Led by second-year head coach and general manager Lou Saban, the Broncos improved their record from the previous season by posting a record of five wins and nine losses.
They finished fourth in the AFL's Western division for the sixth straight season; the expansion Cincinnati Bengals finished fifth, allowing Denver to escape the cellar.
There were threats of the Broncos relocating to Atlanta, Chicago, and Birmingham, Alabama.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams
Rookies in italics [4] Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings in the AFL.