In the playoffs, the Broncos were upset by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round, 30–27.

Prior to their defeat, they were the top-seeded team in the NFL and were heavily favored to go to and win the Super Bowl by many analysts, breaking the AFC losing streak from the 1980s.

The loss rendered the 1996 Broncos team as a historic failure, as it was a major Super Bowl or bust year.

Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams 53 active, 2 inactive, 5 practice squad Reserve

at Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO AP Offensive Player of the Year – Terrell Davis UPI AFL-AFC Offensive MVP – Terrell Davis (1996 was the last year this award was given out) Terrell Davis set franchise rushing record for most carries (345) in a season and most rushing touchdowns (13) in a season Terrell Davis reached 1,000 yards faster than any Denver Bronco running back in franchise history This article relating to an American football season is a stub.