Led by first-year head coach and general manager Lou Saban, the Broncos posted a record of three wins and eleven losses, last in the AFL's Western division.
Running back Floyd Little, a first round draft choice (sixth overall), was team captain in his rookie season.
Inter-league play between the AFL and NFL in the exhibition season began this year.
The team made slight modifications to the uniforms until they were retired 30 years later, after the 1996 season.
Rookies in italics Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings in the AFL.