2000 Denver Broncos season


The 2000 season was the Denver Broncos' 31st in the National Football League and their 41st overall. It also was the team's final year at Mile High Stadium.
The Broncos rebounded from their previous output, winning 11 games and finished 2nd in the AFC West. Denver's season ended with a 21–3 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wildcard round.
With running back Terrell Davis still struggling with injuries, Denver turned to rookie Mike Anderson, who had a successful rookie campaign and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year following the season.

Offseason

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Darius ClarkSafetyDuke

Standings

Postseason

Playoff roundDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteGame
recap
AFC Wild CardDecember 31, 2000at Baltimore Ravens L 3–210–1PSINet Stadium

Awards and records

  • Mike Anderson, franchise record, most rushing yards in one game, 251 yards
  • Mike Anderson, NFL record, most rushing yards in one game for a rookie, 251 yards
  • Gus Frerotte, franchise record, most passing yards in one game, 462 yards
  • Ed McCaffrey, franchise record, most receptions in one season, 101 receptions
  • Trevor Pryce, AFC Pro Bowl selection,
  • Rod Smith, AFC Pro Bowl selection,
  • Rod Smith, franchise record, most receiving yards in one season, 1,602 receiving yards-

Milestones

QB Brian Griese named to the Pro Bowl.