Key Highlights
- But in the past decade, they haven't added much success. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Broncos cycled through some bad-to-average seasons in the late 2010s and early 2020s, never quite finding the right answer at quarterback or head coach.
- Vance Joseph, Vic Fangio and Nathaniel Hackett struggled to lead Denver, while none of Trevor Siemian, Case Keenum, Joe Flacco, Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater and Russell Wilson ever proved capable of leading the Broncos to the postseason. However, with the hiring of Super Bowl winner Sean Payton in 2023 and the selection of Bo Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, things have turned around for Denver, returning to AFC prominence.
- The Broncos are seeking a return to the Super Bowl as the No.
- 1 seed in the 2026 NFL Playoffs. Here's a breakdown of Denver's history of Super Bowl appearances and the last time the Broncos made the big game. MORE 2026 NFL PLAYOFF NEWS:3 reasons why every team remaining will (and won't) win Super BowlInside the Patriots vs.
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