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Broncos, Broncos, Broncos! Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains some well known and some not so well known facts about the Denver Broncos.

A multiple-choice quiz by malcolmsex. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
malcolmsex

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,208

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the Broncos win/loss record in Super Bowls in which John Elway was the starting quarterback? Hint

2-3

1-4

2-4

2-2

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these quarterbacks started the only pre-John Elway era Super Bowl game for the Broncos? Hint

Matt Robinson

Frank Tripucka

Norris Weese

Craig Morton

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Broncos head coach when they went to their first Super Bowl? Hint

John Ralston

Dan Reeves

Red Miller

Wade Phillips

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first Broncos receiver to catch 100 or more passes in a single season? Hint

Ed McCaffrey

Steve Watson

Rod Smith

Lionel Taylor

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Question 5 of 10

5. Vance Johnson caught a Touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage, during the Broncos 42-10 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Broncos incredibly missed the playoffs despite an 11-5 win/loss record. Which AFC team made the playoffs that year with a win/loss record of 8-8 in 1985? Hint

New York Jets

Cleveland Browns

Miami Dolphins

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team did the Broncos defeat for their first ever playoff victory? Hint

Oakland Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelers

Houston Oilers

Buffalo Bills

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Elway was the MVP of Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many AFC Championship games did the Broncos win before finally losing one to the Buffalo Bills in 1991? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What running back led the Broncos in rushing yardage in 1999? Hint

Terrell Davis

Brian Griese

Derek Loville

Olandis Gary

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the Broncos win/loss record in Super Bowls in which John Elway was the starting quarterback?

Answer: 2-3

Elway started in Super Bowls XXI, XXII, XXIV in the 80s, all losses. He also started in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII in the 90s, both wins.

2. Which of these quarterbacks started the only pre-John Elway era Super Bowl game for the Broncos?

Answer: Craig Morton

Morton started for the Broncos as they lost Super Bowl XII to the Dallas Cowboys. He was also the Cowboys starting quarterback in Super Bowl V, a loss to the Baltimore Colts.

3. Who was the Broncos head coach when they went to their first Super Bowl?

Answer: Red Miller

Miller took the Broncos to their first Super Bowl in 1977-78, his first season as head coach. He coached the Broncos from 1977-1980.

4. Who was the first Broncos receiver to catch 100 or more passes in a single season?

Answer: Lionel Taylor

Taylor caught exactly 100 passes in 1961 while the Broncos were still an AFL team.

5. Vance Johnson caught a Touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage, during the Broncos 42-10 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII?

Answer: False

The Broncos did score on a touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage but the receiver was Ricky Nattiel.

6. The Broncos incredibly missed the playoffs despite an 11-5 win/loss record. Which AFC team made the playoffs that year with a win/loss record of 8-8 in 1985?

Answer: Cleveland Browns

This certainly doesn't seem fair but it's true. The Browns made the playoffs in 1985 with an 8-8 record, because it was the best record in the AFC Central division. The Broncos record was not the best in the AFC West. Unfortunately for the team, they didn't even earn a Wildcard playoff berth, losing out to the New York Jets and New England Patriots.

7. Which team did the Broncos defeat for their first ever playoff victory?

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

The 34-21 win over the Steelers in 1977, was also the first playoff game ever played by the Broncos.

8. John Elway was the MVP of Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII?

Answer: False

Elway was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIII, the last game he ever played. However, Terrell Davis was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXII.

9. How many AFC Championship games did the Broncos win before finally losing one to the Buffalo Bills in 1991?

Answer: 4

Before 1991, the Broncos were 4-0 in AFC Championship games. Three of the wins came in the 80s against the Cleveland Browns.

10. What running back led the Broncos in rushing yardage in 1999?

Answer: Olandis Gary

Gary, subbing for the injured Terrell Davis, led the team with 1,159 yards rushing. His previous season high in rushing yardage was 228. Loville rushed for 203 yards, while QB Griese ran for 138.

Source: Author malcolmsex

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