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

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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. 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

Undrafted free agents

Staff

Roster

Preseason

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) * Ed McCaffrey, 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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