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Denver Broncos: Most Disappointing Seasons in team history

By Tylor Walden

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 12: A dejected fan of the Denver Broncos stands in the seats after the Baltimore Ravens won 38-35 in the second overtime against the Broncos during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 12: A dejected fan of the Denver Broncos stands in the seats after the Baltimore Ravens won 38-35 in the second overtime against the Broncos during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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DENVER – JANUARY 22: Cedrick Wilson #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a reception against Domonique Foxworth #22 of the Denver Broncos during the AFC Championship Game January 22, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The Steelers won 34-17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

2005 Denver Broncos Season

As a Denver Broncos fan, this was the first season that ended in disappointment for me. I know that there was the 1999 season, but this one really hit home with me. Denver started ugly, getting thrashed by the Miami Dolphins 34-10. But then would win some key games.

Denver even defeated the defending AFC and NFC Champions in the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. Their two losses against the New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs were by a combined five points.

The team finished with a 13-3 record, which was best for second in the AFC behind the Indianapolis Colts, led by Peyton Manning. In their first home playoff game since John Elway’s retirement, the Broncos dispatched the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots 27-13. With the Colts losing the next day, it seemed like a Super Bowl return was in the cards for the Broncos.

Sadly, the Broncos were defeated soundly by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game 34-17. The team did not come out to play, as they saw themselves down 24-3 at the half. Turnovers hurt them in the worst way.

Before Peyton Manning arrived, I seriously believed this team had what it could take to win another Super Bowl. But it just was not meant to be.

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