The 2000 season was the

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' 31st in the

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(NFL) and their 41st overall. It also was the team's final year at the famous

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. The Broncos rebounded from their previous output, winning 11 games and finished 2nd in the AFC West. Denver's season ended with a 21–3 defeat to the

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in the Wildcard round. The Ravens won the Super Bowl that year. With running back

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still struggling with injuries, Denver turned to rookie Mike Anderson, who had a successful rookie campaign and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year following the season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Draft notes

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

Postseason

Awards and records

*Mike Anderson, franchise record, most rushing yards in one game, 251 yards (December 3, 2000) NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, , p. 44 *Mike Anderson, NFL record, most rushing yards in one game for a rookie, 251 yards (December 3, 2000) NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, , p. 438 *

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, franchise record, most passing yards in one game, 462 yards (November 19, 2000) *

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, franchise record, most receptions in one season, 101 receptions *Trevor Pryce, AFC Pro Bowl selection,NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, , p. 362 *Rod Smith, AFC Pro Bowl selection, * Rod Smith, franchise record, most receiving yards in one season, 1,602 receiving yards-

Milestones

QB Brian Griese named to the Pro Bowl.

References

Denver Broncos
– 2000 media guide

Broncos Schedule on jt-sw.com

Denver Broncos seasons

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