1970 Denver Broncos season
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| 1970 Denver Broncos season | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Lou Saban |
| Home Field | Mile High Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5-8-1 |
| Place | 4th, AFC West |
| Playoff Finish | Did not qualify |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 1969 | 1971 |
The 1970 Denver Broncos season was the teams 11th season in professional football and 1st in the NFL after the merger. The team duplicated their record from the previous season with five wins, eight losses, and one tie. They placed last in the new AFC West.
[edit] Regular Season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 20 | Buffalo Bills | W 25-10 | War Memorial Stadium | 1-0 |
| 2 | Sep 27 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 16-13 | Mile High Stadium | 2-0 |
| 3 | Oct 4 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 26-13 | Mile High Stadium | 3-0 |
| 4 | Oct 11 | Oakland Raiders | L 23-35 | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum | 3-1 |
| 5 | Oct 18 | Atlanta Falcons | W 24-10 | Mile High Stadium | 4-1 |
| 6 | Oct 25 | San Francisco 49ers | L 14-19 | Kezar Stadium | 4-2 |
| 7 | Nov 1 | Washington Redskins | L 3-19 | Mile High Stadium | 4-3 |
| 8 | Nov 8 | San Diego Chargers | L 21-24 | San Diego Stadium | 4-4 |
| 9 | Nov 15 | Oakland Raiders | L 19-24 | Mile High Stadium | 4-5 |
| 10 | Nov 22 | New Orleans Saints | W 31-6 | Tulane Stadium | 5-5 |
| 11 | Nov 29 | Houston Oilers | L 21-31 | Astrodome | 5-6 |
| 12 | Dec 6 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 0-16 | Municipal Stadium | 5-7 |
| 13 | Dec 13 | San Diego Chargers | T 17-17 | Mile High Stadium | 5-7-1 |
| 14 | Dec 20 | Cleveland Browns | L 13-27 | Mile High Stadium | 5-8-1 |
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