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The Denver Broncos have had outstanding talent over the years, and three Super Bowl trophies to show for it. Although the greatest Broncos teams ever have won titles, a few excellent teams have fallen short. Yes, the best Broncos teams often fell just short of their goals. While the greatest Denver teams have experienced considerable success, there is some debate about where the other teams rank. These are the best Broncos teams ever, and some of them made the NFL’s top 100 teams list.
Peyton Manning has established roots in Colorado, but his connection to the state dates back to when he signed a contract to play for the Broncos. Ultimately, that took place in 2012. After several failed runs, Manning helped Denver get to the promised land in his third season.
Manning threw for 4,727 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions to help Denver win the AFC West. Also, it earned them a first-round bye, and they would face the Indianapolis Colts. But the Broncos stumbled in the AFC Divisional Round, losing 24-13 to the Colts at home.
This is often a forgotten season, yet it was still memorable. After signing Jake Plummer to be their new quarterback, Denver made strides and went 13-3 to win the AFC West. Things started well in the playoffs, as they defeated Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 27-13. Unfortunately, they fell 34-17 at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game.
Manning had signed a contract to play with the Broncos, and things looked promising for this team. After starting 2-3, fans began to worry about the chances this team had. Denver rolled off 11 straight wins to snag their second consecutive AFC West division title. Now, fans had hope that this team could make a deep run.
It did not end that way, as the Broncos lost a tough 38-35 battle with the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round. While they could not beat the eventual defending champions, this team would form the building blocks for what was to come.
Fans often forget just how much John Elway suffered before he finally won a Super Bowl. Somehow, he lost three Super Bowl games before finally claiming his first in the late 90s. The Broncos went 11-5 to win the AFC West. Then, they edged out the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-23 in the AFC Divisional Round before defeating the Cleveland Browns 37-21 in the AFC Title Game.
Denver ran into a juggernaut in the Super Bowl, losing 55-10 to one of the greatest San Francisco 49ers teams of all time. While the ending was not ideal, it was a testament to how good this team was, but it just could not beat a Hall of Fame quarterback and wide receiver.
This was another Denver team that lost in the Super...
