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2000 Denver Broncos season

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Record
  
11–5

Pro Bowlers
  
2

Start date
  
2000

Division place
  
2nd AFC West

Head coach
  
Mike Shanahan

Home field
  
Mile High Stadium

Playoff finish
  
Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Ravens) 3–21

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The 2000 Denver Broncos season was the team's 41st year in professional football and its 31st with the National Football League. It also was the team's final year at the famous Mile High Stadium.

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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. The Ravens won the Super Bowl that year.

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.

Awards and records

  • Mike Anderson, Franchise Record, Most Rushing Yards in One Game, 251 yards (December 3, 2000)
  • Mike Anderson, NFL Record, Most Rushing Yards in One Game for a Rookie, 251 yards (December 3, 2000)
  • Gus Frerotte, Franchise Record, Most Passing Yards in One Game, 462 yards (November 19, 2000)
  • 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.

    References

    2000 Denver Broncos season Wikipedia
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