2016 Denver Broncos season

American football team season August 2023 February 2026 Denver Broncos 2016 9−7 3rd AFC West Gary KubiakJoe DeCamillis (interim, Week 6) The Pat Bowlen Trust John Elway Sports Authority Field at Mile High Did not qualify 6 CB Chris Harris Jr. LB Von Miller WR Emmanuel Sanders S Darian Stewart CB Aqib Talib WR Demaryius Thomas 3 CB Chris Harris Jr. (1st team) LB Von Miller (1st team) CB Aqib Talib (1st team) File:Broncos uniforms.png Broncos seasons The 2016 season was the Denver Broncos' 47th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 57th overall. This was the first season since 2011 that Peyton Manning was not on the opening day roster. It was also their second and last season under head coach Gary Kubiak, as he retired at the end of the season due to health concerns.Jhabvala Nicki Gary Kubiak resigns as Denver Broncos' head coach http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/02/gary-kubiak-resigns-denver-broncos-head-coach/ The Denver Post January 2, 2017 January 2, 2017 The Broncos entered the season as defending champions of Super Bowl 50, after undergoing numerous roster changes as well as an off-season and preseason that was dominated by a quarterback controversy, following the retirement of Peyton Manning. Following a 4–0 start, the team sputtered down the stretch, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2010, as well as having their franchise-record streak of five consecutive playoff appearances and five consecutive AFC West division titles snapped. In addition, the Broncos became the 12th consecutive team to fail to repeat as Super Bowl champions, as well as the first reigning champion to miss the playoffs since the 2013 Baltimore Ravens. In terms of statistics, the Broncos' offense scored more than 30 points only once and ranked 27th in total offense. Head coach Gary Kubiak abruptly resigned at the end of the season citing health reasons but would remain as a consultant for the Broncos before returning to coaching in 2019 as the assistant head coach/offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent 2 seasons before retiring from coaching following the 2020 season. This was the Broncos' last winning season until 2024. 3 Coaching changes February 12: Brian Callahan, who had served as the Broncos' offensive quality control coach since 2010, was hired as a quarterbacks coach with the Detroit Lions.Renck, Troy Brian Callahan, Broncos offensive quality control coach, hired by Lions http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29512426/brian-callahan-broncos-lions The Denver Post February 12, 2016 February 12, 2016 February 16: Klint Kubiak, son of Broncos' head coach Gary Kubiak, was hired as the offensive quality control coach, replacing Brian Callahan. Klint Kubiak previously served as a coaching assistant with the Minnesota Vikings from 2013 to 2014, and was the wide receivers coach for the University of Kansas in 2015.Jhabvala, Nicki Klint Kubiak leaves post at Kansas to be Broncos offensive assistant http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29524286/klint-kubiak-leaves-post-at-kansas-join-father The Denver Post February 16, 2016 February 16, 2016 Gary Kubiak's health problems On October 9, shortly after the Broncos' Week 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Gary Kubiak was taken to a Denver-area hospital, after experiencing flu-like symptoms and extreme body fatigue. According to executive vice president/general manager John Elway, Kubiak had been feeling ill prior to the loss to the Falcons, and following a precautionary MRI and CT scan, Kubiak was diagnosed with a "complex migraine." Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis served as the team's interim head coach for the team's Week 6 Thursday Night loss at the San Diego Chargers, while Kubiak underwent a doctor-mandated week of rest. This was the second time in three years in which Kubiak experienced a health scare; in November 2013, while serving as the Houston Texans' head coach, Kubiak suffered a mini-stroke after collapsing on the field during a game against the Indianapolis Colts.Jhabvala, Nicki Gary Kubiak diagnosed with "complex migraine," will not coach Thursday in San Diego http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/10/gary-kubiak-hospitalized-overnight-denver-broncos/ The Denver Post October 10, 2016 October 10, 2016 Concerns over his health ultimately resulted in Kubiak retiring from coaching at the end of the season. Roster changes Free agents Unrestricted Position Player 2016 Team Notes CB/RS Omar Bolden Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 31Renck, Troy Broncos' Omar Bolden agrees to deal with Chicago Bears http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29709561/broncos-omar-bolden-agrees-deal-chicago-bears The Denver Post March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 S David Bruton Washington Redskins signed with the Redskins on March 16Safety David Bruton signs three-year deal with Washington http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29642049/safety-david-bruton-has-signed-three-year-deal The Denver Post March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 S Josh Bush None originally an RFA Restricted Free Agent WR Andre Caldwell Detroit Lions signed with the Lions on May 4Rothstein, Michael Lions sign former Broncos receiver Andre Caldwell to one-year deal https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23506/lions-sign-former-broncos-receiver-andre-caldwell-to-one-year-deal ESPN May 4, 2016 May 4, 2016 TE Vernon Davis Washington Redskins signed with the Redskins on March 31Renck, Troy Vernon Davis signs with Washington Redskins in an expected departure http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29708694/vernon-davis-signs-washington-redskins-an-expected-departure The Denver Post March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 OT Ryan Harris Pittsburgh Steelers signed with the Steelers on March 15Renck, Troy Ryan Harris joining Pittsburgh Steelers on two-year deal http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29641631/ryan-harris-joining-pittsburgh-steelers-two-year-deal The Denver Post March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 RB Ronnie Hillman Minnesota Vikings re-signed April 18,Jhabvala, Nicki Ronnie Hillman, Broncos agree to one-year contract http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29782531/ronnie-hillman-broncos-agree-one-year-contract The Denver Post April 18, 2016 April 18, 2016 released September 3,Mason, Andrew Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-23-moves-to-pare-roster-at-the-deadline/13177d79-b2fb-44da-b2db-8a604e8e6dec Denver Broncos September 2, 2016 September 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160905140450/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-23-moves-to-pare-roster-at-the-deadline/13177d79-b2fb-44da-b2db-8a604e8e6dec September 5, 2016 dead mdy-all signed with the Vikings on September 21Wesseling, Chris Vikings sign former Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-sign-former-broncos-rb-ronnie-hillman-0ap3000000706882 NFL September 21, 2016 September 21, 2016 DE Malik Jackson Jacksonville Jaguars signed with the Jaguars on March 8Renck, Troy Malik Jackson agrees to 6-year deal with Jacksonville Jaguars http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29610703/malik-jackson-close-long-term-deal-jacksonville-jaguars The Denver Post March 8, 2016 March 8, 2016 S Shiloh Keo New Orleans Saints re-signed April 18,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos sign safeties Shiloh Keo, Brandian Ross to one-year contracts http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29781234/broncos-sign-safeties-shiloh-keo-brandian-ross The Denver Post April 18, 2016 April 18, 2016 suspended for the first two games,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos safety Shiloh Keo suspended by NFL for two games http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/12/denver-broncos-shiloh-keo-suspended/ The Denver Post August 12, 2016 August 12, 2016released October 25,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos acquire tight end A.J. Derby in trade with Patriots http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/25/a-j-derby-trade-broncos-patriots/ The Denver Post October 25, 2016 October 25, 2016 signed with the Saints on November 9Katzenstein, Josh New Orleans Saints sign safety Shiloh Keo, Sean Payton says http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/11/saints_sign_safety_shiloh_keo.html NOLA.com November 9, 2016 November 9, 2016 G Evan Mathis Arizona Cardinals signed with the Cardinals on March 16Renck, Troy Russell Okung agrees to five-year deal with Broncos to bolster O-line http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29652113/russell-okung-agrees-deal-broncos-bolster-o-line The Denver Post March 17, 2016 March 17, 2016 LB Lerentee McCray Green Bay Packers originally an RFA, signed with the Packers on April 18Wolfe, Cameron Lerentee McCray leaves Broncos, signs with Green Bay Packers http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29782223/lerentee-mccray-leaves-broncos-signs-green-bay-packers The Denver Post April 18, 2016 April 18, 2016 LB Von Miller Denver Broncos assigned franchise tag on March 1,Renck, Troy Von Miller receives exclusive franchise tag from Broncos http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29580758/von-miller-receives-exclusive-franchise-tag-from-broncos The Denver Post March 1, 2016 March 1, 2016 re-signed July 15Renck, Troy Von Miller agrees to six-year, $114.5 million contract with Broncos http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/14/von-miller-contract-denver-broncos/ The Denver Post July 15, 2016 July 15, 2016 WR Jordan Norwood Denver Broncos re-signed March 23Jhabvala, Nicki Jordan Norwood returning to Broncos on one-year deal http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29678025/jordan-norwood-returning-broncos-one-year-deal?source=rss The Denver Post March 23, 2016 March 23, 2016 QB Brock Osweiler Houston Texans signed with the Texans on March 9Renck, Troy Brock Osweiler agrees to four-year deal with Houston Texans; Broncos could eye Colin Kaepernick http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29615858/broncos-making-push-keep-brock-osweiler-talks-resume The Denver Post March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 OT Tyler Polumbus None retired April 5Jhabvala, Nicki Tyler Polumbus, former Broncos tackle, announces retirement from NFL http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2016/04/05/tyler-polumbus-former-broncos-tackle-announces-retirement-nfl/39135/ The Denver Post April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 DE Antonio Smith Houston Texans signed with the Texans on September 28Sidhu, Deepi Antonio Smith on new role and returning "home" http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Antonio-Smith-on-new-role-and-returning-home/cd04dca5-419e-48c0-ab63-7efff426c420 Houston Texans September 28, 2016 September 28, 2016 LB Danny Trevathan Chicago Bears signed with the Bears on March 9Trevathan signs deal with Bears http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29616730/danny-trevathan-agrees-multi-year-deal-bears The Denver Post March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 WR Kyle Williams New York Jets signed with the Jets on June 17Alper, Josh Jets sign former 49ers wideout Kyle Williams http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/06/17/jets-sign-former-49ers-wideout-kyle-williams/ NBC Sports June 17, 2016 June 17, 2016 DE Derek Wolfe Denver Broncos re-signed January 15Renck, Troy Broncos sign DE Derek Wolfe to four-year contract extension http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29390655/broncos-sign-de-derek-wolfe-four-year-contract The Denver Post January 15, 2016 January 15, 2016 Restricted Position Player 2016 Team Notes RB C. J. Anderson Denver Broncos signed to offer sheet by the Miami Dolphins on March 10,Smith, Michael David Dolphins sign C.J. Anderson to offer sheet http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/03/10/dolphins-sign-c-j-anderson-to-offer-sheet/ NBC Sports March 10, 2016 March 10, 2016Broncos matched offer and re-signed Anderson on March 15,Renck, Troy C.J. Anderson stays put as Broncos match Dolphins' offer sheet http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29641601/c-j-anderson-stay-put-broncos-match-dolphins The Denver Post March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016placed on injured reserve on October 28Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos sign RB Juwan Thompson from practice squad http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/29/broncos-promote-rb-juwan-thompson-to-active-roster/ The Denver Post October 29, 2016 October 29, 2016 LB Todd Davis Denver Broncos originally an ERFA LB Brandon Marshall Denver Broncos assigned tender on March 21,Renck, Troy Brandon Marshall could be long-term keeper at linebacker http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29667501/brandon-marshall-could-be-longterm-keeper-at-linebacker The Denver Post March 21, 2016 March 21, 2016 re-signed June 14Renck, Troy Broncos agree to four-year extension with LB Brandon Marshall http://www.denverpost.com/2016/06/14/broncos-agree-to-four-year-extension-with-lb-brandon-marshall/ The Denver Post June 14, 2016 June 14, 2016 Exclusive-Rights Position Player 2016 Team Notes C Sam Brenner Denver Broncos signed tender on April 15,Wolfe, Cameron Bennie Fowler, Sam Brenner sign tenders to return to Broncos for 2016 season http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29772086/bennie-fowler-signs-tender-return-broncos-2016-season The Denver Post April 15, 2016 April 15, 2016 designated as waived/injured on August 5Wolfe, Cameron Broncos waive Sam Brenner; sign rookie OL to bolster depth for second straight day http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/05/sam-brenner-waived-broncos-training-camp/ The Denver Post August 5, 2016 August 5, 2016 WR Bennie Fowler Denver Broncos signed tender on April 15 PK Brandon McManus Denver Broncos signed tender on April 19Swanson, Ben K Brandon McManus signs exclusive rights free-agent tender http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/K-Brandon-McManus-signs-exclusive-rights-free-agent-tender/098ea38d-f4be-447b-8f89-0abe2a0f8c46 Denver Broncos April 19, 2016 April 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160420134700/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/K-Brandon-McManus-signs-exclusive-rights-free-agent-tender/098ea38d-f4be-447b-8f89-0abe2a0f8c46 April 20, 2016 dead C Matt Paradis Denver Broncos signed tender on April 15Wolfe, Cameron Matt Paradis signs tender with Broncos; Nick Kasa waived http://www.denverpost.com/broncosheadlines/ci_29768132/matt-paradis-signs-tender-broncos-nick-kasa-waived The Denver Post April 15, 2016 April 15, 2016 Signings Position Player 2015 Team Notes WR Marlon Brown Baltimore Ravens signed July 27,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos sign WR Marlon Brown, waive RB Cyrus Gray http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/27/marlon-brown-signs-denver-broncos/ The Denver Post July 27, 2016 July 27, 2016 designated as waived/injured on August 4,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos sign former CSU OL Sam Carlson, waive injured WR Marlon Brown http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/04/sam-carlson-signs-broncos-marlon-brown-waived/ The Denver Post August 4, 2016 August 4, 2016re-signed November 21,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos re-sign WR Marlon Brown, waive CB Taurean Nixon http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/21/broncos-sign-marlon-brown-waive-taurean-nixon/ The Denver Post November 21, 2016 November 21, 2016 placed on injured reserve on December 10Wolfe, Cameron Broncos promote LB Quentin Gause to active roster; Marlon Brown to IR http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/10/broncos-promote-lb-quentin-gause-to-active-roster-marlon-brown-to-ir/ The Denver Post December 10, 2016 December 10, 2016 DE Jared Crick Houston Texans signed April 6Wolfe, Cameron Broncos agree to two-year deal with defensive end Jared Crick http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29733206/defensive-end-jared-crick-agrees-two-year-deal-broncos The Denver Post April 6, 2016 April 6, 2016 QB Austin Davis Cleveland Browns signed September 2 RB Justin Forsett Baltimore RavensDetroit Lions claimed off waivers from the Lions on December 5Groke, Nick Broncos add RB Justin Forsett to fill out backfield after Kapri Bibbs put on IR http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/05/denver-broncos-claim-justin-forsett/ The Denver Post December 6, 2016 December 6, 2016 LS Thomas Gafford Chicago BearsOakland Raiders signed November 25Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos sign long snapper Thomas Gafford, waive nose tackle Darius Kilgo http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/25/broncos-sign-ls-thomas-gafford-waive-nt-darius-kilgo/ The Denver Post November 25, 2016 November 25, 2016 TE Manasseh Garner None signed to a future contract on January 12,Jhabvala, Nicki Denver Broncos sign three more players to future contracts http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2016/01/12/broncos-sign-three-more-players-to-futures-contracts/37166/ The Denver Post January 12, 2016 January 12, 2016 waived July 28,Mason, Andrew Broncos sign TE John Phillips, waive TE Manasseh Garner http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-TE-John-Phillips-waive-TE-Manasseh-Garner/6b0499d1-7b01-4d24-a430-afeebdaa68d2 The Denver Post July 28, 2016 July 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160730162248/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-TE-John-Phillips-waive-TE-Manasseh-Garner/6b0499d1-7b01-4d24-a430-afeebdaa68d2 July 30, 2016 dead re-signed August 19,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos place DE Vance Walker on IR, re-sign TE Manasseh Garner http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/19/broncos-place-vance-walker-injured-reserve/ The Denver Post August 19, 2016 August 19, 2016 waived August 29Mason, Andrew Broncos part ways with 11 as 75-man deadline nears http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-part-ways-with-11-as-75-man-deadline-nears/7a1023ab-d4db-4257-9511-54e79fa9d990 Denver Broncos August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160830164615/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-part-ways-with-11-as-75-man-deadline-nears/7a1023ab-d4db-4257-9511-54e79fa9d990 August 30, 2016 dead LB Quentin Gause Practice squad promoted to the active roster on December 16 TE Richard Gordon Denver Broncos signed February 22,Mason, Andrew Broncos add DT Phil Taylor and TE Richard Gordon http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-DT-Phil-Taylor-and-TE-Richard-Gordon/778c2801-c322-4fea-b929-526dc0187bfc Denver Broncos February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160224083746/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-DT-Phil-Taylor-and-TE-Richard-Gordon/778c2801-c322-4fea-b929-526dc0187bfc February 24, 2016 dead waived May 4Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos waive tight end Richard Gordon. Again. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29850478/broncos-waive-tight-end-richard-gordon-again The Denver Post May 4, 2016 May 4, 2016 TE Garrett Graham Houston Texans signed April 25,Renck, Troy Broncos sign Garrett Graham, adding experience at tight end http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-DT-Phil-Taylor-and-TE-Richard-Gordon/778c2801-c322-4fea-b929-526dc0187bfc The Denver Post April 25, 2016 April 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160420191406/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-DT-Phil-Taylor-and-TE-Richard-Gordon/778c2801-c322-4fea-b929-526dc0187bfc April 20, 2016 dead placed on injured reserve August 30Mason, Andrew Broncos release Britton Colquitt, make three other moves to get down to 75 http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-release-Britton-Colquitt-make-three-other-moves-to-get-down-to-75/506103de-172e-40eb-af2f-ea17ee7076e3 Denver Broncos August 30, 2016 August 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160831145744/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-release-Britton-Colquitt-make-three-other-moves-to-get-down-to-75/506103de-172e-40eb-af2f-ea17ee7076e3 August 31, 2016 dead mdy-all LS Casey Kreiter Dallas Cowboys signed April 7,Mason, Andrew Broncos add long snapper Casey Kreiter http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-long-snapper-Casey-Kreiter/96ffab16-a6db-4dea-a068-97a1da5b544e Denver Broncos April 7, 2016 April 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160410023832/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-long-snapper-Casey-Kreiter/96ffab16-a6db-4dea-a068-97a1da5b544e April 10, 2016 dead mdy-all placed on injured reserve on December 16Wolfe, Cameron Broncos promote OLB Vontarrius Dora to active roster; LS Casey Kreiter to IR http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/16/vontarrius-dora-promoted-to-broncos-roster/ The Denver Post December 16, 2016 December 16, 2016 NT Henry Melton Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed August 22,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos add long snapper Casey Kreiter http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/21/broncos-sign-henry-melton/ The Denver Post August 22, 2016 August 22, 2016 released September 2 WR Jakari Johnson Practice squad signed August 8,Wolfe, Cameron Broncos waive oft-injured DE Kenny Anunike; re-sign safety Jakari Johnson http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/08/broncos-waive-kenny-anunike-re-sign-Jakari-Johnson/ The Denver Post August 8, 2016 August 8, 2016 waived September 2,assigned to the practice squad on September 4Swanson, Ben Broncos add eight to practice squad http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-eight-to-practice-squad/af27aea1-4063-478e-99d2-0c47ef144a4e Denver Broncos September 4, 2016 September 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160905140527/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-eight-to-practice-squad/af27aea1-4063-478e-99d2-0c47ef144a4e September 5, 2016 dead mdy-all OT Russell Okung Seattle Seahawks signed March 17 FB Toben Opurum New Orleans Saints claimed off waivers on May 10,Mason, Andrew Broncos awarded fullback Toben Opurum via waivers http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-awarded-fullback-Toben-Opurum-via-waivers/22e74caf-0fc6-4ae9-9e0e-bf3a68da84d1 Denver Broncos May 10, 2016 May 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160512111634/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-awarded-fullback-Toben-Opurum-via-waivers/22e74caf-0fc6-4ae9-9e0e-bf3a68da84d1 May 12, 2016 dead mdy-all waived May 12Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos sign sixth-round draft picks Andy Janovich, Will Parks http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29884553/broncos-sign-sixth-round-draft-picks-andy-janovich-will-parks The Denver Post May 12, 2016 May 12, 2016 TE John Phillips San Diego Chargers signed July 28, released November 5Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos promote CB Taurean Nixon, release TE John Phillips http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/05/taurean-nixon-promoted-broncos-release-john-phillips/ The Denver Post November 5, 2016 November 5, 2016 S Brandian Ross San Diego Chargers signed April 18, released August 29 OT Donald Stephenson Kansas City Chiefs signed March 9Swanson, Ben Broncos agree to terms with T Donald Stephenson on three-year contract http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-agree-to-terms-with-T-Donald-Stephenson-on-three-year-contract/8ee793d1-5da5-4c79-916e-ded28d12e0be Denver Broncos March 10, 2016 March 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310141855/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-agree-to-terms-with-T-Donald-Stephenson-on-three-year-contract/8ee793d1-5da5-4c79-916e-ded28d12e0be March 10, 2016 dead NT Phil Taylor None signed February 22, placed on injured reserve July 31Mason, Andrew Broncos place NT Phil Taylor on injured reserve; sign DE Billy Winn http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-place-NT-Phil-Taylor-on-injured-reserve-sign-DE-Billy-Winn/8a853d9c-d13c-432a-9125-03d58aca7729 Denver Broncos July 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160802190020/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-place-NT-Phil-Taylor-on-injured-reserve-sign-DE-Billy-Winn/8a853d9c-d13c-432a-9125-03d58aca7729 August 2, 2016 dead G Billy Turner Miami Dolphins signed October 17Wolfe, Cameron Broncos claim OL Billy Turner; waive OL Darrion Weems http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/17/broncos-claim-ol-billy-turner-waive-ol-darrion-weems/ The Denver Post October 17, 2016 October 17, 2016 DE Billy Winn Indianapolis Colts signed July 31 LB Dekoda Watson New England Patriots signed May 16Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos sign veteran unrestricted free-agent Dekoda Watson http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29898786/broncos-sign-veteran-unrestricted-free-agent-dekoda-watson The Denver Post May 16, 2016 May 16, 2016 Indicates that the player was a free agent at the end of his respective team's 2015 season. Departures Position Player Notes DE Kenny Anunike waived August 8 LS Aaron Brewer released March 8Mason, Andrew Broncos release Louis Vasquez, Owen Daniels and Aaron Brewer http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-release-Louis-Vasquez-Owen-Daniels-and-Aaron-Brewer/070ed5d9-69c5-430a-a8b3-4750ea56554c Denver Broncos March 8, 2016 March 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309024821/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-release-Louis-Vasquez-Owen-Daniels-and-Aaron-Brewer/070ed5d9-69c5-430a-a8b3-4750ea56554c 2016-03-09 dead P Britton Colquitt released August 30 TE Owen Daniels released March 8 NT Darius Kilgo waived November 25 CB Taurean Nixon waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4,re-signed November 5, waived November 21,promoted to the active roster on December 28Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos CB Kayvon Webster also headed to IR, more roster moves http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/28/kayvon-webster-denver-broncos-injuries/ The Denver Post December 28, 2016 December 28, 2016 RB Juwan Thompson waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4,re-signed October 29 G Louis Vasquez released March 8 G Darrion Weems waived October 17 Retirement of Peyton Manning On March 7, two days before the start of the 2016 league year, quarterback Peyton Manning retired after 18 NFL seasons.Renck, Troy Peyton Manning retires from football: "I love the game...I will miss it." http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29606293/peyton-manning-retires-from-football-i-fought-good-fight The Denver Post March 7, 2016 September 8, 2016 March 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309045655/http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29606293/peyton-manning-retires-from-football-i-fought-good-fight dead In his four seasons with the Broncos (2012–2015), Manning threw for 17,112 passing yards and 140 touchdowns, both second in franchise history behind John Elway. Manning also set numerous league records, including single-season passing yardage (5,477) and single-season touchdown passes (55), both of which were achieved in 2013.Mason, Andrew Peyton Manning: A career by the numbers http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Peyton-Manning-A-career-by-the-numbers/23864071-79f8-4abb-a1fd-f1ce7d6eed57 Denver Broncos March 6, 2016 March 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307104134/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Peyton-Manning-A-career-by-the-numbers/23864071-79f8-4abb-a1fd-f1ce7d6eed57 March 7, 2016 dead Since his retirement, four of Manning's records have been surpassed by either Tom Brady or Drew Brees: combined regular season and postseason wins (200 – surpassed by Brady in 2016Tom Brady sets record for all-time QB victories https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-sets-record-for-all-time-qb-victories-0ap3000000750645 NFL December 4, 2016 December 4, 2016), regular season wins (186 – tied with Brett Favre, surpassed by Brady in 2017Reiss, Mike Tom Brady passes Brett Favre, Peyton Manning with 187th win http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21033998/new-england-patriots-tom-brady-becomes-nfl-all-winningest-quarterback ESPN October 15, 2017 October 15, 2017), regular season passing yardage (surpassed by Brees in 2018Knoblauch, Austin Drew Brees becomes NFL's all-time passing leader https://www.nfl.com/news/drew-brees-becomes-nfl-s-all-time-passing-leader-0ap3000000972095 NFL.com October 8, 2018 October 8, 2018) and regular season touchdown passes (surpassed by Brees in 2019Bergman, Jeremy Drew Brees passes Peyton for most career TD passes https://www.nfl.com/news/drew-brees-passes-peyton-for-most-career-td-passes-0ap3000001089040 NFL December 17, 2019 December 17, 2019 and then again by Brady in 2020). Manning was also one of two remaining active players who were drafted and had played in the 1990s—the other being fellow 1998 draftee Charles Woodson of the Oakland Raiders. Woodson also retired following the 2015 season, making 2015 the last one to feature players drafted in the 1990s. Trades March 11: The Broncos acquired quarterback Mark Sanchez in a trade that would have sent a 2017 seventh-round selection to the Philadelphia Eagles; however, Sanchez was released on September 2, voiding the trade.Terranova, Justin Is this the end for Mark Sanchez? https://nypost.com/2016/08/23/is-this-the-end-for-mark-sanchez/ New York Post August 23, 2016 August 23, 2016Renck, Troy Mark Sanchez acquired by Denver Broncos for 2017 draft pick http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29626539/broncos-acquire-qb-mark-sanchez-conditional-2017-draft The Denver Post March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016 April 9: The Broncos were involved in a trade that sent offensive tackle Ryan Clady to the New York Jets (see draft section below).Renck, Troy Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos trade Ryan Clady, 7th-rounder to Jets for 5th-round pick http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29746745/broncos-trade-ryan-clady-7th-rounder-jets-5th-round-pick The Denver Post April 9, 2016 April 9, 2016 October 25: The Broncos acquired tight end A. J. Derby in a trade that sent a 2017 fifth-round selection to the New England Patriots. Draft 2016 NFL draft 2016 Denver Broncos Draft Round Selection Player Position College Notes 1 26 Paxton Lynch QB Memphis signed June 9Wolfe, Cameron Broncos, Paxton Lynch agree to four-year deal http://www.denverpost.com/2016/06/09/broncos-paxton-lynch-finalizing-four-year-deal/ The Denver Post June 9, 2016 June 9, 2016 2 63 Adam Gotsis DT Georgia Tech signed May 25Swanson, Ben Broncos sign second-round pick Adam Gotsis http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-second-round-pick-Adam-Gotsis/fb434039-5ef5-4fec-866f-9ddc3c65a781 Denver Broncos May 25, 2016 May 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160526122545/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-second-round-pick-Adam-Gotsis/fb434039-5ef5-4fec-866f-9ddc3c65a781 May 26, 2016 dead 3 98 * Justin Simmons S Boston College signed May 13Mason, Andrew Broncos sign draft picks Devontae Booker and Justin Simmons http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-draft-picks-Devontae-Booker-and-Justin-Simmons/1e6a45ba-b3d9-49a6-82ed-9540ea49e63f Denver Broncos May 13, 2016 May 13, 2016 4 136 * Devontae Booker RB Utah signed May 13 5 144 Connor McGovern G Missouri signed May 16DiLalla, Aric McGovern inks rookie deal http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/McGovern-inks-rookie-deal/d00d6127-a2b2-4c3b-9d03-08f35c00cdc8 Denver Broncos May 16, 2016 May 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160517122608/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/McGovern-inks-rookie-deal/d00d6127-a2b2-4c3b-9d03-08f35c00cdc8 May 17, 2016 dead 6 176 Andy Janovich FB Nebraska signed May 12,Mason, Andrew Broncos sign sixth-round picks Andy Janovich, Will Parks http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-sixth-round-picks-Andy-Janovich-Will-Parks/b6cd32ef-7393-43be-973c-2203b1b0d171 Denver Broncos May 12, 2016 May 12, 2016placed on injured reserve on December 1Jhabvala, Nicki Andy Janovich has season-ending ankle surgery, will go on IR http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/30/andy-janovich-ankle-surgery-broncos/ The Denver Post December 1, 2016 December 1, 2016 219 * Will Parks S Arizona signed May 12 7 228 Riley Dixon P Syracuse signed May 11Mason, Andrew Broncos' draft pick signings begin with Riley Dixon http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-draft-pick-signings-begin-with-Riley-Dixon/05f22809-2b50-426a-8a35-e6669ac6fce1 Denver Broncos May 11, 2016 May 11, 2016 * Compensatory selectionMason, Andrew Broncos get three compensatory picks, including third-rounder http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-get-three-compensatory-picks-including-third-rounder/8520d3e4-6c71-47b8-baab-70b74392d1f9 Denver Broncos March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160312095509/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-get-three-compensatory-picks-including-third-rounder/8520d3e4-6c71-47b8-baab-70b74392d1f9 2016-03-12 dead Draft trades Trade partner Broncos give Broncos receive Source Baltimore Ravens Original 2016 fourth-round selection (No. 130) 2016 fifth-round selection (No. 144)Center Gino Gradkowski Renck, Troy Broncos acquire center Gino Gradkowski in trade with Ravens http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27829281/broncos-acquire-center-gino-gradkowski-trade-ravens The Denver Post April 1, 2015 April 1, 2015 Detroit Lions 2015 first- and fifth-round selectionsOriginal 2016 fifth-round selection (No. 169)2016 sixth-round selection (No. 176)Guard/Center Manny Ramirez 2015 first-round selection DeChant, David Broncos trade up for Missouri LB Shane Ray in first round of 2015 NFL Draft http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-trade-up-for-Missouri-LB-Shane-Ray-in-first-round-of-2015-NFL-Draft/06396ca0-917a-4932-bb23-4713af78acf5 Denver Broncos April 30, 2015 April 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150502022813/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-trade-up-for-Missouri-LB-Shane-Ray-in-first-round-of-2015-NFL-Draft/06396ca0-917a-4932-bb23-4713af78acf5 May 2, 2015 dead Houston Texans Offensive tackle Chris Clark 2016 seventh-round selection (No. 235 – later traded to the New York Jets) Jhabvala, Nicki Chris Clark, Broncos OL, traded to Texans for 2016 draft pick http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28732429/chris-clark-traded-houston-texans-2016-draft-pick The Denver Post August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015 New York Jets 2016 seventh-round selection (No. 235)Offensive tackle Ryan Clady 2016 fifth-round selection (No. 157 – later traded to the Tennessee Titans) San Francisco 49ers Original 2016 sixth-round selection (No. 207)2017 sixth-round selection 2016 seventh-round selection (No. 228)Tight end Vernon Davis Renck, Troy Vernon Davis traded to Denver Broncos from San Francisco http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29060786/vernon-davis-traded-denver-broncos-from-san-francisco The Denver Post November 2, 2015 November 2, 2015 Seattle Seahawks 2016 first-round selection (No. 31)2016 third-round selection (No. 94) 2016 first-round selection (No. 26) Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos trade up, take QB Paxton Lynch at No. 26 http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29826348/nfl-draft-day-1-broncos-armed-options-at-no-31 The Denver Post April 28, 2016 April 28, 2016 Tennessee Titans 2016 fifth-round selection (No. 157)Original 2016 seventh-round selection (No. 253) 2016 sixth-round selection (No. 176)2017 sixth-round selection NFL draft trade tracker https://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/117463/nfl-draft-trade-tracker ESPN April 30, 2016 April 30, 2016 Undrafted free agents All undrafted free agents were signed after the 2016 NFL draft concluded on April 30,Mason, Andrew Get to know the Broncos' 21 college free agents http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Get-to-know-the-Broncos-21-college-free-agents/897d0855-5f4e-4e2e-9bb9-9e13300eaf2e Denver Broncos May 2, 2016 May 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160504130448/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Get-to-know-the-Broncos-21-college-free-agents/897d0855-5f4e-4e2e-9bb9-9e13300eaf2e May 4, 2016 dead unless noted otherwise. 2016 Denver Broncos undrafted free agents Player Position College Notes WR Bralon Addison Oregon waived August 30 OT Sam Carlson Colorado State signed August 4, waived August 22 DE Vontarrius Dora Louisiana Tech waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4,promoted to the active roster on December 16 on final roster G Mathu Gibson Wingate signed August 5, waived August 29 WR Mose Frazier Memphis waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4 S Antonio Glover Georgia Southern waived August 29 OT Lars Hanson Sacramento State waived September 2 DT Calvin Heurtelou Miami (Florida) waived August 29 DE Shaneil Jenkins Shepherd waived August 2Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos sign rookie DL Lars Koht, waive DE Shaneil Jenkins http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/02/broncos-sign-dl-lars-koht-waive-lb-shaneil-jenkins/ The Denver Post August 2, 2016 August 2, 2016 DE Lars Koht Florida International signed August 2, waived September 2 LB Kyle Kragen California waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4Swanson, Ben Broncos add LB Kyle Kragen to practice squad http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-LB-Kyle-Kragen-to-practice-squad/bd7e8886-eac6-4fce-a556-cc6f9d0c8c1d Denver Broncos September 4, 2016 September 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160906171711/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-LB-Kyle-Kragen-to-practice-squad/bd7e8886-eac6-4fce-a556-cc6f9d0c8c1d September 6, 2016 dead TE Henry Krieger-Coble Iowa waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4,promoted to the active roster on December 23,Jhabvala, Nicki Depleted Broncos rule out T.J. Ward, promote TE from practice squad http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/23/tj-ward-brandon-marshall-ruled-out-broncos-chiefs/ The Denver Post December 23, 2016 December 23, 2016 on final roster NT David Moala Utah State waived August 29 G Justin Murray Cincinnati waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 4 WR Durron Neal Oklahoma waived August 29 G Aaron Neary Eastern Washington waived September 2 LB Dwayne Norman Duke waived September 2 TE Anthony Norris Southern Utah waived May 10 NT Kyle Peko Oregon State the only undrafted rookie to make the Week 1 roster; waived September 20,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos to bring back S Shiloh Keo, waive DL Kyle Peko http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/20/shiloh-keo-kyle-peko-denver-broncos/ The Denver Post September 20, 2016 September 20, 2016assigned to the practice squad on September 22,Swanson, Ben Broncos sign NT Kyle Peko to practice squad, waive S Ryan Murphy http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-NT-Kyle-Peko-to-practice-squad-waive-S-Ryan-Murphy/436942e3-5339-4699-9bab-56fdfb253164 Denver Broncos September 22, 2016 September 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160923063925/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-NT-Kyle-Peko-to-practice-squad-waive-S-Ryan-Murphy/436942e3-5339-4699-9bab-56fdfb253164 September 23, 2016 dead promoted to the active roster on December 28, on final roster WR Kalif Raymond Holy Cross waived September 2, assigned to the practice squad on September 5,Swanson, Ben Broncos round out practice squad with Kalif Raymond http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-round-out-practice-squad-with-Kalif-Raymond/a424b96e-ce93-47c7-85d2-44f3c5093a3b Denver Broncos September 5, 2016 September 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160906154332/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-round-out-practice-squad-with-Kalif-Raymond/a424b96e-ce93-47c7-85d2-44f3c5093a3b September 6, 2016 dead promoted to the active roster on December 2Wolfe, Cameron Broncos promote Kalif Raymond to 53-man roster as new punt returner; Andy Janovich to IR http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/02/kalif-raymond-promoted-broncos/ The Denver Post December 2, 2016 December 2, 2016 LB Darnell Sankey Sacramento State signed July 26,Mason, Andrew Broncos sign rookie LB Darnell Sankey; waive long snapper Nathan Theus http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-rookie-LB-Darnell-Sankey-waive-long-snapper-Nathan-Theus/90086e2a-65f9-4c6b-a442-92e0077b099a Denver Broncos July 26, 2016 July 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160727140541/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-rookie-LB-Darnell-Sankey-waive-long-snapper-Nathan-Theus/90086e2a-65f9-4c6b-a442-92e0077b099a July 27, 2016 dead waived August 29 LB Frank Shannon Oklahoma waived August 29 LB Sadat Sulleyman Portland State waived September 2 LS Nathan Theus Georgia waived July 26 CB John Tidwell Sioux Falls waived September 2 DE Eddie Yarbrough Wyoming waived September 2 Suspensions On August 12, safety Shiloh Keo was suspended for the first two games of the 2016 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The suspension was a result of a DUI arrest in Idaho in February. Injuries August 12: One day after the Broncos' first preseason game against the Chicago Bears, wide receiver Bennie Fowler revealed that he suffered a fractured elbow after blocking a punt.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos WR Bennie Fowler to miss time with elbow fracture http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/13/bennie-fowler-broncos-elbow-fracture/ The Denver Post August 12, 2016 August 12, 2016 Fowler missed the first two games of the season. August 15: Defensive end Vance Walker suffered a ruptured ACL in his right knee during practice,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos DE Vance Walker done for season with torn ACL http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/15/vance-walker-injury-denver-broncos/ The Denver Post August 15, 2016 August 15, 2016 and was placed on the season-ending injured reserve four days later (August 19). September 18: Linebacker DeMarcus Ware suffered an ulna fracture in his right forearm, during the Broncos' Week 2 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Ware collided with teammate Von Miller, with both converging on a sack attempt of Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck. Ware missed six weeks of action, before returning in Week 8.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos' Aqib Talib, Brandon Marshall out; DeMarcus Ware to play vs. Chargers http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/30/denver-broncos-san-diego-chargers-preview/ The Denver Post October 30, 2016 October 30, 2016Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos' DeMarcus Ware to have surgery on forearm; out 4-5 weeks http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/19/demarcus-ware-forearm-injury-denver-broncos/ The Denver Post September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016 October 24: Running back C. J. Anderson suffered an injury to his right knee during the first quarter of the Broncos' Week 7 win over the Houston Texans, though he returned in the second quarter and played the remainder of the game. Two days later (October 26), media reports indicated that Anderson missed practice and sought multiple medical opinions on his knee.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos RB C.J. Anderson undergoing further tests, strong possibility of missing time http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/27/broncos-cj-anderson-knee-injury/ The Denver Post October 27, 2016 October 27, 2016 After an MRI revealed that he suffered meniscus damage,Broncos RB C.J. Anderson has meniscus damage, out indefinitely http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17900192/denver-broncos-rb-cj-anderson-meniscus-damage-knee ESPN October 27, 2016 October 27, 2016 Anderson was placed on injured reserve, and will miss a minimum of eight weeks.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos' C.J. Anderson has meniscus repaired and is placed on IR http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/28/cj-anderson-knee-injury-broncos/ The Denver Post October 28, 2016 October 28, 2016 Also on October 24, linebacker Brandon Marshall suffered a hamstring injury, and missed the team's Week 9 loss to the Oakland Raiders. November 6: Defensive tackle Derek Wolfe suffered a hairline fracture in his elbow during the team's Week 9 loss to the Oakland Raiders,Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos receive "encouraging news" about Derek Wolfe's elbow injury; Aqib Talib day-to-day http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/07/broncos-receive-encouraging-news-about-derek-wolfes-elbow-injury-aqib-talib-day-to-day/ The Denver Post November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016 and missed the team's Week 10 win over the New Orleans Saints. Weeks 8–10: Cornerback Aqib Talib missed three games due to a lower back injury.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos CB Aqib Talib declares he'll return for Broncos' Nov. 27 game vs. Chiefs http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/13/aqib-talib-denver-broncos-return/ The Denver Post November 13, 2016 November 13, 2016 December 1: Fullback Andy Janovich, the team's sixth-round draft selection, was placed on injured reserve, after undergoing ankle surgery two days earlier. December 6: Running back Kapri Bibbs was placed on the season-ending injured reserve, after suffering a high ankle sprain during the team's Week 13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. December 10: Wide receiver Marlon Brown was placed on injured reserve due to recurring back injuries. December 16: Long snapper Casey Kreiter was placed on injured reserve, four weeks after suffering a calf injury during the team's Week 10 win over the New Orleans Saints. Brandon Marshall Linebacker Brandon Marshall missed multiple games due to a hamstring injury – the Broncos' Week 6 loss to the San Diego Chargers as well as the team's Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans.Wolfe, Cameron Injuries to Brandon Marshall, Todd Davis are Broncos' biggest concerns headed into Patriots week http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/12/brandon-marshall-todd-davis-broncos-injuries/ The Denver Post December 12, 2016 December 12, 2016 Trevor Siemian Quarterback Trevor Siemian missed two games due to injury. He suffered a sprain to his non-throwing shoulder during the team's Week 4 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that kept him out of the Broncos' Week 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons the following week. Siemian also suffered a sprained foot during the Broncos' Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that kept him out of the team's Week 13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars the following week. Backup quarterback Paxton Lynch, the team's first-round draft selection, filled in for Siemian in Weeks 4, 5 and 13. Quarterback selection Following the retirement of Peyton Manning, the Broncos underwent a process to select a new quarterback throughout the entire off-season and preseason. Brock Osweiler, Manning's backup quarterback from 2012 to 2015, signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent. Mark Sanchez was acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Broncos selected Paxton Lynch during the first round of the draft. Sanchez, Lynch and second-year quarterback Trevor Siemian competed for the starting quarterback position,Paige, Woody Paige: Denver Broncos find themselves in yet another quarterback controversy http://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/27/paige-broncos-find-themselves-in-yet-another-quarterback-controversy/ The Denver Post May 27, 2016 May 27, 2016 with Siemian being named the starting quarterback for the start of the regular seasonJhabvala, Nicki Trevor Siemian named Broncos' starting quarterback for season opener http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/29/trevor-siemian-broncos-starting-quarterback-season-opener/ The Denver Post August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 and Sanchez being released on September 3. Following Sanchez's release, the Broncos signed Austin Davis, who was later waived on December 23. Staff 2016 Denver Broncos Owner – The Pat Bowlen Trust President/chairman/CEO – Joe Ellis Executive vice president of football operations/general manager – John Elway Director of football administration – Mike Sullivan Director of player personnel – Matt Russell Director of pro personnel – Tom Heckert Jr. Director of college scouting – Adam Peters Assistant director of pro personnel – A. J. Durso Director of football analytics – Mitch Tanney Head coach – Gary Kubiak Offensive coordinator – Rick Dennison Quarterbacks/passing game coordinator – Greg Knapp Running backs – Eric Studesville Wide receivers – Tyke Tolbert Assistant wide receivers – Marc Lubick Tight ends – Brian Pariani Offensive line – Clancy Barone Assistant offensive line – James Cregg Offensive assistant/quarterbacks – Klint Kubiak Defensive coordinator – Wade Phillips Defensive line – Bill Kollar Linebackers – Reggie Herring Outside linebackers – Fred Pagac Defensive backs – Joe Woods Assistant defensive backs – Samson Brown Defensive assistant/defensive line – Chris Beake Special teams coordinator – Joe DeCamillis Assistant special teams – Tony Coaxum Strength and conditioning – Luke Richesson Assistant strength and conditioning – Mike Eubanks Assistant strength and conditioning – Anthony Lomando Assistant strength and conditioning – Dennis Love Final roster 2016 Denver Broncos 53 9 10 12 Paxton Lynch y 13 Trevor Siemian 23 Devontae Booker y 20 Justin Forsett 40 Juwan Thompson 16 Bennie Fowler 14 Cody Latimer 11 Jordan Norwood 19 Kalif Raymond y 10 Emmanuel Sanders 87 Jordan Taylor American football 88 Demaryius Thomas 83 A. J. Derby 85 Virgil Green 82 Jeff Heuerman 84 Henry Krieger-Coble y 53 James Ferentz C 76 Max Garcia G 60 Connor McGovern American football, born 1993 G y 73 Russell Okung T 61 Matt Paradis C American football 74 Ty Sambrailo T 79 Michael Schofield G American football 71 Donald Stephenson T 70 Billy Turner G American football 93 Jared Crick DE 99 Adam Gotsis DE y 90 Kyle Peko NT y 92 Sylvester Williams NT American football 97 Billy Winn DE American football 95 Derek Wolfe DE 50 Zaire Anderson ILB 48 Shaquil Barrett OLB 51 Todd Davis ILB American football 59 Vontarrius Dora OLB y 49 Quentin Gause ILB y 54 Brandon Marshall linebacker ILB 58 Von Miller OLB 52 Corey Nelson ILB 56 Shane Ray OLB 57 Dekoda Watson OLB 37 Lorenzo Doss CB 25 Chris Harris Jr. CB 39 Taurean Nixon CB 34 Will Parks SS y 29 Bradley Roby CB 31 Justin Simmons FS/SS y American football 26 Darian Stewart FS 21 Aqib Talib CB 43 T. J. Ward SS  9 Riley Dixon P y  8 Brandon McManus K 45 Thomas Gafford LS 22 C. J. Anderson RB IR 35 Kapri Bibbs RB IR 67 Sam Brenner G IR 15 Marlon Brown WR IR 32 Andy Janovich FB IR y 42 Casey Kreiter LS IR 96 Vance Walker DE IR 94 DeMarcus Ware OLB IR 36 Kayvon Webster CB IR 30 Zac Brooks RB y 55 Dillon Day C American football 69 Reese Dismukes C 98 Iosia Iosia DE y 64 Justin Murray T y 91 Travis Raciti DE 81 Steven Scheu TE y 17 Hunter Sharp WR y 46 Kevin Snyder OLB 86 Austin Traylor TE y Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 August 11, 2016 at Chicago Bears W 22–0 1–0 Soldier Field Recap 2 August 20, 2016 San Francisco 49ers L 24–31 1–1 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 3 August 27, 2016 Los Angeles Rams W 17–9 2–1 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 4 September 1, 2016 at Arizona Cardinals L 17–38 2–2 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap Regular season Schedule As the result of winning Super Bowl 50, the Broncos earned the right to host the Week 1 kickoff game on Thursday, September 8, in a Super Bowl rematch versus the Carolina Panthers. The Broncos' 2016 schedule was announced on April 14.Swanson, Ben Broncos' 2016 regular-season schedule released http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-2016-regular-season-schedule-released/a3ab5905-6944-4d1d-8ac7-e2efe36a315f Denver Broncos April 14, 2016 April 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160418074016/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-2016-regular-season-schedule-released/a3ab5905-6944-4d1d-8ac7-e2efe36a315f April 18, 2016 dead Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 8 Carolina Panthers W 21–20 1–0 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 2 September 18 Indianapolis Colts W 34–20 2–0 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 3 September 25 at Cincinnati Bengals W 29–17 3–0 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 4 October 2 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 27–7 4–0 Raymond James Stadium Recap 5 October 9 Atlanta Falcons L 16–23 4–1 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 6 October 13, 2016 at San Diego Chargers L 13–21 4–2 Qualcomm Stadium Recap 7 October 24, 2016 Houston Texans W 27–9 5–2 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 8 October 30 San Diego Chargers W 27–19 6–2 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 9 November 6 at Oakland Raiders L 20–30 6–3 Oakland Alameda Coliseum Recap 10 November 13 at New Orleans Saints W 25–23 7–3 Mercedes-Benz Superdome Recap 11Bye 12 November 27 Kansas City Chiefs L 27–30 (OT) 7–4 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 13 December 4 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 20–10 8–4 EverBank Field Recap 14 December 11 at Tennessee Titans L 10–13 8–5 Nissan Stadium Recap 15 December 18 New England Patriots L 3–16 8–6 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 16 December 25 at Kansas City Chiefs L 10–33 8–7 Arrowhead Stadium Recap 17 January 1 Oakland Raiders W 24–6 9–7 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 1: vs. Carolina Panthers NFL Kickoff game Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week One: Carolina Panthers at Denver Broncos – Game summary September 8 Thursday 6:30 p.m. MDT Panthers 7 10 0 3 Broncos 0 7 0 14 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 76,843 85 F C, sunny and clear Gene Steratore NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Recap, Gamebook First quarter CAR – Kelvin Benjamin 14-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 7:13. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 4:24. Second quarter DEN – Andy Janovich 28-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 12:16. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:36. CAR – Cam Newton 2-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 3:01. Panthers 14–7. Drive: 18 plays, 89 yards, 9:15. CAR – Graham Gano 44-yard field goal, 0:03. Panthers 17–7. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 1:42. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter DEN – C. J. Anderson 25-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 14:50. Panthers 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 4:08. DEN – C. J. Anderson 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 9:26. Broncos 21–17. Drive: 10 plays, 23 yards, 4:41. CAR – Graham Gano 36-yard field goal, 4:21. Broncos 21–20. Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 5:05. Top passers CAR – Cam Newton – 18/33, 194 yards, TD, INT DEN – Trevor Siemian – 18/26, 178 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers CAR – Jonathan Stewart – 15 rushes, 64 yards DEN – C. J. Anderson – 20 rushes, 92 yards, TD Top receivers CAR – Kelvin Benjamin – 6 receptions, 91 yards, TD DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 5 receptions, 49 yards In a rematch of Super Bowl 50, the defending champion Broncos played host to the Carolina Panthers, in the opening kickoff game. This was the Panthers' first visit to Denver since 2004. Following a fumble on the Broncos' initial possession, the Panthers grabbed the early lead, with a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton to wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. The Broncos responded early in the second quarter, with a 28-yard touchdown by fullback Andy Janovich on his first rushing attempt. The Panthers then re-claimed the lead, with Newton rushing for a 2-yard touchdown, in an 18-play, 89-yard drive that took nine minutes off the clock. After the Broncos' offense went three-and-out, the Panthers added to their lead just before halftime, with a 44-yard field goal by placekicker Graham Gano.Jhabvala, Nicki Defense's big plays key Broncos victory in season opener vs. Panthers http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/08/denver-broncos-carolina-panthers-week-1/ The Denver Post September 8, 2016 September 8, 2016 Following a scoreless third quarter, the Broncos pulled to within a 17–14 deficit on the first play of the fourth quarter, with quarterback Trevor Siemian connecting on a 25-yard touchdown pass to running back C. J. Anderson. On the second play of the Panthers' next drive, Newton was intercepted by cornerback Chris Harris Jr. at the Panthers' 38-yard line, giving the Broncos excellent field position. Ten plays later, the Broncos grabbed their first lead of the game, with Anderson rushing up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown at the 9:30 mark of the fourth quarter. The Panthers methodically marched down the field, hoping to re-claim the lead, but had to settle for a 36-yard field goal by Gano to pull to within a 21–20 deficit with 4:25 remaining. After the Broncos' went three-and-out, the Panthers had one last offensive possession. On the first play after the two-minute warning, the Panthers were facing a 4th-and-21 at their own 29-yard line, and a pass from Newton intended for Benjamin was incomplete; however, Harris was flagged for a facemask penalty, giving the Panthers a new set of downs. With 47 seconds remaining, Newton was flagged for intentional grounding with the Panthers at their own 47-yard line, but Broncos' cornerback Darian Stewart was also flagged for roughing the passer, with a helmet hit on Newton, resulting in both penalties offsetting. With only 14 seconds remaining, Newton completed a crucial pass to wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. at the Broncos' 32-yard line, setting up Gano for a potential game-winning field goal. After the Broncos called a timeout in order to ice the kicker, Gano's 50-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left, sealing the win for the Broncos. Notes Andy Janovich became only the third player in Broncos' franchise history to score on his first rushing attempt; the other two are fullback Kyle Johnson and quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt, both of which occurred in 2005.Groke, Nick Wolfe, Cameron Jhabvala, Nicki Andy Janovich is 3rd Broncos rookie to score on first career rushing attempt http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/08/andy-janovich-rookie-touchdown/ The Denver Post September 8, 2016 September 8, 2016 Week 2: vs. Indianapolis Colts Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Two: Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos – Game summary September 18 2:25 pm. MDT Colts 3 3 7 7 Broncos 3 10 3 18 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 76,379 85 F C, sunny Walt Coleman CBS Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson Recap, Gamebook First quarter IND – Adam Vinatieri 48-yard field goal, 8:17. Colts 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:24. DEN – Brandon McManus 23-yard field goal, 5:30. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:47. Second quarter DEN – C. J. Anderson 4-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 11:41. Broncos 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:19. IND – Adam Vinatieri 52-yard field goal, 2:43. Broncos 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 21 yards, 3:36. DEN – Brandon McManus 43-yard field goal, 0:05. Broncos 13–6. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 2:38. Third quarter IND – Robert Turbin 5-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:06. Tied 13–13. Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:54. DEN – Brandon McManus 33-yard field goal, 1:09. Broncos 16–13. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:57. Fourth quarter DEN – Aqib Talib 46-yard interception return (Brandon McManus kick), 13:52. Broncos 23–13. IND – Frank Gore 7-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 4:02. Broncos 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:28. DEN – Brandon McManus 35-yard field goal, 1:51. Broncos 26–20. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:11. DEN – Shane Ray 15-yard fumble return (Trevor Siemian–Demaryius Thomas pass), 1:42. Broncos 34–20. Top passers IND – Andrew Luck – 21/40, 197 yards, TD, INT DEN – Trevor Siemian – 22/33, 266 yards, INT Top rushers IND – Frank Gore – 13 rushes, 44 yards DEN – C. J. Anderson – 20 rushes, 74 yards, TD Top receivers IND – T. Y. Hilton – 4 receptions, 41 yards DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 5 receptions, 90 yards The two teams exchanged field goals in the first quarter, with a 48-yarder by Colts' placekicker Adam Vinatieri and a 23-yarder by Broncos' placekicker Brandon McManus. A 4-yard touchdown run by running back C. J. Anderson gave the Broncos the lead early in the second quarter. Vinatieri and McManus once again exchanged field goals late in the first half, with a 52-yarder by Vinatieri and a 43-yarder by McManus just before halftime. The Colts took the initial possession of the second half and tied the game at 13–13 midway through the third quarter, with running back Robert Turbin rushing for a 5-yard touchdown. However, the Broncos took the lead for good later in the third quarter, with a 33-yard field goal by McManus. On the Colts' next possession, quarterback Andrew Luck was intercepted by Broncos' cornerback Aqib Talib, who scampered 46 yards down the sideline for a touchdown to give the Broncos a 23–13 lead early in the fourth quarter. Following an exchange of punts, the Colts narrowed the Broncos' lead, with Luck connecting with running back Frank Gore on a 7-yard touchdown pass with four minutes remaining in the game. The Broncos then increased their lead to 26–20 on the first play after the two-minute warning, with McManus' fourth field goal of the game—a 35-yarder—and in the process, forced the Colts to burn all three of their timeouts. The Colts had one last offensive possession, hoping for a game-winning drive, however, on the very first play from scrimmage, Luck was strip-sacked by Broncos' linebacker Von Miller, and linebacker Shane Ray returned the fumble 15 yards for a game-clinching touchdown (with a two-point conversion pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas).Jhabvala, Nicki Denver Broncos defense fends off Indianapolis Colts for 34-20 win http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/18/broncos-colts-week-2-von-miller/ The Denver Post September 18, 2016 September 18, 2016 Notes Demaryius Thomas passed Ed McCaffrey for fourth-place on the Broncos' all-time career receptions list – at the time, Thomas only trailed Lionel Taylor, Shannon Sharpe and Rod Smith, Denver Broncos Career Receiving Leaders https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/career-receiving.htm pro-football-reference.com September 18, 2016 September 18, 2016 and surpassed Taylor in 2017.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos lose 3 defensive starters to injury, ejection; Demaryius Thomas reaches milestone; more notes http://www.denverpost.com/2017/11/26/broncos-injuries-ejections-raiders/ The Denver Post November 26, 2017 November 26, 2017 This was the only game during the 2016 season in which the Broncos scored 30 or more points. Week 3: at Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Three: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary September 25 1:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 am. MDT Broncos 3 13 0 13 Bengals 7 7 0 3 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 63,850 81 F C, sunny John Parry CBS Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn Recap, Gamebook First quarter CIN – Jeremy Hill 3-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 11:07. Bengals 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 2:50. DEN – Brandon McManus 20-yard field goal, 4:05. Bengals 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 7:02. Second quarter DEN – Emmanuel Sanders 41-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 13:57. Broncos 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:03. CIN – Jeremy Hill 4-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 4:57. Bengals 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 3:36. DEN – Emmanuel Sanders 7-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (kick blocked), 0:28. Broncos 16–14. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:29. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 34-yard field goal, 14:52. Bengals 17–16. Drive: 15 plays, 60 yards, 8:18. DEN – John Phillips 1-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (run failed), 6:56. Broncos 22–17. Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 7:56. DEN – Demaryius Thomas 55-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 4:24. Broncos 29–17. Drive: 4 plays, 83 yards, 1:39. Top passers DEN – Trevor Siemian – 23/35, 312 yards, 4 TD CIN – Andy Dalton – 21/31, 206 yards, INT Top rushers DEN – C. J. Anderson – 14 rushes, 37 yards CIN – Jeremy Hill – 17 rushes, 97 yards, 2 TD Top receivers DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 9 receptions, 117 yards, 2 TD CIN – A. J. Green – 8 receptions, 77 yards The Bengals grabbed the lead on their opening possession, with running back Jeremy Hill rushing for a 3-yard touchdown. The Broncos drove down to near the goal line on their second possession, which was aided by two Bengals' defensive penalties, however, the Broncos were forced to settle for a 20-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. Following a Bengals' fumble on a punt return near midfield, the Broncos took the lead, with quarterback Trevor Siemian connecting on a 41-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Following an exchange of punts, the Bengals went back ahead, with Hill rushing for his second touchdown from 4 yards out. The Broncos responded, with Siemian throwing another touchdown pass to Sanders from 7 yards out. However, the extra point attempt was blocked. Following a scoreless third quarter, a 34-yard field goal by placekicker Mike Nugent gave the Bengals a 17–16 lead early in the fourth quarter. The Broncos then assembled a 13-play, 82-yard drive, culminating with Siemian firing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end John Phillips (with an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt). After the Bengals went three-and-out on their next possession, in which wide receiver A. J. Green dropped a critical third-down pass play, the Broncos added to their lead, with Siemian throwing his fourth touchdown of the game—a 55-yarder to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas with 4:32 remaining in the game. The Broncos' defense stood their ground on the Bengals' last two possessions.Jhabvala, Nicki Trevor Siemian, Broncos' star receiving duo shine in road win against Bengals http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/25/denver-broncos-cincinnati-bengals-trevor-siemian/ The Denver Post September 25, 2016 September 25, 2016 Notes Trevor Siemian became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 300 yards and four touchdowns without an interception in a first career road start. With linebacker Shane Ray recording three sacks, this was the first time in franchise history in which the Broncos had two different players record 3+ sacks in a single game; linebacker Von Miller achieved three sacks vs. the Indianapolis Colts during the previous week.Jhabvala, Nicki Fun facts, key stats from Denver Broncos' victory at Cincinnati Bengals http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/25/denver-broncos-cincinnati-bengals-numbers/ The Denver Post September 25, 2016 September 25, 2016 Week 4: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Four: Denver Broncos at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary October 2 4:05 pm. EDT/2:05 pm. MDT Broncos 7 10 3 7 Buccaneers 7 0 0 0 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida 60,375 88 F C, cloudy Jerome Boger CBS Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots Recap, Gamebook First quarter DEN – Demaryius Thomas 11-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 13:26. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 11 yards, 0:05. TB – Jameis Winston 7-yard run (Roberto Aguayo kick), 6:40. Tied 7–7. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:46. Second quarter DEN – C. J. Anderson 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 12:14. Broncos 14–7. Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:56. DEN – Brandon McManus 38-yard field goal, 0:05. Broncos 17–7. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 1:14. Third quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 24-yard field goal, 7:04. Broncos 20–7. Drive: 16 plays, 69 yards, 7:57. Fourth quarter DEN – Emmanuel Sanders 5-yard pass from Paxton Lynch (Brandon McManus kick), 8:55. Broncos 27–7. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:39. Top passers DEN – Paxton Lynch – 14/24, 170 yards, TD TB – Jameis Winston – 17/35, 179 yards, 2 INT Top rushers DEN – C. J. Anderson – 19 rushes, 49 yards, TD TB – Charles Sims – 15 rushes, 28 yards Top receivers DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 6 receptions, 94 yards, TD TB – Cameron Brate – 5 receptions, 67 yards The Broncos made their first visit to Tampa Bay since 2004. Cornerback Aqib Talib, who made his return to Tampa Bay where he played for the Buccaneers from 2008 to 2012, intercepted Buccaneers' quarterback Jameis Winston on the third play of the opening drive. The Broncos immediately capitalized, with quarterback Trevor Siemian throwing an 11-yard touchdown to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. On the Buccaneers' next drive, a 7-yard touchdown run by Winston tied the game, which would be the Buccaneers' only scoring play of the game. Following another interception of Winston by Talib, the Broncos re-claimed the lead, with a 1-yard touchdown run by running back C. J. Anderson. With 3:25 remaining in the first half, Siemian injured his non-throwing shoulder when he was sacked by defensive tackle Clinton McDonald, and backup quarterback Paxton Lynch, the team's first-round draft selection, took over in his NFL debut. Placekicker Brandon McManus added two field goals—a 38-yarder just before halftime and a 24-yarder midway through the third quarter. Lynch later threw his first touchdown pass—a 5-yarder to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders—which put the game out of reach. At the 6:52 mark of the fourth quarter, the game was delayed for an hour and a half due to a severe weather threat in the Tampa area.Jhabvala, Nicki Aqib Talib, rookie QB Paxton Lynch star in Broncos' storm-delayed win vs. Bucs http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/02/denver-broncos-tampa-bay-buccaneers-aqib-talib/ The Denver Post October 2, 2016 October 2, 2016 Week 5: vs. Atlanta Falcons Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Five: Atlanta Falcons at Denver Broncos – Game summary October 9 2:05 pm. MDT Falcons 10 3 7 3 Broncos 0 3 0 13 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 76,802 72 F C, mostly cloudy Terry McAulay Fox Chris Myers, John Lynch and Pam Oliver Recap, Gamebook First quarter ATL – Devonta Freeman 1-yard run (Matt Bryant kick), 11:18. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:42. ATL – Matt Bryant 46-yard field goal, 4:23. Falcons 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:23. Second quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 35-yard field goal, 11:39. Falcons 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 3:54. ATL – Matt Bryant 33-yard field goal, 1:48. Falcons 13–3. Drive: 17 plays, 77 yards, 7:00. Third quarter ATL – Tevin Coleman 31-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 7:53. Falcons 20–3. Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 2:01. Fourth quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 46-yard field goal, 11:01. Falcons 20–6. Drive: 8 plays, 22 yards, 3:59. ATL – Matt Bryant 25-yard field goal, 8:20. Falcons 23–6. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:41. DEN – Demaryius Thomas 3-yard pass from Paxton Lynch (Brandon McManus kick), 2:38. Falcons 23–13. Drive: 16 plays, 78 yards, 5:42. DEN – Brandon McManus 45-yard field goal, 0:14. Falcons 23–16. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 1:42. Top passers ATL – Matt Ryan – 15/28, 267 yards, TD DEN – Paxton Lynch – 23/35, 223 yards, TD, INT Top rushers ATL – Devonta Freeman – 23 rushes, 88 yards, TD DEN – C. J. Anderson – 11 rushes, 41 yards Top receivers ATL – Tevin Coleman – 4 receptions, 132 yards, TD DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 7 receptions, 80 yards The Falcons, making their first visit to Denver since 2004, took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter, with running back Devonta Freeman rushing for a 1-yard touchdown, followed by a 46-yard field goal by placekicker Matt Bryant. The Broncos, with quarterback Paxton Lynch, playing in place of the injured Trevor Siemian, punted on their first two possessions, and got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter, with a 35-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. Following an exchange of punts, a 33-yard field goal by Bryant just after the two-minute warning extended the Falcons' lead, in a drive that took seven minutes off the clock. In the third quarter, Lynch was intercepted by Falcons' safety Ricardo Allen at the Broncos' 42-yard line, and the Falcons capitalized, with quarterback Matt Ryan connecting on a 31-yard touchdown pass to running back Tevin Coleman to extend to a 20–3 lead. On the Falcons' next drive, Broncos' safety T. J. Ward forced a fumble off wide receiver Mohamed Sanu at midfield, though the Broncos had to settle for a 46-yard field goal by McManus early in the fourth quarter. The Falcons responded, with a 25-yard field goal by McManus to extend to a 23–6 lead with 8:24 remaining in the game. Hoping for a rally, the Broncos went on a 16-play, 78-yard drive, culminating in a 3-yard touchdown pass from Lynch to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas with 2:43 remaining. After an unsuccessful onside kick attempt, the Broncos' defense forced a three-and-out, but were forced to use all of their team timeouts prior to the two-minute warning. The Broncos advanced 44 yards in 7 plays, and pulled to within a 23–16 deficit, with a 45-yard field goal by McManus with only 19 seconds remaining. However, another onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, sealing the win for the Falcons.Jhabvala, Nicki Denver Broncos dealt first loss in Paxton Lynch's first NFL start http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/09/denver-broncos-atlanta-falcons-week-5/ The Denver Post October 9, 2016 October 9, 2016 Notes Demaryius Thomas became the third player in Broncos' franchise history to achieve 50 career touchdowns; the other two are Shannon Sharpe (55) and Rod Smith (68).DiLalla, Aric Next-Day Notebook: Demaryius Thomas reaches key mark http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-nextdaynotebook/Next-Day-Notebook-Demaryius-Thomas-reaches-key-mark/d4b1327b-9201-42c3-92e2-d4c58384877b https://web.archive.org/web/20161011172317/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-nextdaynotebook/Next-Day-Notebook-Demaryius-Thomas-reaches-key-mark/d4b1327b-9201-42c3-92e2-d4c58384877b dead October 11, 2016 Denver Broncos October 9, 2016 October 9, 2016 Week 6: at San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Six: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers – Game summary October 13, 2016 6:25 pm. MDT/5:25 p.m. PDT Broncos 0 3 0 10 Chargers 7 3 9 2 Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California 58,904 70 F C, fair Craig Wrolstad CBS/NFLN/Twitter Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson Recap, Gamebook First quarter SD – Hunter Henry 5-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Josh Lambo kick), 8:00. Chargers 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:00. Second quarter SD – Josh Lambo 37-yard field goal, 10:35. Chargers 10–0. Drive: 18 plays, 75 yards, 10:03. DEN – Brandon McManus 29-yard field goal, 5:40. Chargers 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 2:08. Third quarter SD – Josh Lambo 21-yard field goal, 10:41. Chargers 13–3. Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:10. SD – Josh Lambo 31-yard field goal, 7:15. Chargers 16–3. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 2:00. SD – Josh Lambo 32-yard field goal, 3:31. Chargers 19–3. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 2:51. Fourth quarter SD – Penalty on Russell Okung enforced in the end zone for a safety 11:59. Chargers 21–3. DEN – Bennie Fowler 5-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 8:08. Chargers 21–10. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 3:51. DEN – Brandon McManus 46-yard field goal, 0:27. Chargers 21–13. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 2:36. Top passers DEN – Trevor Siemian – 30/50, 230 yards, TD SD – Philip Rivers – 18/29, 178 yards, TD Top rushers DEN – Devontae Booker – 5 rushes, 46 yards SD – Melvin Gordon – 27 rushes, 94 yards Top receivers DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 4 receptions, 40 yards SD – Hunter Henry – 6 receptions, 83 yards, TD The Chargers scored took a 10–0 lead, with quarterback Philip Rivers connecting on a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry, followed in the second quarter by a 37-yard field goal by placekicker Josh Lambo. Chargers' return specialist Travis Benjamin fumbled a punt return at the Chargers' 11-yard line, however, the Broncos did not gain any yardage, and were forced to settle for a 29-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. Three third-quarter field goals by Lambo—from 21, 31 and 32 yards out—added to the Chargers' lead. The middle score occurred after a fumble by Broncos' wide receiver Jordan Taylor. McManus missed wide-right on a 56-yard field goal at the end of the third quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, the Broncos' defense forced a Chargers' punt that backed up the Broncos to their own 3-yard line.Jhabvala, Nicki Denver Broncos come unglued in loss to San Diego Chargers on the road http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/13/denver-broncos-san-diego-chargers-week-6/ The Denver Post October 13, 2016 October 13, 2016 On the next play from scrimmage, Broncos' offensive tackle Russell Okung was penalized for holding in the end zone that resulted in a safety, extending the Chargers' lead to 21–3. On the ensuing free kick, the Chargers committed another special teams turnover, with guard Kenny Wiggins fumbling the kick near midfield. The Broncos capitalized on this turnover, with a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian to wide receiver Bennie Fowler. The Broncos' defense forced a three-and-out on the Chargers' next possession with six minutes remaining in the game. On the sixth play of the Broncos' next drive, Siemian connected with running back C. J. Anderson on a 20-yard touchdown, however, another costly holding penalty on Okung negated the scoring play. Two plays later, Siemian connected on a pass completion to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to the Chargers' 13-yard line, however, Chargers' linebacker Jatavis Brown forced a fumble off Thomas, which was recovered by cornerback Craig Mager, ending the drive with 3:35 remaining. The Broncos' defense forced another three-and-out, but used all three of their team timeouts in the process. A 46-yard field goal by McManus with 32 seconds remaining pulled the Broncos to within a 21–13 deficit. The Broncos recovered the onside kick at their own 46-yard line, however, four plays later, a desperation hail mary pass by Siemian fell short of the end zone. Notes Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis served as interim head coach, while Gary Kubiak recovered from a migraine condition that he suffered during the previous week. As part of the NFL Color Rush program, the Broncos wore all-orange throwback uniforms. With the loss, the Broncos' NFL-record 15-game road winning streak against division opponents came to an end. This was the Broncos' final game in San Diego, as the Chargers relocated to Los Angeles after the 2016 season.Chargers announce they're bolting to Los Angeles http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/12/chargers-leave-san-diego-for-los-angeles/ The Denver Post January 12, 2017 January 12, 2017 Week 7: vs. Houston Texans Denver Broncos; border:2px solid #0A2343;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seven: Houston Texans at Denver Broncos – Game summary October 24, 2016 6:30 pm. MDT Texans 6 0 3 0 Broncos 0 14 7 6 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 76,865 71 F C, partly cloudy Carl Cheffers ESPN Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters Recap, Gamebook First quarter HOU – Nick Novak 43-yard field goal, 7:11. Texans 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 2:16. HOU – Nick Novak 43-yard field goal, 0:21. Texans 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 5:05. Second quarter DEN – C. J. Anderson 7-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 9:10. Broncos 7–6. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:11. DEN – Demaryius Thomas 4-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 4:04. Broncos 14–6. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:25. Third quarter HOU – Nick Novak 29-yard field goal, 9:09. Broncos 14–9. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 4:50. DEN – Devontae Booker 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 0:40. Broncos 21–9. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:57. Fourth quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 22-yard field goal, 11:36. Broncos 24–9. Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 3:20. DEN – Brandon McManus 32-yard field goal, 1:57. Broncos 27–9. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 2:43. Top passers HOU – Brock Osweiler – 22/41, 131 yards DEN – Trevor Siemian – 14/25, 157 yards, TD Top rushers HOU – Alfred Blue – 11 rushes, 63 yards DEN – C. J. Anderson – 16 rushes, 107 yards, TD Top receivers HOU – DeAndre Hopkins – 5 receptions, 36 yards DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 4 receptions, 86 yards The Broncos' defense surrendered only three field goals by Texans' placekicker Nick Novak, and spoiled quarterback Brock Osweiler's return to Denver, allowing only 131 passing yards. Osweiler spent the previous four seasons (2012–2015) as Peyton Manning's backup quarterback, and started seven games in 2015 while Manning was injured. The Broncos scored three offensive touchdowns: a 4-yard pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian to Demaryius Thomas, plus two rushing touchdowns, one from C. J. Anderson, and the other from rookie Devontae Booker. Placekicker Brandon McManus also added two field goals.Jhabvala, Nicki As promised, Broncos ruin Brock Osweiler's return to Denver in win over Texans http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/24/denver-broncos-houston-texans-week-7/ The Denver Post October 24, 2016 October 24, 2016 Notes This was the first of two games in which the Broncos wore their alternate navy blue uniformsJhabvala, Nicki Broncos to wear alternate all-blue uniforms against Texans http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/18/broncos-to-wear-all-blue-uniforms-against-texans/ The Denver Post October 18, 2016 October 18, 2016 – the other was Week 15 vs. the New England Patriots. This was Broncos' head coach Gary Kubiak's first victory against the Texans, for whom he coached from 2006 to 2013, as well as Kubiak's return to the sideline following a health scare that forced him to miss the team's Week 6 loss to the San Diego Chargers.Jhabvala, Nicki Aqib Talib presents Gary Kubiak with game ball after Broncos' win vs. Texans http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/25/aqib-talib-presents-gary-kubiak-with-game-ball-after-broncos-win-vs-texans/ The Denver Post October 24, 2016 October 24, 2016 During halftime, three former Broncos were inducted into the Ring of Fame: Placekicker Jason Elam, who played with the Broncos from 1993 to 2007 and is the franchise's all-time leader in field goals (395) and points scored (1,786); defensive lineman Simon Fletcher, who played with the Broncos from 1985 to 1995 and is the franchise's all-time leader in sacks (97.5) and consecutive games played (172); safety John Lynch, who played four seasons with the Broncos from 2004 to 2007.Saunders, Patrick Broncos Ring of Fame inductees Simon Fletcher, Jason Elam, John Lynch salute fans, owner Pat Bowlen http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/24/broncos-ring-fame-inductees-simon-fletcher-jason-elam-john-lynch/ The Denver Post October 24, 2016 October 24, 2016 Week 8: vs. San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eight: San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary October 30 2:05 pm. MDT Chargers 7 0 6 6 Broncos 3 7 7 10 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 76,756 76 F C, partly cloudy Tony Corrente CBS Greg Gumbel, Trent Green and Jamie Erdahl Recap, Gamebook First quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 28-yard field goal, 11:05. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:55. SD – Antonio Gates 7-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Josh Lambo kick), 7:24. Chargers 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 3:41. Second quarter DEN – Bradley Roby 49-yard interception return (Brandon McManus kick), 9:10. Broncos 10–7. Third quarter DEN – Devontae Booker 3-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 12:45. Broncos 17–7. Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, 0:45. SD – Travis Benjamin 14-yard pass from Philip Rivers (kick blocked), 4:02. Broncos 17–13. Drive: 13 plays, 98 yards, 7:42. Fourth quarter DEN – Juwan Thompson 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 12:32. Broncos 24–13. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:30. SD – Casey Hayward 24-yard interception return (pass failed), 8:02. Broncos 24–19. DEN – Brandon McManus 22-yard field goal, 5:19. Broncos 27–19. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:43. Top passers SD – Philip Rivers – 20/47, 267 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT DEN – Trevor Siemian – 20/38, 276 yards, INT Top rushers SD – Melvin Gordon – 23 rushes, 111 yards DEN – Devontae Booker – 19 rushes, 54 yards, TD Top receivers SD – Dontrelle Inman – 4 receptions, 72 yards DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 5 receptions, 79 yards For the second time in a three-week span, the Broncos faced their AFC West rivals, the San Diego Chargers. Following a 28-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus on the Broncos' opening possession, a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Philip Rivers to tight end Antonio Gates gave the Chargers their only lead of the game. The Broncos' defense then proceeded to frustrate the Chargers' offense, including three interceptions of Rivers. In the second quarter, Broncos' cornerback Bradley Roby returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown, and Chargers' placekicker Josh Lambo later missed on a 44-yard field goal attempt. On the Chargers' opening possession of the second half, the Broncos took advantage of a Rivers' interception deep in Chargers' territory, and added to their lead, with running back Devontae Booker rushing for a 3-yard touchdown. Rivers subsequently threw another interception deep in Chargers' territory, his third of the game; however, a fumble by Booker gave the football back to the Chargers. Thirteen plays and 98 yards later, the Chargers narrowed the Broncos' lead, with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Rivers to wide receiver Travis Benjamin. Broncos' linebacker Shaquil Barrett blocked the extra point attempt, keeping the score at 17–13.Jhabvala, Nicki Defense's big plays key Denver Broncos' victory over San Diego Chargers http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/30/denver-broncos-san-diego-chargers-week-8/ The Denver Post October 30, 2016 October 30, 2016 The Broncos responded early in the fourth quarter, with running back Juwan Thompson rushing for a 1-yard touchdown. On the Broncos' next possession, quarterback Trevor Siemian was intercepted by Chargers' cornerback Casey Hayward, who returned the football 16 yards for a touchdown. The initial two-point conversion pass from Rivers to Gates was successful, however, it was nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty on Gates. Rivers' second attempt intended for tight end Hunter Henry was incomplete, keeping the score at 24–19 with 8:10 remaining in the game. Two long pass plays from Siemian—one to tight end Virgil Green for 31 yards and another to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas for 40 yards—gave the Broncos a first-and-goal at the 4-yard line. However, the Chargers' defense forced the Broncos to settle for a 22-yard field goal by McManus. The Chargers attempted a rally, and with 2:54 remaining, the Chargers had a first-and-goal at the 2-yard line, but Rivers threw four consecutive incompletions, the last of which was knocked away by Broncos' cornerback Lorenzo Doss at the goal line. While backed up deep in their own territory, the Broncos' offense went three-and-out, and were forced to punt, giving the Chargers one last possession. The Broncos' defense stood their ground, not allowing the Chargers to advance past midfield. Notes Broncos' defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was rushed to a Denver-area hospital, following a second-quarter sideline collision after Chargers' running back Melvin Gordon was blocked into him. Linebackers coach Reggie Herring filled in for Phillips for the remainder of the game. This was the Broncos' final game against the San Diego Chargers—home or away—prior to the Chargers' relocation to Los Angeles in 2017.Groke, Nick Wade Phillips leaves Broncos game on a stretcher after in-game collision http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/30/wade-phillips-collision-denver-broncos/ The Denver Post October 30, 2016 October 30, 2016 Week 9: at Oakland Raiders Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Nine: Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders – Game summary November 6 6:30 pm. MST/5:30 pm. PST Broncos 0 10 0 10 Raiders 6 14 0 10 Oakland Alameda Coliseum, Oakland, California 54,957 65 F C, partly cloudy Clete Blakeman NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Recap, Gamebook First quarter OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 24-yard field goal, 10:21. Raiders 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 4:12. OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 29-yard field goal, 4:52. Raiders 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 4:27. Second quarter OAK – Latavius Murray 1-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:07. Raiders 13–0. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 4:28. DEN – Jordan Norwood 36-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 8:22. Raiders 13–7. Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 3:31. OAK – Latavius Murray 1-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 1:25. Raiders 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:39. DEN – Brandon McManus 55-yard field goal, 0:00. Raiders 20–10. Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 1:25. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 44-yard field goal, 14:56. Raiders 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 4:38. OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 35-yard field goal, 8:19. Raiders 23–13. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 6:37. OAK – Latavius Murray 1-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 6:09. Raiders 30–13. Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:04. DEN – Kapri Bibbs 69-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 5:18. Raiders 30–20. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:51. Top passers DEN – Trevor Siemian – 18/37, 283 yards, 2 TD, INT OAK – Derek Carr – 20/31, 184 yards Top rushers DEN – Devontae Booker – 10 rushes, 22 yards OAK – Latavius Murray – 20 rushes, 114 yards, 3 TD Top receivers DEN – Kapri Bibbs – 1 reception, 69 yards, TD OAK – Amari Cooper – 6 receptions, 56 yards The Raiders dominated the time of possession by a 2–1 margin, and though the Broncos' defense limited Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr to 184 yards passing, running back Latavius Murray amassed 114 rushing yards as well as three touchdowns. The Broncos trailed 23–13 with eight minutes remaining in the game, and attempted a rally, however, quarterback Trevor Siemian was strip-sacked by Raiders' linebacker Khalil Mack, giving the Raiders a short field. A 1-yard touchdown by Murray extended the lead, a drive that was kept alive by one defensive holding and two pass interference penalties on Broncos' cornerback Chris Harris, Jr. On the Broncos' next drive, Siemian connected with running back Kapri Bibbs on a 69-yard touchdown pass to pull to within a 30–20 deficit, but the Broncos got no closer.Jhabvala, Nicki Denver Broncos lose ugly to Oakland Raiders, fall to third place in AFC West http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/06/denver-broncos-oakland-raiders-week-9/ The Denver Post November 6, 2016 November 6, 2016 Week 10: at New Orleans Saints Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Ten: Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints – Game summary November 13 12:00 p.m. CST/11:00 am. MST Broncos 7 3 0 15 Saints 0 3 14 6 Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana 73,138 Played indoors (dome stadium) Bill Vinovich CBS Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson Recap, Gamebook First quarter DEN – Jordan Taylor 14-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 5:45. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 7:15. Second quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 50-yard field goal, 13:42. Broncos 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:11. NO – Wil Lutz 30-yard field goal, 0:00. Broncos 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 0:29. Third quarter NO – Willie Snead 3-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 8:30. Tied 10–10. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:50. NO – Willie Snead 5-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 3:59. Saints 17–10. Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 1:36. Fourth quarter DEN – Demaryius Thomas 2-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 9:37. Tied 17–17. Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:52. DEN – Brandon McManus 28-yard field goal, 3:23. Broncos 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 4:18. DEN – Brandon McManus 37-yard field goal, 2:50. Broncos 23–17. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:18. NO – Brandin Cooks 32-yard pass from Drew Brees, 1:22. Tied 23–23. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:28. DEN – Will Parks defensive two-point conversion, 1:22. Broncos 25–23. Top passers DEN – Trevor Siemian – 25/40, 258 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT NO – Drew Brees – 21/29, 303 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers DEN – Devontae Booker – 24 rushes, 76 yards NO – Mark Ingram II – 11 plays, 50 yards Top receivers DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 8 receptions, 87 yards, TD NO – Brandin Cooks – 3 receptions, 98 yards, TD The Broncos, making their first visit to New Orleans since 2004, jumped out to a 10–0 lead. First, quarterback Trevor Siemian connected with wide receiver Jordan Taylor on a 14-yard touchdown pass. The touchdown was initially ruled as an incomplete pass, but overturned by a replay challenge. Following an interception of Saints' quarterback Drew Brees by cornerback Darian Stewart, placekicker Brandon McManus added a 50-yard field goal early in the second quarter. The Broncos were attempting to add to their lead just before halftime, however Siemian was intercepted by cornerback Sterling Moore, and the Saints quickly advanced 50 yards in only 29 seconds, culminating in a 30-yard field goal by placekicker Wil Lutz. Early in the third quarter, the Saints tied the game, with Brees connecting with wide receiver Willie Snead on a 3-yard touchdown pass. On the Broncos' second possession of the second half, Siemian was intercepted by safety Kenny Vaccaro, and four plays later, another touchdown pass from Brees to Snead from 5 yards out gave the Saints a 17–10 lead.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos' secondary provides sparks in thrilling victory over Saints http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/13/denver-broncos-new-orleans-saints-week-10/ The Denver Post November 13, 2016 November 13, 2016 On the Broncos next drive, McManus missed wide left on a 42-yard field attempt early in the fourth quarter. Two plays into the Saints' next possession, Broncos' cornerback Bradley Roby forced a fumble off wide receiver Michael Thomas, which was recovered by Stewart at the Saints' 27-yard line. Seven plays later, the Broncos tied the game, with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. After forcing the Saints to go three-and-out, the Broncos drove down the field, but had to settle on a 28-yard field goal by McManus. The Broncos' defense forced another fumble deep in Saints' territory, but had to settle on a 37-yard field goal by McManus with 2:50 remaining in the game, while forcing the Saints to burn the last two of their three team timeouts. The Saints then drove 75 yards in only six plays, culminating in Brees throwing a 32-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks to tie the game at 23–23 with 1:30 remaining in the game. However, Lutz's extra point attempt was blocked by Justin Simmons, and Will Parks scooped up the football and ran to the end zone for a defensive two-point conversion. The Saints sideline claimed that Parks may have stepped out of bounds, but the initial ruling on the field was upheld after an instant replay review. The Saints' onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, sealing the controversial win for the Broncos. Notes Darian Stewart became the Broncos' first defensive player since Deltha O'Neal in 2001 to record three takeaways in one game.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos agree to 4-year extension with safety Darian Stewart http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/26/denver-broncos-darian-stewart-contract-extension/ The Denver Post November 26, 2016 November 26, 2016 Week 12: vs. Kansas City Chiefs Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Twelve: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – Game summary November 27 6:30 pm. MST Chiefs 0 9 7 8 6 Broncos 0 3 7 14 3 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 76,819 44 F C, mostly cloudy Pete Morelli NBC Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Recap, Gamebook First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter KC – Russell Okung tackled in the end zone for a safety, 6:16. Chiefs 2–0. KC – Tyreek Hill 86-yard kickoff return (Cairo Santos kick), 6:04. Chiefs 9–0. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:12. DEN – Brandon McManus 33-yard field goal, 1:47. Chiefs 9–3. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:17. Third quarter DEN – Jordan Taylor 6-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 8:37. Broncos 10–9. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 5:20. KC – Tyreek Hill 3-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 0:30. Chiefs 16–10. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:07. Fourth quarter DEN – Emmanuel Sanders 35-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 7:47. Broncos 17–16. Drive: 4 plays, 88 yards, 1:37. DEN – Bennie Fowler 76-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 3:00. Broncos 24–16. Drive: 6 plays, 96 yards, 2:37. KC – Tyreek Hill 3-yard pass from Alex Smith (Alex Smith–Demetrius Harris pass), 0:12. Tied 24–24. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 2:48. Overtime DEN – Brandon McManus 44-yard field goal, 8:51. Broncos 27–24. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 6:09. KC – Cairo Santos 37-yard field goal, 4:19. Tied 27–27. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:32. KC – Cairo Santos 34-yard field goal, 0:02. Chiefs 30–27. Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:01. Top passers KC – Alex Smith – 26/44, 220 yards, TD DEN – Trevor Siemian – 20/34, 368 yards, 3 TD Top rushers KC – Spencer Ware – 17 rushes, 64 yards DEN – Devontae Booker – 24 rushes, 79 yards Top receivers KC – Travis Kelce – 8 receptions, 101 yards DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 7 receptions, 162 yards, TD After a scoreless first quarter, the Chiefs took a 9–0 lead midway through the second quarter. After Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian was strip-sacked near the goal line, offensive tackle Russell Okung was tackled in the end zone trying to recover the fumble and the Chiefs were awarded a safety; running back Tyreek Hill then returned the ensuing free kick 86 yards for a touchdown. A 33-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus just after the two-minute warning put the Broncos on the scoreboard. The Broncos grabbed the lead midway through the third quarter, with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to wide receiver Jordan Taylor. The Chiefs responded on their next possession, with Hill rushing for a 3-yard touchdown. The drive was extended after the Chiefs accepted an illegal formation penalty on the Broncos that nullified a 35-yard field goal by placekicker Cairo Santos. The Broncos re-claimed the lead midway through the fourth quarter, with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. After forcing a Chiefs' punt, the Broncos were attempting to run out the clock after earning a first down with 3:31 remaining in the game. Two plays later, and after the Chiefs had used all of their team timeouts, the Broncos extended their lead to 24–16, with a 76-yard touchdown pass from Siemian to wide receiver Bennie Fowler.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos blow lead late in regulation, lose to Chiefs in overtime http://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/27/denver-broncos-kansas-city-chiefs-week-12/ The Denver Post November 27, 2016 November 27, 2016 However, the Broncos' defense was unable to keep the Chiefs out of the end zone. Quarterback Alex Smith methodically engineered a game-tying 13-play, 75-yard drive, with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Hill, coupled with a two-point conversion pass to tight end Demetrius Harris. The play was initially ruled down at the 1-yard line with 15 seconds remaining, but overturned by instant replay, sending the game to overtime. The Broncos won the overtime coin toss, and the teams exchanged field goals on their initial possessions: a 44-yarder by Brandon McManus followed by a 37-yarder by Santos. The Broncos' next overtime possession commenced with 4:19 remaining, and drove to as far as the Chiefs' 44-yard line. Instead of a short punt, Broncos' head coach Gary Kubiak elected to send McManus onto the field for a potential game-winning 62-yard field goal, however, McManus attempt was both short and wide left, giving the Chiefs possession at the Broncos' 48-yard line with 1:08 remaining. Four plays later, and with five seconds remaining, Santos kicked the game-winning 34-yard field goal for the Chiefs, which initially caromed off the left upright. Week 13: at Jacksonville Jaguars Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Thirteen: Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary December 4 1:00 pm. EST/11:00 am. MST Broncos 0 10 7 3 Jaguars 0 3 0 7 EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida 63,075 70 F C, partly cloudy Craig Wrolstad CBS Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots Recap, Gamebook First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter JAX – Jason Myers 47-yard field goal, 11:01. Jaguars 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 3:08. DEN – Devontae Booker 6-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 6:54. Broncos 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:07. DEN – Brandon McManus 32-yard field goal, 0:01. Broncos 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 29 yards, 0:46. Third quarter DEN – Bradley Roby 51-yard interception return (Brandon McManus kick), 7:34. Broncos 17–3. Fourth quarter JAX – Blake Bortles 22-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 14:03. Broncos 17–10. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:45. DEN – Brandon McManus 41-yard field goal, 0:29. Broncos 20–10. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:58. Top passers DEN – Paxton Lynch – 12/24, 104 yards JAX – Blake Bortles – 19/42, 181 yards, 2 INT Top rushers DEN – Kapri Bibbs – 5 rushes, 49 yards JAX – T. J. Yeldon – 14 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 6 receptions, 61 yards JAX – Neal Sterling – 5 receptions, 43 yards For the second time this season, backup quarterback Paxton Lynch started in place of Trevor Siemian, who missed the game due to a sprained foot. Following a scoreless first quarter, a 47-yard field goal by placekicker Jason Myers gave the Jaguars the brief lead. The Broncos then reeled off 17 unanswered points, with a 6-yard touchdown run by running back Devontae Booker and a 32-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus just before halftime. Then, in the third quarter, cornerback Bradley Roby returned an interception off quarterback Blake Bortles 51 yards for a touchdown. The Jaguars narrowed the Broncos' lead to 17–10 early in the fourth quarter, when Bortles ran for a 22-yard touchdown. Following an exchange of punts throughout the majority of the fourth quarter, the Jaguars were attempting a rally just after the two-minute warning, when Broncos' linebacker Shane Ray forced a strip sack and fumble recovery off Bortles in Jaguars' territory. Four plays later, McManus added a 41-yard field goal with only 33 seconds remaining to put the game out of reach.Jhabvala, Nicki With Paxton Lynch at helm, Broncos hang on for win over Jaguars http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/04/denver-broncos-jacksonville-jaguars-week-13/ The Denver Post December 4, 2016 December 4, 2016 Week 14: at Tennessee Titans Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fourteen: Denver Broncos at Tennessee Titans – Game summary December 11 12:00 pm. CST/11:00 am. MST Broncos 0 0 0 10 Titans 10 3 0 0 Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee 68,780 50 F C, sunny John Parry CBS Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn Recap, Gamebook First quarter TEN – DeMarco Murray 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 7:29. Titans 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 6:06. TEN – Ryan Succop 53-yard field goal, 5:48. Titans 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:00. Second quarter TEN – Ryan Succop 41-yard field goal, 1:27. Titans 13–0. Drive: 19 plays, 74 yards, 8:04. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter DEN – Emmanuel Sanders 3-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 9:58. Titans 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 2:36. DEN – Brandon McManus 34-yard field goal, 4:28. Titans 13–10. Drive: 11 plays, 39 yards, 4:27. Top passers DEN – Trevor Siemian – 35/51, 334 yards, TD TEN – Marcus Mariota – 6/20, 88 yards Top rushers DEN – Justin Forsett – 6 rushes, 17 yards TEN – DeMarco Murray – 21 rushes, 92 yards, TD Top receivers DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 11 receptions, 100 yards TEN – Delanie Walker – 2 receptions, 30 yards The Broncos' defense limited Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota to only 88 yards passing on 6 of 20 attempts; however, the Titans controlled the first half time of possession by a 2–1 margin and led 10–0 in the first quarter. Running back DeMarco Murray rushed for a 1-yard touchdown and placekicker Ryan Succop kicked a 53-yard field goal; the latter scoring play occurred after the Titans' defense forced a fumble off Broncos' running back Justin Forsett. A 41-yard field goal by Succop just before halftime gave the Titans a 13–0 lead. The Broncos' offense did not cross midfield in the first half. After a scoreless third quarter, the Broncos were attempting to cut into the Titans' lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Titans' defense stopped the Broncos on a 4th-and-goal. After forcing a Titans' punt, the Broncos finally got on the scoreboard with ten minutes remaining in the game, with quarterback Trevor Siemian connecting on a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. After forcing a three-and-out from the Titans, the Broncos marched down to as far as the Titans' 16-yard line, but had to settle on a 34-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus to narrow the Titans' lead to 13–10 with 4:33 remaining in the game. After forcing another Titans' punt, the Broncos had one last possession, hoping for a rally. With 1:04 remaining in the game, Siemian completed a pass to tight end A. J. Derby at the 41-yard line, however, Titans' linebacker Avery Williamson forced a fumble off Derby, which was recovered by safety Daimion Stafford to seal the win for the Titans.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos' playoff hopes in doubt after troubling loss to Titans http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/11/denver-broncos-tennessee-titans-week-14/ The Denver Post December 11, 2016 December 11, 2016 Week 15: vs. New England Patriots Denver Broncos; border:2px solid #0A2343;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fifteen: New England Patriots at Denver Broncos – Game summary December 18 2:25 pm. MST Patriots 3 7 3 3 Broncos 3 0 0 0 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 76,893 18 F C, sunny Walt Anderson CBS Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson Recap, Gamebook First quarter NE – Stephen Gostkowski 45-yard field goal, 12:27. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:49. DEN – Brandon McManus 33-yard field goal, 6:58. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 2:55. Second quarter NE – LeGarrette Blount 1-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 11:01. Patriots 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:49. Third quarter NE – Stephen Gostkowski 40-yard field goal, 5:28. Patriots 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:12. Fourth quarter NE – Stephen Gostkowski 21-yard field goal, 8:16. Patriots 16–3. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 2:40. Top passers NE – Tom Brady – 16/32, 188 yards DEN – Trevor Siemian – 25/40, 282 yards, INT Top rushers NE – Dion Lewis – 18 rushes, 95 yards DEN – Justin Forsett – 10 rushes, 37 yards Top receivers NE – Julian Edelman – 6 receptions, 75 yards DEN – Demaryius Thomas – 7 receptions, 91 yards The Broncos' defense limited Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady to 188 yards passing and no touchdowns, but their defensive effort was wasted by a poor performance from their inconsistent offense. The Broncos' only scoring play was a 33-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus. In the first quarter, a fumbled punt by Jordan Norwood led to a 45-yard field goal by Patriots' placekicker Stephen Gostkowski. An interception off Broncos' quarterback Trevor Siemian by cornerback Logan Ryan resulted in the only touchdown of the game—a 1-yard run by Patriots' running back LeGarrette Blount in the second quarter. Gostkowski added two more field goals—a 40-yarder in the third quarter and a 21-yarder in the fourth.Jhabvala, Nicki Broncos' offense goes cold, playoff hopes dwindle with loss to Patriots http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/18/denver-broncos-new-england-patriots-week-15/ The Denver Post December 18, 2016 December 18, 2016 Notes The Broncos wore their alternate navy blue uniforms for this game. Week 16: at Kansas City Chiefs NFL on Christmas Day Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Sixteen: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary December 25 7:30 pm. CST/6:30 pm. MST Broncos 7 3 0 0 Chiefs 21 0 0 12 Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri 76,671 53 F C, cloudy, rain Tony Corrente NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Recap, Gamebook First quarter KC – Alex Smith 10-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 8:59. Chiefs 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:51. KC – Tyreek Hill 70-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 5:17. Chiefs 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 81 yards, 2:12. DEN – Justin Forsett 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 1:54. Chiefs 14–7. Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:41. KC – Travis Kelce 80-yard pass from Alex Smith (Cairo Santos kick), 0:53. Chiefs 21–7. Drive: 2 plays, 84 yards, 1:01. Second quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 52-yard field goal, 6:38. Chiefs 21–10. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 1:47. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter KC – Cairo Santos 27-yard field goal, 11:59. Chiefs 24–10. Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:59. KC – Cairo Santos 39-yard field goal, 8:51. Chiefs 27–10. Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, 2:58. KC – Demetrius Harris 2-yard pass from Dontari Poe (kick failed, wide left), 1:52. Chiefs 33–10. Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 4:31. Top passers DEN – Trevor Siemian – 17/43, 183 yards, INT KC – Alex Smith – 25/36, 244 yards, TD, INT Top rushers DEN – Devontae Booker – 5 rushes, 44 yards KC – Tyreek Hill – 6 rushes, 95 yards, TD Top receivers DEN – Devontae Booker – 6 receptions, 44 yards KC – Travis Kelce – 11 receptions, 160 yards, TD The Chiefs jumped out to a 21–7 lead at the end of the first quarter, consisting of a 10-yard touchdown run by quarterback Alex Smith, followed by Smith throwing a pair of touchdown passes—a 70-yarder to wide receiver Tyreek Hill and an 80-yarder to tight end Travis Kelce. The Broncos' only touchdown of the game was a 1-yard run by running back Justin Forsett, which occurred after a Justin Simmons' interception of Smith. A 52-yard field goal by placekicker Brandon McManus midway through the second quarter was the Broncos' only other scoring play of the game; a fake field goal attempt just before halftime was unsuccessful. After a scoreless third quarter, the Chiefs pulled away in the fourth quarter, with two field goals by placekicker Cairo Santos—from 27 and 39 yards out—and nose tackle Dontari Poe throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Demetrius Harris (with a missed extra point). The latter field goal occurred after Broncos' return specialist Kalif Raymond muffed a punt return.Jhabvala, Nicki Denver Broncos miss playoffs with blowout loss to Kansas City Chiefs http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/25/denver-broncos-kansas-city-chiefs-week-16/ The Denver Post December 25, 2016 December 25, 2016 Notes With the loss, the Broncos were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2010, lost all three of their AFC West divisional road games for the first time since 2010 and suffered their first season sweep at the hands of the Chiefs since 2000. The Broncos' streak of five consecutive playoff appearances—the longest in franchise history—came to an end. For the first time since 1966, the Broncos' offense scored 10 of fewer points for a third consecutive game. The Broncos' defense surrendered 330 yards in the first half—the most the Broncos have surrendered in a half since 1981, and 484 for the entire game—the most since 2013.Jhabvala, Nicki By the Numbers: Broncos' playoff hopes dashed in record-setting loss http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/26/denver-broncos-kansas-city-chiefs-by-the-numbers/ The Denver Post December 26, 2016 December 26, 2016 This would also be the final career game of outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, who would have season-ending back surgery the next week.DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7 https://web.archive.org/web/20170825094131/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7 dead August 25, 2017 DiLalla, Aric DenverBroncos.com December 28, 2016 Week 17: vs. Oakland Raiders Denver Broncos 2016 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seventeen: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos – Game summary January 1, 2017 2:25 pm. MST Raiders 0 0 6 0 Broncos 7 10 7 0 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 76,836 45 F C, mostly cloudy Brad Allen CBS Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson Recap, Gamebook First quarter DEN – Devontae Booker 11-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 10:15. Broncos 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 4:45. Second quarter DEN – Brandon McManus 22-yard field goal, 11:30. Broncos 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 4:44. DEN – Devontae Booker 43-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 1:44. Broncos 17–0. Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:24. Third quarter DEN – Virgil Green 2-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 8:14. Broncos 24–0. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:46. OAK – Amari Cooper 32-yard pass from Connor Cook (pass failed), 3:09. Broncos 24–6. Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 1:29. Fourth quarter No scoring plays Top passers OAK – Connor Cook – 14/21, 150 yards, TD, INT DEN – Trevor Siemian – 17/27, 206 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers OAK – DeAndré Washington – 7 rushes, 43 yards DEN – Justin Forsett – 22 rushes, 90 yards Top receivers OAK – Michael Crabtree – 5 receptions, 47 yards DEN – Devontae Booker – 2 receptions, 52 yards, TD The Broncos jumped out to a 24–0 lead midway through the third quarter and spoiled the Raiders' chances of earning the AFC West division title and a first-round bye. Running back Devontae Booker scored two touchdowns—an 11-yard run in the first quarter and on a 43-yard pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian, who also connected on a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Virgil Green in the third quarter. Placekicker Brandon McManus added a 22-yard field goal in the second quarter. The only scoring play allowed by the Broncos' defense was a 32-yard touchdown pass from Raiders' quarterback Connor Cook to wide receiver Amari Cooper. Cook substituted for starter Matt McGloin, who left the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. McGloin was named the Raiders' starting quarterback after Derek Carr suffered a season-ending leg fracture during the previous week.Groke, Nick Broncos, at a coaching crossroads, stick with Trevor Siemian in blowout win over Raiders http://www.denverpost.com/2017/01/01/oakland-raiders-denver-broncos-week-17/ The Denver Post January 1, 2017 January 1, 2017 Notes This was Gary Kubiak's final game as the Broncos' head coach, as he retired from coaching on the following day due to concerns over his health. Standings Division DEN Conference DEN Statistics Team leaders Category Player(s) Value Passing yards Trevor Siemian 3,401 Passing touchdowns Trevor Siemian 18 Rushing yards Devontae Booker 612 Rushing touchdowns C. J. AndersonDevontae Booker 4 Receptions Demaryius Thomas 90 Receiving yards Demaryius Thomas 1,083 Receiving touchdowns Demaryius ThomasEmmanuel Sanders 5 Points Brandon McManus 119 Kickoff return yards Cody Latimer 200 Punt return yards Jordan Norwood 204 Tackles Todd Davis 96 Sacks Von Miller 13.5 Forced fumbles T. J. WardVon Miller 3 Interceptions Aqib TalibDarian Stewart 3 Source for this section: Denver Broncos' official website.Denver Broncos Team Statistics http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/statistics.html Denver Broncos January 2, 2017 January 2, 2017 NOTE: Search for the 2016 season. League rankings Offense Category Value NFL rank(out of 32) Total yards 323.1 YPG Yards per game 27th Yards per play 5.1 26th Rushing yards 92.8 YPG 27th Yards per rush 3.6 28th Passing yards 230.3 YPG T– Tied for21st Yards per pass 6.9 20th Total touchdowns 35 T–24th Rushing touchdowns 11 T–20th Receiving touchdowns 20 T–21st Scoring 20.8 PPG Points per game 22nd Pass completions 339/570 (.595) 25th Third downs 75/219 (.342) 31st First downs per game 18.1 28th Possession average 29:03 Per game 27th Fewest sacks allowed 40 24th Turnover differential +2 T–13th Fewest penalties 119 27th Fewest penalty yardage 985 25th Defense Category Value NFL rank(out of 32) Total yards 316.1 YPG 4th Yards per play 4.7 1st Rushing yards 130.3 YPG 28th Yards per rush 4.3 18th Passing yards 185.8 YPG 1st Yards per pass 5.8 1st Total touchdowns Opponents' touchdowns 30 3rd Rushing touchdowns 15 T–18th Receiving touchdowns 13 1st Scoring 18.6 PPG 4th Pass completions 306/552 (.554) 1st Third downs 86/236 (.364) 5th First downs per game 19.1 9th Sacks 42 T–3rd Forced fumbles 16 T–7th Fumble recoveries 13 T–4th Interceptions 14 T–12th Fewest penalties 110 T–21st Fewest penalty yardage 990 26th Special Teams Category Value NFL rank(out of 32) Kickoff returns 22.9 YPR Yards per return 11th Punt returns 8.5 YPR 15th Gross punting 45.7 YPP Yards per punt 16th Net punting 41.3 YPP 9th Kickoff coverage Opponents' kickoff returns 20.2 YPR 7th Punt coverage Opponents' punt returns 6.8 YPR 7th Source for this section: NFL.com.NFL.com Statistics http://www.nfl.com/stats/team NFL.com January 2, 2017 January 2, 2017 NOTE: Search for the 2016 season. Awards and honors Recipient awards Von Miller Week 2: AFC Defensive Player of the WeekDeisley, Caroline Von Miller named AFC Defensive Player of the Week http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Von-Miller-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Week/2f71da53-910c-480c-add7-58b5c10855dc https://web.archive.org/web/20160922130007/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Von-Miller-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Week/2f71da53-910c-480c-add7-58b5c10855dc dead September 22, 2016 Denver Broncos September 21, 2016 September 21, 2016 September: AFC Defensive Player of the MonthVon Miller named AFC Defensive Player of the Month http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Von-Miller-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Month/baa39603-0fdd-4361-bc42-87c1111fb4e6 https://web.archive.org/web/20160930164333/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Von-Miller-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Month/baa39603-0fdd-4361-bc42-87c1111fb4e6 dead September 30, 2016 Denver Broncos September 29, 2016 September 29, 2016 Bradley Roby Week 8: AFC Defensive Player of the WeekDeisley, Caroline Bradley Roby named AFC Defensive Player of the Week http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Bradley-Roby-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Week/6034ff3d-110b-4a67-8085-4eec4add3715 https://web.archive.org/web/20161103132349/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Bradley-Roby-named-AFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Week/6034ff3d-110b-4a67-8085-4eec4add3715 dead November 3, 2016 Denver Broncos November 2, 2016 November 2, 2016 Trevor Siemian Week 3: AFC Offensive Player of the WeekDiLalla, Aric Trevor Siemian named AFC Offensive Player of the Week http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Trevor-Siemian-named-AFC-Offensive-Player-of-the-Week/de7671be-01e8-489f-9045-5440a2b1421d https://web.archive.org/web/20160929140737/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Trevor-Siemian-named-AFC-Offensive-Player-of-the-Week/de7671be-01e8-489f-9045-5440a2b1421d dead September 29, 2016 Denver Broncos September 28, 2016 September 28, 2016 Justin Simmons Week 10: AFC Special Teams Player of the WeekDiLalla, Aric Justin Simmons named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Justin-Simmons-named-AFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/f21e2103-4611-4980-af53-84a33befb89d https://web.archive.org/web/20161117070940/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Justin-Simmons-named-AFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/f21e2103-4611-4980-af53-84a33befb89d dead November 17, 2016 Denver Broncos November 16, 2016 November 16, 2016 Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections Three Broncos were selected to the 2017 Pro Bowl: Linebacker Von Miller and cornerbacks Chris Harris, Jr. and Aqib Talib.Mason, Andrew Three for the show: Chris Harris Jr., Von Miller, Aqib Talib selected for Pro Bowl http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Three-for-the-show-Chris-Harris-Jr-Von-Miller-Aqib-Talib-selected-for-Pro-Bowl/1a62be33-00db-4d2c-b0bb-865ab7a81f3d Denver Broncos December 20, 2016 December 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161221175854/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Three-for-the-show-Chris-Harris-Jr-Von-Miller-Aqib-Talib-selected-for-Pro-Bowl/1a62be33-00db-4d2c-b0bb-865ab7a81f3d December 21, 2016 dead All three were also voted to the 2016 All-Pro Team and named to the First Team.Mason, Andrew Chris Harris Jr., Von Miller, Aqib Talib earn first-team All-Pro nods http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Chris-Harris-Jr-Von-Miller-Aqib-Talib-earn-first-team-All-Pro-nods/709a51f5-a180-4dee-a4ea-21d5935c4b66 Denver Broncos January 6, 2017 January 6, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170107174951/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Chris-Harris-Jr-Von-Miller-Aqib-Talib-earn-first-team-All-Pro-nods/709a51f5-a180-4dee-a4ea-21d5935c4b66 January 7, 2017 dead Safety Darian StewartDiLalla, Aric Darian Stewart named to 2017 NFL Pro Bowl http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Darian-Stewart-named-to-2017-NFL-Pro-Bowl/faa37db8-2ee9-4d47-a36c-7bc947cc1815 Denver Broncos January 17, 2017 January 17, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170118164921/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Darian-Stewart-named-to-2017-NFL-Pro-Bowl/faa37db8-2ee9-4d47-a36c-7bc947cc1815 2017-01-18 dead and wide receivers Emmanuel SandersDiLalla, Aric Emmanuel Sanders named to Pro Bowl http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Emmanuel-Sanders-named-to-Pro-Bowl/581697be-aa05-4f38-b4ea-a46f581d1e2a Denver Broncos January 18, 2017 January 18, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170119064018/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Emmanuel-Sanders-named-to-Pro-Bowl/581697be-aa05-4f38-b4ea-a46f581d1e2a 2017-01-19 dead and Demaryius ThomasSwanson, Ben Demaryius Thomas named to 2017 Pro Bowl http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Demaryius-Thomas-named-to-2017-Pro-Bowl/16cd5f5c-e54a-41f9-8971-d0d632e71f55 Denver Broncos January 23, 2017 January 23, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170127040128/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Demaryius-Thomas-named-to-2017-Pro-Bowl/16cd5f5c-e54a-41f9-8971-d0d632e71f55 January 27, 2017 dead mdy-all were later added to the Pro Bowl roster as replacements. Other news and notes August 25: Executive vice president/general manager John Elway was added to the NFL's competition committee.Mason, Andrew Joe Ellis, John Elway join prestigious league committees http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Joe-Ellis-John-Elway-join-prestigious-league-committees/5a26a820-20be-496c-bde3-62f5d780f813 Denver Broncos August 25, 2016 August 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160826203126/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Joe-Ellis-John-Elway-join-prestigious-league-committees/5a26a820-20be-496c-bde3-62f5d780f813 August 26, 2016 dead September 7: The Broncos and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders agreed on a three-year contract extension that will keep Sanders in Denver through the 2019 season. The initial three-year contract that Sanders signed with the Broncos in 2014 was set to expire after the 2016 season.Mason, Andrew Broncos agree to terms with WR Emmanuel Sanders on a contract extension http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-agree-to-terms-with-WR-Emmanuel-Sanders-on-a-contract-extension/a63ad64b-3b2e-4b9d-aed6-bbc4a6646372 Denver Broncos September 7, 2016 September 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20171216041738/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-agree-to-terms-with-WR-Emmanuel-Sanders-on-a-contract-extension/a63ad64b-3b2e-4b9d-aed6-bbc4a6646372 December 16, 2017 dead mdy-all September 13: The Broncos' Color Rush uniforms were unveiled, which the team wore during their Week 6 Thursday Night loss at the San Diego Chargers. The uniform kit contained the following features: orange pants, which the team wore for the first time since 1979, orange socks and shoes, as well as block-style numerals trimmed in navy blue that mirrored the team's 1968–96 uniform style. Due to the NFL's one-helmet rule implemented in 2013, the helmets remained the same, with the team temporarily replacing the modern primary logo with the throwback "D" horse logo.Mason, Andrew NFL reveals Color Rush jersey for the Broncos http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-reveals-Color-Rush-jersey-for-the-Broncos/e11d54a3-3b9d-4e90-8078-3157abaf0482 Denver Broncos September 13, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170902105427/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-reveals-Color-Rush-jersey-for-the-Broncos/e11d54a3-3b9d-4e90-8078-3157abaf0482 2017-09-02 dead November 26: The Broncos and safety Darian Stewart agreed on a four-year contract extension that will keep Stewart in Denver through the 2020 season. The initial two-year contract that Stewart signed with the Broncos in 2015 was set to expire after the 2016 season. Notes References 30em External links http://www.denverbroncos.com The Denver Post – Complete Broncos Coverage 2016 Season page on Pro Football Reference NFL Nation Blog – ESPN Denver Category:Denver Broncos seasons Denver Broncos