NFL playoff recap: What was last time Broncos won AFC and Super Bowl? Jarrett Stidham's plans revealed

The Denver Broncos started off their AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots positively

Published on: Jan 26, 2026, 02:33:26 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Denver Broncos started off their AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots with quarterback Jarrett Stidham's stunning touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton in Q1. The 29-year-old, who last played in 2023, faked the play-action, rolled to his right, and found his WR in the back of the end zone.

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) scrambles against the New England Patriots (AP)

At the time of writing this story, the Broncos led 7-0 at Empower Field at Mile High. With a win on Sunday, Denver will travel to Levi's Stadium to play the winner of the Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams (NFC Championship) at the Super Bowl.

What was the last time Denver Broncos won the AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl?

The last time the Denver Broncos won the AFC Championship and subsequently the Super Bowl was in the 2015 season (Super Bowl 50, played February 7, 2016).

AFC Championship: January 24, 2016 – Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 20–18 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Super Bowl 50: Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24–10 in Santa Clara, California. Von Miller was named MVP after a dominant defensive performance (2.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles).

This was Peyton Manning's final game and the Broncos' third Super Bowl title (previously won Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII). They have not won the AFC or Super Bowl since.

Denver Broncos depth chart

Offense

Wide Receiver (WR)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19)

Troy Franklin (11)

Left Tackle (LT)

Garett Bolles (72)

Frank Crum (73)

Left Guard (LG)

Ben Powers (74)

Alex Palczewski (63)

Center (C)

Alex Forsyth (54)

Sam Mustipher (61)

Right Guard (RG)

Quinn Meinerz (77)

Alex Palczewski (63)

Right Tackle (RT)

Mike McGlinchey (69)

Frank Crum (73)

Tight End (TE)

Evan Engram (1)

Adam Trautman (82)

Nate Adkins (45)

Wide Receiver (WR)

Courtland Sutton (14)

Pat Bryant (13)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey (17)

Running Back (RB)

RJ Harvey (12)

Tyler Badie (28)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38)

Fullback (FB)

Adam Prentice (46)

Quarterback (QB)

Bo Nix (10)

Jarrett Stidham (8)

Sam Ehlinger (4)

Defense

Defensive End (DE)

Zach Allen (99)

Jordan Jackson (94)

Nose Tackle (NT)

D.J. Jones (93)

Malcolm Roach (97)

Defensive End (DE)

John Franklin-Myers (98)

Eyioma Uwazurike (96)

Sai’vion Jones* (95)

Strongside Linebacker (SLB)

Jonathon Cooper (0)

Jonah Elliss (52)

Weakside Linebacker (WLB)

Nik Bonitto (15)

Dondrea Tillman (92)

Que Robinson* (51)

Inside Linebacker (ILB)

Alex Singleton (49)

Jordan Turner (55)

Karene Reid (47)

Inside Linebacker (ILB)

Dre Greenlaw (57)

Justin Strnad (40)

Left Cornerback (LCB)

Pat Surtain II (2)

Jahdae Barron* (23)

Reese Taylor (35)

Right Cornerback (RCB)

Riley Moss (21)

Kris Abrams-Draine (31)

Nickel Cornerback (NCB)

Ja’Quan McMillian (29)

Jahdae Barron* (23)

Safety (S)

Talanoa Hufanga (9)

JL Skinner (34)

Safety (S)

P.J. Locke (6)

Devon Key (26)

Special Teams

Placekicker (PK)

Wil Lutz (3)

Kickoff Specialist (KO)

Wil Lutz (3)

Punter (P)

Jeremy Crawshaw* (16)

Holder (H)

Jeremy Crawshaw* (16)

Long Snapper (LS)

Mitchell Fraboni (48)

Kick Returner (KR)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38)

Tyler Badie (28)

Punt Returner (PR)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19)

Riley Moss (21)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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