2004 Denver Broncos season


The 2004 Denver Broncos season was the franchise's 35th season in the National Football League and the 45th overall. Under head coach Mike Shanahan the Broncos equalled their 10–6 record from 2003, and again finished second in the AFC West. In a repeat of 2003, the Broncos’ season ended in defeat to the Indianapolis Colts 49–24 in the AFC Wild Card playoffs.
Starting quarterback Jake Plummer finished the season with 4,089 passing yards. During the offseason, the Broncos traded running back Clinton Portis to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Champ Bailey.

Off Season

NFL Draft

Staff

Roster

Schedule

In addition to their regular games with AFC West rivals, the Broncos played teams from the AFC South and NFC South as per the schedule rotation, and also played intraconference games against the Dolphins and the Bengals based on their common divisional position vis-à-vis the Broncos from 2003.

Playoffs

Standings