51,475 yds, 300 TD

Rushing Leader of All-time: Terrell Davis 1,655 att, 7,607 yds, 60 TD

Receiving Leader of All-time: Rod Smith 849 rec, 11,389 yds, 68 TD

Scoring Leader of All-time: Jason Elam, 1,786 points

AV Leader: John Elway, 206 AV

Coach with most wins: Mike Shanahan 138-86-0


Denver Broncos Super Bowl Stats

Total Super Bowl Appearances: 8

Super Bowls Won: 3

Super Bowl Winning Season: 1998, 1999, 2016

Most Scoring Super Bowl Win: 34-19 win against Atlanta Falcons in 1999

Lowest Scoring Super Bowl Loss: 20-39 loss to the New York Giants in 1987


FAQs

Q. How many playoff games has the Denver Broncos reached with John Elway?

A. Elway has played a total of 22 playoff games, winning 14 of them for the Denver Broncos.

Q. What is the playoff record of the Denver Broncos?

A. The Denver Broncos have a playoff record of 23 wins and 19 losses.

Q. How many Super Bowls have the Denver Broncos won?

A. The Denver Broncos have won 3 Super Bowls.

Q. Where do the Denver Broncos play their home games?

A. They play their home games at Empower Field at Mile High.