1971 Denver Broncos season
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| 1971 Denver Broncos season | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Lou Saban Jerry Smith |
| Home Field | Mile High Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4-9-1 |
| Place | 4th, AFC West |
| Playoff Finish | Did not qualify |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 1970 | 1972 |
The 1971 Denver Broncos season was the teams 12th season in professional football and 2nd in the NFL. The team finished the season with four wins, nine losses, and one tie. They once again finished fourth in the AFC West.
[edit] Regular Season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 19 | Miami Dolphins | T 10-10 | Mile High Stadium | 0-0-1 |
| 2 | Sep 26 | Green Bay Packers | L 13-34 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 0-1-1 |
| 3 | Oct 3 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 3-16 | Mile High Stadium | 0-2-1 |
| 4 | Oct 10 | Oakland Raiders | L 16-27 | Mile High Stadium | 0-3-1 |
| 5 | Oct 17 | San Diego Chargers | W 20-16 | Mile High Stadium | 1-3-1 |
| 6 | Oct 24 | Cleveland Browns | W 27-0 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 2-3-1 |
| 7 | Oct 31 | Philadelphia Eagles | L 16-17 | Veterans Stadium | 2-4-1 |
| 8 | Nov 7 | Detroit Lions | L 20-24 | Mile High Stadium | 2-5-1 |
| 9 | Nov 14 | Cincinnati Bengals | L 10-24 | Mile High Stadium | 2-6-1 |
| 10 | Nov 21 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 10-28 | Municipal Stadium | 2-7-1 |
| 11 | Nov 28 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 22-10 | Three Rivers Stadium | 3-7-1 |
| 12 | Dec 5 | Chicago Bears | W 6-3 | Mile High Stadium | 4-7-1 |
| 13 | Dec 12 | San Diego Chargers | L 17-45 | San Diego Stadium | 4-8-1 |
| 14 | Dec 19 | Oakland Raiders | L 13-21 | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum | 4-9-1 |
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| 1971 NFL Draft • NFL Playoffs • Pro Bowl • Super Bowl VI | |||||||
