Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos have long been the pride of the Rocky Mountain region, playing at altitude in the thin air of Empower Field at Mile High. Orange and blue have defined the franchise since its earliest AFL days, and the roar of the crowd at elevation has famously rattled opposing offenses. The Broncos have built a reputation for tough, physical football and some of the most storied quarterback eras in league history. Denver's passionate fanbase has helped make the team one of the AFC's flagship franchises.

The Broncos were founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League, joining the NFL in the 1970 merger. After early struggles, John Elway led Denver to consecutive Super Bowl titles in the 1997 and 1998 seasons (Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII). The Broncos added a third championship in Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season, won on the strength of a dominant defense in Peyton Manning's final game. Denver's history includes multiple Hall of Fame players and remains one of the AFC's most successful franchises.