Winder 2-yard run. Scored 23.6 PPG (6th) Allowed 20.4 PPG (15th) Team & Player Stats Stats Roster Roster Schedule & Results . : Chan Gailey (Special Teams/Tight Ends) and Nick Nicolau (Running Backs), Training Camp: University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 7:08AM. Rookies in italics Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Find out the latest on your favorite NFL players on CBSSports.com. Mark Jackson had 38 receptions for 738 yards and one touchdown. Karlis' game-winning field goal in overtime capped a 60-yard drive after the Browns were forced to punt. They would lose Super Bowl XXI two weeks later, but they had returned to the leagues elite, and Elway had arrived as one of the true game-changers in the sport. Although they would go 34 down the stretch, alternating wins and losses, Denver still finished ahead of the Seahawks and Chiefs in first place in the AFC West. 6. The 1973 Denver Broncos season was the team's 14th year in professional football and its fourth with the National Football League (NFL). 1987 Denver Broncos Roster & Players Previous Season Next Season Record: 10-4-1, 1st in AFC West Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Dan Reeves (10-4-1) Points For: 379 (25.3/g) 4th of 28 Points Against: 288 (19.2/g) 7th of 28 Expected W-L: 9.9-5.1 SRS: 4.14 (5th of 28), SOS: -1.93 Playoffs: Won Divisional Round 34-10 vs. Houston Oilers Oct. 12, 1986: The Broncos post a 31-14 win over San Diego to equal the best start in team history with 6-0 record. Gerald Willhite hauled in 64 passes, while Mark Jackson accumulated 738 receiving yards. The Broncos' status as a top-end contender for . Mark Jackson 20-yard pass from Elway. University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles. See the full player roster for the 2021 Denver Broncos. All rights reserved. Karlis' game-winning field goal in overtime capped a 60-yard drive after the Browns were forced to punt. The Broncos post a thrilling, 23-20 overtime win over the Cleveland Browns. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. S. Watson 12-yard pass from Elway. The 1986 Denver Broncos, coached by Dan Reeves, lost the Super Bowl after finishing the NFL regular season in 1st place in the AFC West with a 11-5 record. Rich Karlis then adds the extra point to tie the game. The 1986 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 37th season with the National Football League.The death of Don Rogers, a promising young defensive back who was preparing to enter his third season in the NFL, cast a black cloud over the team as it prepared for the 1986 season.. Cleveland won their first postseason game since 1969, and for the first time in franchise history, the Browns . But by 1986, Elway was maturing, taking over, and more often starting to carry the entire team on his broad shoulders. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. But the Broncos then scored 10 unanswered points: Karlis' 19-yard field goal and running back Gerald Willhite's 1-yard rushing touchdown. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search Marlin Briscoe threw for 1,589 yards. Second down and 10, Cleveland 28-yard line (1:10 remaining). Do you have a sports website? Steve Sewell 14-yard pass from Elway. Mark Jackson had 38 receptions for 738 yards and one touchdown. Second down and 10, Cleveland 40-yard line (1:52 remaining). 11. View the 1986 Denver Broncos schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason NFL games. Do you have a blog? We present them here for purely educational purposes. 224 for 410, 3,198 yards, 19 td, 12 int, & 66 rushes for 304 yards and 4 td, 196 rushes for 741 yards, 6 td, & 14 catches for 74 yards and 1 td, 89 rushes for 303 yards, 2 td, & 17 catches for 130 yards and 2 td, 42 catches for 684 yards, 7 td, & 1 rush for -8 yards and 0 td, 1.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 2.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 7.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 4.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 7.0 sacks, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 1.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 1.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 0.0 sacks, 4 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 0.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered. Denver kept the scoreboard humming with 378 points, while the defensive unit conceded 327. Lacrosse Stats - MLL - NLL - Lacrosse Search Dave Puzzilli sack of Elway, 8-yard loss. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Third down and 1, Cleveland 5-yard line (:39 remaining). It began auspiciously, with a poorly fielded squib kickoff knocking the Broncos back to their 2-yard line. 5. Elway then led his team from their own 2-yard line to tie the game on wide receiver Mark Jackson's 5-yard touchdown reception with 37 seconds left in regulation. They gave up 327 points, 15th in the league. About; Shoutouts ; Product. Wednesday marked one of the most iconic moments in Denver Broncos franchise history: "The Drive.". They won that game, 22-17. First down and 10, Denver 48-yard line. They were 17th in the league with 3,755 passing yards given up and 15th with 1,891 rushing yards given up. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. |referee= Chuck Heberling University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The season would be the final year that Wade Phillips was head coach. Steve Sewell 22-yard pass from Elway. Led by fourth-year head coach Red Miller the Broncos were 8-8, tied for third in the AFC West (fourth via tiebreaker), and missed the playoffs for the first time in four seasons.. Steve Sewell 14-yard pass from Elway. 1960; 1961; 1962; 1963; 1964; 1965; 1966; Building Legitimacy. Elways unstoppable. They were 21st in overall defense with 5,646 yards given up. 1967; 1968; 1969; 1970 Company. 1. 9. Second down and 7, Denver 15-yard line. Incomplete pass by Elway, intended for Vance Johnson. All rights reserved. John Elway triggered the aerial attack, passing for 3,485 yards. 11. 1986 Denver Broncos Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees Previous Season Next Season Record: 11-5-0, 1st in AFC West Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Dan Reeves (11-5-0) Points For: 378 (23.6/g) 6th of 28 Points Against: 327 (20.4/g) 15th of 28 Expected W-L: 9.4-6.6 SRS: 5.16 (8th of 28), SOS: 1.97 Playoffs: The Browns scored first when quarterback Bernie Kosar threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to running back Herman Fontenot at the end of an 86 yard drive. This game is best remembered for The Drive when the Broncos drove 98 yards to tie the game with 37 seconds left in regulation, and Denver kicker Rich Karlis made the game-winning 33-yard field goal 5:38 into overtime. Craig Morton threw for 2,626 yards. The 1986 AFC championship game pitted the Denver Broncos against the Cleveland Browns in . First down and 10, Denver 12-yard line. Rich Karlis then adds the extra point to tie the game. 13. He does things Ive never seen before, and Ive got lots of film., Added Raiders linebacker Rod Martin: The legs are like (Fran) Tarkentons. Second down and 7, Denver 15-yard line. Led by second-year head coach and general manager John Ralston, the Broncos posted a winning record for the first time in franchise history, with seven wins, five losses, and two ties, which tied for sixth-best in the conference. Third down and 18, Cleveland 48-yard line (1:47 remaining). Do you have a sports website? Week 12: Denver Broncos at New York Giants at Giants Stadium Date: November 23, 1986 Game time: 11:00 a.m. MST Game weather: 43 F (6 C), relative humidity 70%, wind 10 mph (16 km/h) Game attendance: 75,116 Referee: Tom Dooley TV announcers ( NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play), Merlin Olsen (color commentator) Box Score Scoring summary The Broncos won their first six games of the season, before being defeated by the then-5-1 New York Jets on Monday Night Football. They finished the regular season with a record of 115, returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence, won the AFC Championship over the Cleveland Browns, and lost Super Bowl XXI to the New York Giants, the first of back to back Super Bowl losses for the team. 11. 3. Mark Jackson 5-yard pass from Elway for the touchdown. Denver Broncos. They played the Giants in Super Bowl XXI, losing 2039, the first of Elway's five Super Bowls and the first of his three losses. The Broncos will be in search of their seventh different head coach since 2008, and their third since 2018.Following the team's offensive struggles in 2022, and coupled with some questionable game management decisions, Nathaniel Hackett was fired on December 26, 2022 with a 4-11 (.267) record, and was replaced by Jerry Rosburg on an interim basis for the last two games of . Denver scored 378 points during the year, sixth in the NFL. Beginnings. Second down and 10, Cleveland 14-yard line (:42 remaining). Coaching changes. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.Advertisementif(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'statscrew_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',157,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-statscrew_com-medrectangle-3-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'statscrew_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_7',157,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-statscrew_com-medrectangle-3-0_1'); .medrectangle-3-multi-157{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:50px;padding-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:20px !important;text-align:center !important;}. 5. 1986 Denver Broncos (NFL) 1st place American Football Conference Western Division 11-5-0 .688: 1986 NFL Previous Season Next Season Roster Key Stat Key: Head Coach: Dan Reeves: Marvin Bass . (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Won Divisional Round 22-17 vs. New England PatriotsWon Conference Championship 23-20 vs. Cleveland BrownsLost Super Bowl 20-39 vs. New York Giants, Other Notable Asst. 1. 12. Elway then led his team from their own 2-yard line to tie the game on wide receiver Mark Jackson's 5-yard touchdown reception with 37 seconds left in regulation. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The season would be the final year that Wade Phillips was head coach. The Broncos ran up 289 points, and the solid defense allowed 262. 1986 National Football League season by team, Director of Player Personnel Reed Johnson, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers . They did just that, beating Kansas City 14-13 and Seattle 27-24. Denver Broncos player information and depth chart order. Find out more. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. By Week 9, the Broncos were 8-1 and had completed a season sweep of the Los Angeles Raiders with a 21-10 win at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Incomplete pass by Elway, intended for Watson. Winder 3-yard run. |TV=NBC In most eras of football, this sort of early-career trajectory was typical for a star quarterback in the making; the immediate star like Dan Marino was unusual. 10. The teams exchanged punts before Kosar completed a 48-yard touchdown pass to Brian Brennan with 5:43 remaining in regulation. Second down and 5, Denver 7-yard line. Denver racked up 327 points, while the defensive squad allowed 352. Elway 11-yard run. Join our linker program. Denver kept the scoreboard humming with 378 points, while the defensive unit conceded 327. Led by second-year head coach Red Miller, the Broncos were 10-6, repeated as champions of the AFC West, and made the playoffs for the second straight season.. First down and 10, Denver 26-yard line. Jersey # . John Elway 9-yard run (scramble). First down and 10, Denver 12-yard line. Although they would go 34 down the stretch, alternating wins and losses, Denver still finished ahead of the Seahawks and Chiefs in first place in the AFC West. Elway then led his team from their own 2-yard line to tie the game on wide receiver Mark Jackson's 5-yard touchdown reception with 37 seconds left in regulation. Dave Puzzilli sack of Elway, 8-yard loss. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. Join our linker program. Do you have a blog? We present them here for purely educational purposes. 7. Second down and 10, Cleveland 40-yard line (1:52 remaining). First down and 10, Denver 48-yard line. }}. Player ratings with position rankings. They won two more games to improve to 81, tied with the Jets for the best record in the league. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Roster Media 1986 schedule 1986 Ring of Fame Class July 17, 1986 QBs Charley Johnson and Frank Tripucka and DE Paul Smith become the fifth, sixth and seventh Broncos selected for the Ring of Fame, comprising the 1986 class. First down and 10, Cleveland 14-yard line (:57 remaining). They won their divisional playoff game against the Patriots at home 2217. 2. First down and 10, Denver 26-yard line. This game is best remembered for The Drive when the Broncos drove 98 yards to tie the game with 37 seconds left in regulation, and Denver kicker Rich Karlis made the game-winning 33-yard field goal 5:38 into overtime. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Join our linker program. Defensively, the Broncos topped the circuit with just 226 points allowed. Winder 2-yard run. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Twice a year, Elway reminded the Raiders of what they missed out on. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Record: 11-5-0, 1st in 13. 1986 Denver Broncos Roster & Players Previous Season Next Season Record: 11-5-0, 1st in AFC West Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Dan Reeves (11-5-0) Points For: 378 (23.6/g) 6th of 28 Points Against: 327 (20.4/g) 15th of 28 Expected W-L: 9.4-6.6 SRS: 5.16 (8th of 28), SOS: 1.97 Playoffs: Won Divisional Round 22-17 vs. New England Patriots In his first three seasons, he had 10 such games with those heroics. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The 1973 Denver Broncos season was the team's 14th year in professional football and its fourth with the National Football League (NFL). This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. 3. Third down and 2, Denver 10-yard line. Beginnings. First down and 10, Cleveland 40-yard line (1:59 remaining). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. They then played the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland for the AFC Championship. They won two more games to improve to 81, tied with the Jets for the best record in the league. The Broncos won their first six games of the season, before being felled by the then-5-1 New York Jets on Monday Night Football. 9. The 1994 Denver Broncos season was the team's 35th year in professional football and its 25th with the National Football League. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. First down and 10, Cleveland 28-yard line (1:19 remaining). : Chan Gailey (Special Teams/Tight Ends) and Nick Nicolau (Running Backs), Training Camp: University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 7:08AM. The 1978 Denver Broncos season was the team's 19th year in professional football and its ninth with the National Football League (NFL). 6. Second down and 7, Denver 15-yard line. In 1986 the Denver Broncos finished the regular season with a record of 11-5, won the AFC Championship over the Cleveland Browns, and lost Super Bowl XXI to the New York Giants. Dave Puzzilli sack of Elway, 8-yard loss. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 14. Sammy Winder ran for a team-best 789 yards for the Broncos. Sammy Winder 5-yard pass from Elway. 13. Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Denver also had a meet-and-greet with former New Orleans Saints Super Bowl-winning head coach Sean Payton in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday. They were 21st in overall defense with 5,646 yards given up. Elway 11-yard run. Denver Broncos. First down and 10, Cleveland 40-yard line (1:59 remaining). Active, Inactive, Practice squad. 8. They won their divisional playoff game against the Patriots at home 2217. Third down and 18, Cleveland 48-yard line (1:47 remaining). The 1986 Denver Broncos roster for the NFL regular season and playoffs. But the Broncos then scored 10 unanswered points: Karlis' 19-yard field goal and running back Gerald Willhite's 1-yard rushing touchdown. 1967; 1968; 1969; 1970 The Broncos fall to the New York Giants 39-20 in Super Bowl XXI. University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. The 1980 Denver Broncos season was the team's 21st year in professional football and its 11th with the National Football League (NFL). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 1989 Denver Broncos Roster. 7. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Steve Watson was targeted regularly, too. [2], at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mike Harden picked off 6 errant tosses from the opposition. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. But Elway already had a knack for game-tying and game-winning drives in the fourth quarter and overtime. I didnt even see the ball. Hockey Stats - NHL - WHA - Minor League Hockey - Search Sammy Winder 5-yard pass from Elway. Steve Sewell 22-yard pass from Elway. Mark Jackson 5 yard pass from Elway for the touchdown. The team's 115 record is their sixth-best 16-game season in franchise history. : Chan Gailey (Tight Ends/Receivers), Nick Nicolau (Running Backs) and Mike Nolan (Special Teams/Linebackers), Training Camp: University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 7:08AM. ROSTER - Denver Broncos 1986. New England Patriots (AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF). Steve Sewell 14-yard pass from Elway. In 1986 the Denver Broncos finished the regular season with a record of 115, won the AFC Championship over the Cleveland Browns, and lost Super Bowl XXI to the New York Giants. 14. All rights reserved. 4. Or write about sports? Although they would go 34 down the stretch, alternating wins and losses, Denver still finished ahead of the Seahawks and Chiefs in first place in the AFC West. AFC: Denver Broncos 22, New England Patriots 17, Super Bowl XXI: New York Giants 39, Denver Broncos 20, "1986 Denver Broncos starters and roster", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1986_Denver_Broncos_season&oldid=1115082640, American Football Conference championship seasons, 1986 National Football League season by team, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Marcus Allen 2-yard run (Chris Bahr kick), Gene Lang 7-yard pass from John Elway (Rich Karlis kick), Interception returned 75 yards for touchdown by, NE S. Morgan 19 pass from Eason (Franklin kick) NE 73, DEN J. Elway 22 run (Karlis kick) DEN 107, NE S. Morgan 45 pass from Eason (Franklin kick) NE 1713, DEN V. Johnson 48 pass from Elway (Karlis kick) DEN 2017, DEN Safety, Eason sacked by R. Jones in end zone DEN 2217. 15. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Winder 3-yard run. Led by second-year head coach and general manager John Ralston, the Broncos posted a winning record for the first time in franchise history, with seven wins, five losses, and two ties, which tied for sixth-best in the conference. Incomplete pass by Elway, intended for Vance Johnson. Winder 3-yard run. The Denver Broncos of the National Football League ended the 1979 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference. The Browns had jumped to a 2013 lead and the Broncos had muffed the ensuing kickoff when Elway took over, first-and-10 on their own 2-yard line, with 5:32 to play in the game. Mile High Heritage. Contents 1 Offseason 1.1 NFL Draft 2 Personnel 2.1 Staff 2.2 Roster 3 Regular season 3.1 Schedule 3.2 Standings 4 Playoffs 4.1 AFC Divisional Playoff The complete package at quarterback carried the Broncos to their second AFC West title in three years and a divisional-round showdown with the New England Patriots. First down and 10, Denver 2-yard line. A week later came one of the most memorable days in Broncos history: Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Stadium, when Elway led The Drive, a 98-yard march through the Browns to a game-tying touchdown pass that set up a 23-20 overtime win. http://media.denverbroncos.com/media+guide/, American Football Conference championship seasons, 1986 National Football League season by team, Director of Player Personnel Reed Johnson, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers . Incomplete pass by Elway, intended for Watson. Winder 3-yard run. They had 22 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. Do you have a sports website? 4. The teams exchanged punts before Kosar completed a 48-yard touchdown pass to Brian Brennan with 5:43 remaining in regulation. Sammy Winder 5-yard pass from Elway. The game culminated in the famous "Drive", where John Elway led a 98-yard drive for a touchdown pass to Mark Jackson to tie the game and send it to overtime, where they won by a field goal, 2320. First down and 10, Cleveland 28-yard line (1:19 remaining). Denver scored 378 points during the year, sixth in the NFL. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 11-5-0. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 8. Second down and 10, Cleveland 14-yard line (:42 remaining). Mark Jackson 20-yard pass from Elway. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. First down and 10, Denver 12-yard line. Find out more. Second down and 10, Cleveland 40-yard line (1:52 remaining). Visit ESPN to view the Denver Broncos team roster for the current season Rulon Jones topped the defensive unit with 13.5 quarterback sacks, helping propel the defense to an overall total of 48 sacks. 5. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. 6. First down and 10, Denver 26-yard line. The Denver Broncos of the National Football League ended the 1989 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference. |time= 12:30 p.m. EST They won two more games to improve to 8-1, tied with the Jets for the best record in . |stadium= Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 2022 record: 0-1 (3rd in AFC West) Home Roster Statistics Schedule Draft Splits Transactions Injuries History. First down and 10, Cleveland 28-yard line (1:19 remaining). The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1. Cleveland kicker Mark Moseley's 29-yard field goal before halftime tied the score, 1010. S. Watson 12-yard pass from Elway. With his team down a touchdown late in the 1986 AFC Championship Game, Broncos quarterback John Elway led his team on "The Drive", a 98-yard touchdown drive . 1st in AFC West. The Broncos were 17th in the league in total offense, with 5,489 yards. |attendance= 79,973 (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Won Divisional Round 22-17 vs. New England PatriotsWon Conference Championship 23-20 vs. Cleveland BrownsLost Super Bowl 20-39 vs. New York Giants, Other Notable Asst. They won their divisional playoff game against the Patriots at home 2217. I barely saw the blur, Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes told Sports Illustrated at the time. 1967; 1968; 1969; 1970 Denver Broncos Player Roster: The official source of the latest Broncos player roster and team information They played the Giants in Super Bowl XXI, losing 2039, the first of Elway's five Super Bowls and the first of his three losses. 1. This game is best remembered for The Drive when the Broncos drove 98 yards to tie the game with 37 seconds left in regulation, and Denver kicker Rich Karlis made the game-winning 33-yard field goal 5:38 into overtime. AFC West Division []. Australian Football Stats - Australian Football Search The Denver Broncos of the American Football League ended the 1968 season with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses, finishing fourth in the AFL's West Division. : Chan Gailey (Special Teams/Tight Ends) and Nick Nicolau (Running Backs), Training Camp: University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, Colorado), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 7:08AM. AFC West Division 1986 Denver Broncos Roster | The Football Database. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. They had 3,811 passing yards and 1,678 rushing yards. This article relating to an American football season is a stub. About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores Full Denver Broncos roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 12. 7. The Denver Broncos of the National Football League ended the 1986 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference. Do you have a blog? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Won Divisional Round 22-17 vs. New England PatriotsWon Conference Championship 23-20 vs. Cleveland BrownsLost Super Bowl 20-39 vs. New York Giants, Other Notable Asst. Rich Karlis then adds the extra point to tie the game. They played the Giants in Super Bowl XXI, losing 2039, the first of Elway's five Super Bowls and the first of his three losses. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1973_Denver_Broncos_season&oldid=1133886329, Assistant General Manager/Director of Player Personnel , Vice President/General Manager/Head Coach , This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 00:26. John Elways first three seasons saw glimpses of both brilliance and inconsistency. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. They had 3,811 passing yards and 1,678 rushing yards. 280 for 504, 3,485 yards, 19 td, 13 int, & 52 rushes for 257 yards and 1 td, 240 rushes for 789 yards, 9 td, & 26 catches for 171 yards and 5 td, 85 rushes for 365 yards, 5 td, & 64 catches for 529 yards and 3 td, 31 catches for 363 yards, 2 td, & 5 rushes for 15 yards and 0 td, 2.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 0.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 3 fumbles recovered, 13.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 1.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 9.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 0.5 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovered, 0.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 0.0 sacks, 6 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 1.0 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovered, 0.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered. Winder 2-yard run. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Mark Jackson 20-yard pass from Elway. 1987 Denver Broncos Roster Alphabetical Numerical Position 1987 # Player Pos G GS Age College 86 Mitch Andrews TE 8 3 23 Louisiana State 67 John Ayers OG 9 5 34 West Texas A&M 73 Kevin Belcher OT 1 1 25 Wisconsin 35 Ken Bell RB 12 1 22 Boston College 54 Keith Bishop OG 12 12 30 Baylor 24 Tony Boddie RB 5 0 26 Montana State 65 Walt Bowyer DE 15 3 27 The Broncos won their first six games of the season, before being felled by the then-5-1 New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Find out more. The team's 115 record is their sixth-best 16-game season in franchise history. However, two losses in overtime to arch rival Los Angeles resulted in the Broncos needing to win their final two games of the season to try to sneak into the playoffs. 1960; 1961; 1962; 1963; 1964; 1965; 1966; Building Legitimacy. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [10] Contents 1 Franchise history 1.1 Bob Howsman/Gerald Phipps era (1960-1980) In 1986 the Denver Broncos finished the regular season with a record of 11-5, won the AFC Championship over the Cleveland Browns, and lost Super Bowl XXI to the New York Giants . Denver Broncos | News. Denver Broncos roster for the 1984 NFL season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 10. Mark Jackson 5 yard pass from Elway for the touchdown. Technology; Examples; Data; Personalities; Platforms; Menu. Second down and 5, Denver 7-yard line. Join our linker program. They gave up 327 points, 15th in the league. First down and 10, Denver 2-yard line. Incomplete pass by Elway, intended for Watson. Denver tied for second in the AFC West (third with tiebreaker), 1 games behind the Oakland Raiders. About; Shoutouts ; . The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1. 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