When did the Broncos last make the playoffs? 6 crazy sports events that have happened since

It’s been a long time since the Denver Broncos were this good.

I don’t necessarily mean that Sean Payton’s bunch is a bona fide Super Bowl contender or anything. It’s just that it’s been a very long time since we saw a likely playoff NFL team in the Mile High City. Over eight years, in fact. But with just one win in their last three regular-season games this year, the Broncos can officially clinch their first postseason berth since … 2016, when they won Super Bowl 50. That means it can even happen on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers.

With Broncos’ history potentially on the line over the next few weeks, I thought it’d be fun to look at what crazy things have happened in the sports world since the last time Denver pro football was this relevant. Suffice it to say, dearest readers, there’s a LOT of ground to cover.

Let’s dive in.