However, the season ended up as highly disappointing, as the team finished with an 8–8 record and missed the playoffs.
It was also Terrell Davis' final season before various knee ailments forced him to retire in the 2002 preseason.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve The Broncos opened the 2001 NFL season with a Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants on September 10, 2001, in their new stadium, Invesco Field at Mile High.
Wide receiver Ed McCaffrey suffered a season-ending injury with a broken leg.
The late game and location would serve a role in sparing at least two lives the following day during the September 11th attacks.