Top 5 non playoff plays in Denver Bronco history

[Rocket 7]

We have all seen "The Dive" by Elway and Jeremiah Castille's strip and fumble recovery a thousand times. This is regular season only.

1) Elway against Seattle. Nobody blocked the linebacker on a blitz. Elway ducked and hit Sharpe in stride for a 60 yard TD

2)Against Seattle again. TD goes over 2,000

3)Comeback against KC in 98. Sharpe TD catch

4)Rod Smith's first catch

5) Louis Wright blocked FG return in overtime against SD in 85

Of course there are many others. Atwater killing Okoye. Snowball against San Francisco to name a few. Post your top five.

[-Slap-]

1 - Rod's game winner against Washington. Reception #1 of 797 and counting.

2 - Sewell hits Elway with a 23 yard TD pass against the Raiders on opening day.

3 - Dennis Smith knocking 245 pound fullback Pete Johnson unconscious against Cincinnatti.

4 - The game winning touchdown catch against Minnesota that ping ponged around crazily before settling into Eddie Mac's soft hands.

5 - Two touchdowns against KC in the final minute and a half. When Vance caught the game winner, my buddy ran out of the condo and jumped into the swimming pool. It was November and about 40 degrees at the time.

[Jason in LA]

TD runs for a good 150 yards and two TDs on back-to-back plays against the Cowboys. If he had played the entire game he might have broken the single game record.

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[clint7]

Gotta include Elam's record-tying 63 yard field goal against the Jags, don't ya? Come on. Show Elam some love!

[Kaylore]

1) Elway against Seattle. Nobody blocked the linebacker on a blitz. Elway ducked and hit Sharpe in stride for a 60 yard TD
That play was so cool.

[MechanicalBull]

Another one to throw out there. Rod catches his 100th reception against San Fran in 2000 making him and Ed having both at least 100 receptions for the year.

[Play2win]

What about the Elway "TOSS" when he is fall backwards out of bounds, persued, off ONE leg, ALL-ARM throws a strike Across the entire field, some 40 yards down the field... Off one leg, folks... All ARM... Across the entire field... Really Un-Freaking-Believable...

I think the defense had let Mark Jackson go, Because Nobody could make that throw... Not even ELWAY... Well, they were WRONG...


(going purely off memory, here...)

[-Slap-]

That throwing back across his body stuff wasn't always a good thing. I remember one year, last pre season game, Elway ran right and threw back across the field some ungodly distance. Theisman is up in the booth jabbering in awed amazement. The next thing you know, John is on the sideline with ice on his shoulder. He didn't miss any games, but it turned out to be a bad year.

[Tredici]

Jim High Tops Turner ambling in for a TD against Oakland.

Mecklenberg's HIT on Marcus Allen.

Floyd Little's last game. He said - run that play again and I'm taking it to the house. They did and he did.

Seeing Mike Anderson set the rookie rushing record in New Orleans.

Seeing Shannon Sharpe set the tight end receiving record in Kansas City.

[Play2win]

That throwing back across his body stuff wasn't always a good thing. I remember one year, last pre season game, Elway ran right and threw back across the field some ungodly distance. Theisman is up in the booth jabbering in awed amazement. The next thing you know, John is on the sideline with ice on his shoulder. He didn't miss any games, but it turned out to be a bad year.

I think that's how he Pulled his Bicep that one year. But, of course, that didn't seem to be such a big deal... What did Elway say... He though he could throw the ball HARDER after he pulled his Bicep...

Though, later in his career those things could bother him more. Earlier in his career he was a Mad-Man throwing the ball across the field...

[chanesaw]

1. Atwater killing Okoye on MNF.

2. Elway completing that super long pass against KC, in the early 90's. I think they said that the ball traveled something like 72 yards in the air. Elway threw it from the right side of the field to the left side of the field, about 50 yards downfield.

3. Rod's first catch.

4. Elams record tying 63 yard FG.

5. Jamal Lewis breaking Corey Dillion's single game rushing record.

[Spider]

my favorite plays of all time .......
1. Snow goose meck , knocks Marcus allen 5 years back abd Marcus raider helmit 10 yards back ........
2. Atwater drilling Okeya ......
3. 1979 , well it was a game , but what a game it was , 2 nd half vs Seattle Morton comes in leads us to a win from 24 points down .......
4. DS49 rupturing Caspars spleen what a hit from hell ......
5. Matt Robinson spiking the Ball back into the Tooz face .............

[Jason in LA]

The Broncos played at Dallas in either '94 or '95. Back when the Cowboys were rolling over everybody. The game was out of hand at that point, in the Cowboys favor.

Elway bootlegs right. On the left side of the play Anthony Miller runs a post corner. So the CB doesn't cover him. I couldn't imagine any CB covering a WR who runs a post corner the opposite way the QB is rolling to. Elway, from the right side of the field, throws all the way back across the field, and a good 50 yards down field, to a wide open Miller. And he hits him in stride.

If that play didn't happen, nobody would think that it would even be possible to complete that pass. People would call a QB stupid for even trying it. They'd call the coach stupid for even drawing the play up.

Lets see the great Joe Montana or Dan Marino do that.

[Tom Foolery]

I don't remember which year, sometime in the late 90s though. I dont remember who Denver was playing but Rod Smith caught a 40-60 yard pass down the sideline, blanketed by a cornerback. I mean, really tight coverage. Rod was out of position sorta and his body was twisted the wrong way yet somehow, he gets his right arm out and pulls the ball in, gets both feet down in bounds for a completed catch. By far, the single most amazing catch I have ever witnessed. One handed, twisted in the wrong direction, blanketed by a defender and on the sidelines yet still made it.

The Atwater-Okoye hit is legend of course.

The first post brought up a wonderfully rare play. Louis Wright returning a block FG attempt in OT.

Whats odd about that, the FG was blocked once before on the play right before but a penalty was called on our defense so they got another chance to give us the game. Louis Wright proceeds to pick the ball up and rumble down the field for a TD leaping into the stands as he does. Game over.

[youcandoit1687]

darien gordon returns a punt and a kick in the first half(or quarter) against the panthers in 98 i think

[Jason in LA]

'99, against the Packers at Mile High. McCaffrey catches a long pass, near the 10 yard line. The CB is right there to make the tackle, and has Ed pinned against the sideline. Ed isn't about to juke anybody, and he doesn't have enough momentum to run the guy over. So he gives the CB a nasty stiff arm. Right to the face. Then he runs the guy, but the face, for 10 yards into the endzone. Totally punked the guy.

[RhymesayersDU]

I remember...

1) Elway against Seattle. Nobody blocked the linebacker on a blitz. Elway ducked and hit Sharpe in stride for a 60 yard TD

2)Against Seattle again. TD goes over 2,000

3)Comeback against KC in 98. Sharpe TD catch

Those are all classic.

4 - The game winning touchdown catch against Minnesota that ping ponged around crazily before settling into Eddie Mac's soft hands.

I remember watching that play and being shocked he made the catch, but now it irritates me, considering the season ended so poorly, as if maybe we weren't that good, but lucky plays like that got us the amazing record, home field, etc.

Gotta include Elam's record-tying 63 yard field goal against the Jags, don't ya? Come on. Show Elam some love!

Good call, that was damn cool.

As for regular season plays I remember, these ones come to mind right now:

-OT against the Raiders, I think it was Byron Chamberlin, caught a long TD pass to win the game. Maybe it sticks out because it was the Raiders.

-Against the Cowboys, the Broncos did a flea flicker play that went for a long touchdown. Now, flea flickers are nothing special, but I was like 8 or 9 at the time, and it was like the coolest play ever to me then.

-Tatum Bell's TD's against the 'Skins this year. Blame it on the slippery field or whatever, but those were cool.

[ludo21]

I know it hasnt had the chance to stand the test of time, but a couple of Bailey int's last season were great.

The game changer in SD

And the pick vs. the Giants was simply amazing.

[brother love]

How about Bubby Bristers 50 yard something run against the Chiefs on Monday night football?

[lookin' glass]

Gradishar stuffing Billy Sims over the top on 4th and nothing.
Gradishar stuffing Steve Bartkowski (I believe) over the top on a 4th and nothing.
Dline clogging the middle and Randy had incredible timing. Sims was just terrific at going over the top for 4th and 1s.
Atlanta's offense was very good at the time. It was 4th and less than a yard, and Randy was moving just as the ball was snapped. He went over the center and horsecollared Bartkowski for a loss.

[Rocket 7]

Gradishar stuffing Billy Sims over the top on 4th and nothing.
Gradishar stuffing Steve Bartkowski (I believe) over the top on a 4th and nothing.
Dline clogging the middle and Randy had incredible timing. Sims was just terrific at going over the top for 4th and 1s.
Atlanta's offense was very good at the time. It was 4th and less than a yard, and Randy was moving just as the ball was snapped. He went over the center and horsecollared Bartkowski for a loss.
Speaking of that it reminds me of the 96 Chicago goal line stand.

[Florida_Bronco]

darien gordon returns a punt and a kick in the first half(or quarter) against the panthers in 98 i think

I think it was 2 punts returned for touchdowns. I don't remember Darrien ever returning punts.

[Florida_Bronco]

Oh, and I'd like to add that 80-some yard shovel pass to Byron Chamberlain against the Packers in 1999.

[MechanicalBull]

Its not a top 5 play or anything but it got me real pumped watching it. Al Wilson stopping Wheatley on 4th down I think it was in the first qtr against the Raiders in the Sunday Night game a couple seasons ago.

[Alkazar]

I think it was 2 punts returned for touchdowns. I don't remember Darrien ever returning punts.
If I'm not mistaken it was 2 KO returns for TDs.

[youcandoit1687]

I know it hasnt had the chance to stand the test of time, but a couple of Bailey int's last season were great.

The game changer in SD

And the pick vs. the Giants was simply amazing.

ya but wasnt a definitive one. id say the dallas one was the best in terms of setting the tone. the chargers one. dunno, early in the season. dallas it was midseason and we needed the win to gain some confidence. just my opinion, i also got to actually see it live, i didnt get the SD game so it was just on the internet

[Pendejo]

If I'm not mistaken it was 2 KO returns for TDs.

You are mistaken. They were both punts. Gordon was a pretty good punt returner.

[youcandoit1687]

How about Bubby Bristers 50 yard something run against the Chiefs on Monday night football?

lol i remember watching that one and thinking hed trip over himself eventually

[Moon§hiner]

Gradishars 90 something yard interception return for a touchdown against Cleveland in 1980 comes to mind. As I recall Denver was down at the time.

[Jason in LA]

I know it hasnt had the chance to stand the test of time, but a couple of Bailey int's last season were great.

The game changer in SD

And the pick vs. the Giants was simply amazing.

The pick he had against the Saints made him look like a super human.

Don't forget about the pick against the Pats. Totally changed the game. The Broncos were about to give up the lead, then all of a sudden they are pulling away.

[Jason in LA]

Its not a top 5 play or anything but it got me real pumped watching it. Al Wilson stopping Wheatley on 4th down I think it was in the first qtr against the Raiders in the Sunday Night game a couple seasons ago.

Al seems to like Sunday Night games. He knocked the crap out of Ricky Williams on a Sunday Night game. Too bad they keep losing those games.

[Jason in LA]

You are mistaken. They were both punts. Gordon was a pretty good punt returner.

Gorden didn't return KOs. If I'm remembering right, Vaughn Hebron returned KOs. He took one back against at Miami on MNF, which was like the first KO returned for a TD for the Broncos in like 15 years.

[Jason in LA]

lol i remember watching that one and thinking hed trip over himself eventually

If I'm remembering the play right he had one guy running with him down the field. That guy was probably guiding him to the endzone.

[12th man]

1. Elways bomb against Seattle, where he ducked and and threw a touchdown for like 50 yards

2. Atwater hit on "the nigererian nightmare"

3. Al Wilson's hit on Wheatly during the sunday night game in the snow to stop the Raiders on 4th and 1.

4. Rod's first catch

5. Rods 80 yarder against the raiders in the snow on sunday night football.

6. Rod vs the falcons 2 years ago. had like 200 yards. too many plays to remember, but had a few long ones.

7. ED's catch against Minnisota where the ball was bouncing off the hand of everybody and he get's the TD.

8. Elams 63 yarder

9. Plummers long run against the raiders on MNF. was longest run by a denver qb ever.

10. Mike Andersons run against the colts in preseason. I don't care it was preseason. it was like a 98 yarder and was freakin awsome.

11. Champ Baily's Int in New orleans in the End zone. that was bad ass.

12. champ baily's int/td against the chargers this year.

13 Champ's int against the giants.

14. Rod's TD catch against Pittsburgh like three years ago in Mile High.

15. TD getting his 2000 yards

16. Elways 300th TD.

17. Sharpe's TD catch in 98 vs the cheifs. I belive rod had a sick catch that game too if I recall. so this one goes to sharpe and Rod

18. Stephan alexanders one handed grab for a TD agains the Eagles this year.

19. In 98 alfred williams got a TD. it was awsome.

20. Last but not least, any catch McCafferey caught and then got absolutely drilled and still holding on to the ball. after those catches he made you think it's the greatest catch of all time. McCafferey rules.

[Tredici]

It would be hard to forget the "Monday Night Meltdown" in Kansas City. Shannon Sharpe yelling out the phone number of Derrick Thomas' girlfriend. The yellow hankies raining all over the field. Marty bent over on the sidelines with his hands on his knees looking like someone stopping to gawk at an unexpected brutal accident scene.

[Moon§hiner]

It would be hard to forget the "Monday Night Meltdown" in Kansas City. Shannon Sharpe yelling out the phone number of Derrick Thomas' girlfriend. The yellow hankies raining all over the field. Marty bent over on the sidelines with his hands on his knees looking like someone stopping to gawk at an unexpected brutal accident scene.
That was a fun game to watch...I need to hook up with BLove and see about getting a copy of that one....Another play that comes to mind was back in like 78 or so and Alzado knocked Stabler down, offered his hand to help him up and let go halfway up....think that was a Monday Night game.

[Atlas]

We have all seen "The Dive" by Elway and Jeremiah Castille's strip and fumble recovery a thousand times. This is regular season only.



5) Louis Wright blocked FG return in overtime against SD in 85

Of course there are many others. Atwater killing Okoye. Snowball against San Francisco to name a few. Post your top five.

Not only did he block the FG but he blocked the FG attempt two times in a row!! The firstd time he did it Denver was offsides. So SD lines up to kick a shorter FG and Louie blocks it and Dennis Smith runs it in for a TD,

My favorite play was a 1987 game Denver VS Chicago it was on Monday night the same day a continental jet crashed at Denver airport. Elway played awesome that game.

ONe play he had was where he was deep in the pocket Dent came hard from his bl;ind side somehow Elway saw him spun away from him and sprinted towards the sideline he then double backed and headed back towards the middle of the field and threw a bullet to Kay about 20 yards down field.

[Atlas]

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3 - Dennis Smith knocking 245 pound fullback Pete Johnson unconscious against Cincinnatti.
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Remember in 1993 at Mile high Dennis Smith laid the wood to Colts FB Potts. Laid him out right in the dirt infield.

[Atlas]

3. 1979 , well it was a game , but what a game it was , 2 nd half vs Seattle Morton comes in leads us to a win from 24 points down .......



I was 9. The Broncos were getting their asses kicked at halftime I went outside to play my own football game where Denver won.... Needless to say I have never forgiven my Dad for not coming out and getting me when denver was making the come back. I would kill to get a copy of that game.

[Atlas]

How about Bubby Bristers 50 yard something run against the Chiefs on Monday night football?

THat was hilarious!!! He had those damn little baby steps he took all the way to the endzone.

Good call on that play!!!

[-Slap-]

Oh, I just remembered Randy Gradishar sending Henry Childs' helmet flying ten yards downfield. After the game, in typical fashion, he says, "It wasn't as bad as it looked."

[Pendejo]

Remember in 1993 at Mile high Dennis Smith laid the wood to Colts FB Potts. Laid him out right in the dirt infield.

That one was brutal alright. After the game someone asked Potts about the hit...he tried to play it off as if it wasn't that big. One of his teammates in the background said "Why'd you walk over to their (Donks) sideline then?"

The Kahuna also laid a vicious hit on Thurman Thomas in which both players were out cold.

[Bronco LB 59]

One of my personal favorites is Terrell Davis' 65 yard run in the 2nd quarter of a week 4 showdown in Arrowhead of 1996. I thought that run was TD's coming out party in terms of league wide exposure.

I also loved when Rod Smith lined up in the backfield, took an outside toss and cut it back for a 50 yard touchdown run in a 38-31 Broncos shootout victory against the Seahawks at Husky Stadium in 2000.

[Bronco LB 59]

The Atwater-Okoye hit overshadowed an exciting play late in that MNF game. Denver was in a 4th and long situation deep in their territory and Elway heaves a gutsy bomb to Vance Johnson to set up a David Treadwell game winning FG.

[youcandoit1687]

I think it was 2 punts returned for touchdowns. I don't remember Darrien ever returning punts.

whats it gonna be? lol all i know is that he had two returns for TDs

[Spider]

I was 9. The Broncos were getting their asses kicked at halftime I went outside to play my own football game where Denver won.... Needless to say I have never forgiven my Dad for not coming out and getting me when denver was making the come back. I would kill to get a copy of that game.
man Morton was on fire , could do nothing wrong , our D fed off of that ..total shutdown .......... ;D

[Spider]

sure are alot of good memories ......... tis good to be Bronco fan

[oldschoolorange]

Jim High Tops Turner ambling in for a TD against Oakland.

Mecklenberg's HIT on Marcus Allen.

Floyd Little's last game. He said - run that play again and I'm taking it to the house. They did and he did.

Seeing Mike Anderson set the rookie rushing record in New Orleans.

Seeing Shannon Sharpe set the tight end receiving record in Kansas City.
Floyd's run was amazing. That run had me in tears.

[DeusExManning]

We have all seen "The Dive" by Elway and Jeremiah Castille's strip and fumble recovery a thousand times. This is regular season only.

1) Elway against Seattle. Nobody blocked the linebacker on a blitz. Elway ducked and hit Sharpe in stride for a 60 yard TD

2)Against Seattle again. TD goes over 2,000

3)Comeback against KC in 98. Sharpe TD catch

4)Rod Smith's first catch

5) Louis Wright blocked FG return in overtime against SD in 85

Of course there are many others. Atwater killing Okoye. Snowball against San Francisco to name a few. Post your top five.

If I was to do my top 5 this would be it.

[Florida_Bronco]

whats it gonna be? lol all i know is that he had two returns for TDs

D'oh! Typo

It was punts, Darrien returned punts.

[youcandoit1687]

D'oh! Typo

It was punts, Darrien returned punts.

k, yall gotta help me out i was only 8 or something

[Florida_Bronco]

k, yall gotta help me out i was only 8 or something

You must be just a little younger than me. I'm 19 now, gonna be 20 in August.

[youcandoit1687]

im still a youngn in high school. wish i remembered more from that year. parents arent broncos fans so i wasnt as exposed to it back then as i wish i could have been. but dont get me wrong, i was a fan before the SBs

[g00fyfoot]

I was 9. The Broncos were getting their asses kicked at halftime I went outside to play my own football game where Denver won.... Needless to say I have never forgiven my Dad for not coming out and getting me when denver was making the come back. I would kill to get a copy of that game.

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No need to kill! I have a copy of that. It's great. Red Miller was pissed at Morton for some reason and benched him that day. After the Seahags went up 34-10 in the 3rd quarter, Red decided it was time for a change. Morton didn't even want to go in, but was instantly en fuego. Threw 3 TD passes (Studdard, Moses, Upchurch) in 1:19. It was insane. Rob Lytle scored the winning TD in the 4th quarter, ran through the end zone and gave the ball to Bob Peck (director of media relations), who was dying of brain cancer. Classic Bronco game.

-'83 Broncos losing 0-19 to the Baltimore Colts in the 4th quarter. Rookie Elway throws 3 TD passes on 3 consecutive drives to complete the first Unbelievable Comeback of his NFL career, 21-19. The first TD to Clint Sampson shouldn't have counted (one foot in bounds), but what a game nonetheless. The game-winning TD was a 4th down pass to Gerald Willhite, who celebrated with a patented back flip. Mile High was freakin'. I also remember it as the only time I had seen my father jump up and down like a little girl.

-'84 Broncos vs Patriots at Mile High. Game tied at 19 in the 4th quarter, Pats driving, Mosi Tatupu fumbles, Dennis Smith scoops it and takes it about 65 yards for the game winner. I was at that game. Unbelievable.

-'84 MNF snow bowl vs GB

-I'd also have to go with the '92 Chiefs comeback game. People were heading home. I could just see it coming. When Elway is playing, you never, never, leave the game early.

Also, just to clarify, the '85 game in which Louis Wright returned the (second) blocked FG in OT, the first blocked FG wasn't discounted because of a penalty, someone on the team called time out an instant before the ball was snapped. That's one of the most bizarre finishes to a sporting event that I have ever seen. I was losing my mind. Louis ran through the end zone, threw the ball into the stands, and threw himself halfway in.

[Rocket 7]

Also, just to clarify, the '85 game in which Louis Wright returned the (second) blocked FG in OT, the first blocked FG wasn't discounted because of a penalty, someone on the team called time out an instant before the ball was snapped. That's one of the most bizarre finishes to a sporting event that I have ever seen. I was losing my mind. Louis ran through the end zone, threw the ball into the stands, and threw himself halfway in.
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[atomicbloke]

I have been a football fan for only 2 years. But there is one play I shall remember for the rest of my life.

Champ Bailey's 101 yard INT return in the Divisoinal round game against the Patriots.... the drama surrounding the play makes it all the more special....

As for the regular season, it has to be Ron Dayne's 55 yard run against the Cowboys in OT to set the winning figgie.

[-Slap-]

I have been a football fan for only 2 years. But there is one play I shall remember for the rest of my life.

Champ Bailey's 101 yard INT return in the Divisoinal round game against the Patriots.... the drama surrounding the play makes it all the more special....

As for the regular season, it has to be Ron Dayne's 55 yard run against the Cowboys in OT to set the winning figgie.
Welcome to the board. Are you a Brit?

[youcandoit1687]

I have been a football fan for only 2 years. But there is one play I shall remember for the rest of my life.

Champ Bailey's 101 yard INT return in the Divisoinal round game against the Patriots.... the drama surrounding the play makes it all the more special....

As for the regular season, it has to be Ron Dayne's 55 yard run against the Cowboys in OT to set the winning figgie.

lol figgie...welcome to the board man! there is another brit fan on here, forget his name

[Rocket 7]

lol figgie...welcome to the board man! there is another brit fan on here, forget his name
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[Jetmeck]

TD runs for a good 150 yards and two TDs on back-to-back plays against the Cowboys. If he had played the entire game he might have broken the single game record.

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I was there and saw that. He ran into the endzone where I was sitting.

[Rocket 7]

Steve Atwater's only touchdown against Sandy Eggo in 97. Atwater was running it in and Romo whiffed on his block on Whelihan. Speaking of Romo the sack against Gannon in 2001

[Florida_Bronco]

Steve Atwater's only touchdown against Sandy Eggo in 97. Atwater was running it in and Romo whiffed on his block on Whelihan. Speaking of Romo the sack against Gannon in 2001

I'd like to see a video of that.

[SportinOne]

so considering i haven't seen many of these plays, the question now is... where do we get the video clips from?

[Steve Sewell]

What about the Elway "TOSS" when he is fall backwards out of bounds, persued, off ONE leg, ALL-ARM throws a strike Across the entire field, some 40 yards down the field... Off one leg, folks... All ARM... Across the entire field... Really Un-Freaking-Believable...

I think the defense had let Mark Jackson go, Because Nobody could make that throw... Not even ELWAY... Well, they were WRONG...


(going purely off memory, here...)

This was my favorite regular season play ever. The other was Louis Wrights FG Block return. Anyone remember the guy who blocked it? He actually blocked 2 kicks in a row, but the first one they said he as off-sides. I think his last name was "Robinson" but for some reason I can't remember his first name. He was the real stud on that play, although Louis Wright is one of my favorite Broncos of all time.

[Steve Sewell]

Jim High Tops Turner ambling in for a TD against Oakland.

Mecklenberg's HIT on Marcus Allen.

Floyd Little's last game. He said - run that play again and I'm taking it to the house. They did and he did.

Seeing Mike Anderson set the rookie rushing record in New Orleans.

Seeing Shannon Sharpe set the tight end receiving record in Kansas City.

Was that the day Sharpe went for like 10+ receptions and 200+ yards at Camarohead?

[Bronco LB 59]

Norris Weese's fake FG TD pass to kicker Jim Turner during the Broncos 30-7 rout of the defending Super Bowl champion Oakland Raiders in 1977.

[Steve Sewell]

I don't remember which year, sometime in the late 90s though. I dont remember who Denver was playing but Rod Smith caught a 40-60 yard pass down the sideline, blanketed by a cornerback. I mean, really tight coverage. Rod was out of position sorta and his body was twisted the wrong way yet somehow, he gets his right arm out and pulls the ball in, gets both feet down in bounds for a completed catch. By far, the single most amazing catch I have ever witnessed. One handed, twisted in the wrong direction, blanketed by a defender and on the sidelines yet still made it.

The Atwater-Okoye hit is legend of course.

The first post brought up a wonderfully rare play. Louis Wright returning a block FG attempt in OT.

Whats odd about that, the FG was blocked once before on the play right before but a penalty was called on our defense so they got another chance to give us the game. Louis Wright proceeds to pick the ball up and rumble down the field for a TD leaping into the stands as he does. Game over.

I'm not one for hyperbole, but Ashley Lelie's twisting catch vs. Buffalo last season is the single most AMAZING catch I've ever seen. I don't know why he doesn't get more recognition for it. That was an impossible ball and when I saw the replays, I couldn't believe what I'd just saw.

I know a lot of folks are pissed at Ashley right now, but you have to give him props for that one.

[Steve Sewell]

I remember...



Those are all classic.



I remember watching that play and being shocked he made the catch, but now it irritates me, considering the season ended so poorly, as if maybe we weren't that good, but lucky plays like that got us the amazing record, home field, etc.



Good call, that was damn cool.

As for regular season plays I remember, these ones come to mind right now:

-OT against the Raiders, I think it was Byron Chamberlin, caught a long TD pass to win the game. Maybe it sticks out because it was the Raiders.

-Against the Cowboys, the Broncos did a flea flicker play that went for a long touchdown. Now, flea flickers are nothing special, but I was like 8 or 9 at the time, and it was like the coolest play ever to me then.

-Tatum Bell's TD's against the 'Skins this year. Blame it on the slippery field or whatever, but those were cool.


How about the last game at Mile High? I was there, I actually cried...It was supposedly Jerry Rice's "last game" too...LOL. Anyone else remember that?

[Steve Sewell]

This was my favorite regular season play ever. The other was Louis Wrights FG Block return. Anyone remember the guy who blocked it? He actually blocked 2 kicks in a row, but the first one they said he as off-sides. I think his last name was "Robinson" but for some reason I can't remember his first name. He was the real stud on that play, although Louis Wright is one of my favorite Broncos of all time.

Now I remember, Robbie Robinson...lol

[Steve Sewell]

Its not a top 5 play or anything but it got me real pumped watching it. Al Wilson stopping Wheatley on 4th down I think it was in the first qtr against the Raiders in the Sunday Night game a couple seasons ago.

The response from the announcer (It was one of the Sunday Night turds) was "that's why the teach you not to leave your feet on short yardage plays"...AWils absolutely tatooed Wheatley. And Wheatley has to be around 240...

[Steve Sewell]

1. Elways bomb against Seattle, where he ducked and and threw a touchdown for like 50 yards

2. Atwater hit on "the nigererian nightmare"

3. Al Wilson's hit on Wheatly during the sunday night game in the snow to stop the Raiders on 4th and 1.

4. Rod's first catch

5. Rods 80 yarder against the raiders in the snow on sunday night football.

6. Rod vs the falcons 2 years ago. had like 200 yards. too many plays to remember, but had a few long ones.

7. ED's catch against Minnisota where the ball was bouncing off the hand of everybody and he get's the TD.

8. Elams 63 yarder

9. Plummers long run against the raiders on MNF. was longest run by a denver qb ever.

10. Mike Andersons run against the colts in preseason. I don't care it was preseason. it was like a 98 yarder and was freakin awsome.

11. Champ Baily's Int in New orleans in the End zone. that was bad ass.

12. champ baily's int/td against the chargers this year.

13 Champ's int against the giants.

14. Rod's TD catch against Pittsburgh like three years ago in Mile High.

15. TD getting his 2000 yards

16. Elways 300th TD.

17. Sharpe's TD catch in 98 vs the cheifs. I belive rod had a sick catch that game too if I recall. so this one goes to sharpe and Rod

18. Stephan alexanders one handed grab for a TD agains the Eagles this year.

19. In 98 alfred williams got a TD. it was awsome.

20. Last but not least, any catch McCafferey caught and then got absolutely drilled and still holding on to the ball. after those catches he made you think it's the greatest catch of all time. McCafferey rules.


No offense, but did you watch football before the 1990s? I'm only 29 but my BEST memories are from the 80's even though we won the SB's in the 1990's. Those times were much more pure...

[Steve Sewell]

THat was hilarious!!! He had those damn little baby steps he took all the way to the endzone.

Good call on that play!!!

that's just good football running...

[12th man]

No offense, but did you watch football before the 1990s? I'm only 29 but my BEST memories are from the 80's even though we won the SB's in the 1990's. Those times were much more pure...
haha. yeah, I was born in 85, and only realy remember the 90's. I mean ive seen tapes from the 80's and the sb game in 77, but you have to start somewhere. from the 80's I just know the playoffgames cause my dad has tapes or I see them as classics on TV. Those games were great too. I have a tape called Mile High Champions, it was from the year the drive took place. only real whole season I see from back then. Im sure Ive seen all the games from 85 on, cause my dad alawas watched them, and I was always there with him. I just don't remember alot till the 90's. but still my list is pretty pimp.

[Atlas]

One of my personal favorites is Terrell Davis' 65 yard run in the 2nd quarter of a week 4 showdown in Arrowhead of 1996.
Yeah but Denver lost that game.

[No1BroncoFan]

How about Bubby Bristers 50 yard something run against the Chiefs on Monday night football?
That doesn't count. It was the Chiefs and everybody knows that even I could run for 125 and two TDs against the Chiefs. ;D

Ben

[No1BroncoFan]

If I'm not mistaken it was 2 KO returns for TDs.
Carolina rolled a donut in that game so they only kicked off once. Gordon returned punts of 82- and 75-yards for touchdowns, both in the first quarter.

Ben

[youcandoit1687]

I'm not one for hyperbole, but Ashley Lelie's twisting catch vs. Buffalo last season is the single most AMAZING catch I've ever seen. I don't know why he doesn't get more recognition for it. That was an impossible ball and when I saw the replays, I couldn't believe what I'd just saw.

I know a lot of folks are pissed at Ashley right now, but you have to give him props for that one.


he has definite recognition with me. everytime i watch youtube highlights, i just keeping thinking to myself, maybe he can be a number 1. that catch and there was a raider one in i think wk 16 where first he totally shook the DB, then made a great catch. theres more too. that buffalo one, i was at a friends bday party(camped by the tv) and was talking to some old dude and he was like a cowboys fan and when i saw that i just dropped my jaw no joke, i was like holy crap ashley lelie, did u just see that?

i think we need to add a manlaw that parties of any sort should not conflict with big games or draft day. it was a surprise party, but what were the parents thinking? AND it was on espn so i missed out on HD at home. ugh, california.

[youcandoit1687]

Carolina rolled a donut in that game so they only kicked off once. Gordon returned punts of 82- and 75-yards for touchdowns, both in the first quarter.

Ben


ahh, clarity, thank you!

[BroncoBuff]

There were two plays involving TD during that 98 season - though neither plays are memorable only for TD ...

HOW MANY REMEMBER THESE PLAYS?

1. MNF @ KC ... Home field was sewn up, and Elway was sitting it out. The Chefs were yapping all week about "stopping TD cold!" Crazy s*** like that. The Chef Dee was SO hyped for that game. Broncos' first play from scrimmage @ their own 45 ... looks like a sweep left, Brister tosses to TD - BUT WAIT! Brister keeps the ball on a naked bootleg, and goes 55 yards for the touchdown - on the first play from scrimmage! Talk about "biting on the fake." I never saw a worse case of it than the Chef Dee on that play.

2. At Seattle, late in the year. Late third quarter, Seahawks trail by maybe 9, and they're hoping to get back in the game. The Broncos have 3rd and long at about midfield, with Seattle thinking stop and get the ball back. Well, no such luck ... TD around the left side and up the sideline in fronty of the Seahawks bench. As he passes the coaches, we see an assistant throw his clipboard straight up in the air about 20 feet like, "there goes the ballgame."

[Florida_Bronco]

1. MNF @ KC ... Home field was sewn up, and Elway was sitting it out. The Chefs were yapping all week about "stopping TD cold!" Crazy s*** like that. The Chef Dee was SO hyped for that game. Broncos' first play from scrimmage @ their own 45 ... looks like a sweep left, Brister tosses to TD - BUT WAIT! Brister keeps the ball on a naked bootleg, and goes 55 yards for the touchdown - on the first play from scrimmage! Talk about "biting on the fake." I never saw a worse case of it than the Chef Dee on that play.

The Chiefs continue that legacy today. :thanku:

[watermock]

Stephen Alexander certainly didn't have a big year but that was quite the catch last year.

[B-Love]

1 - Rod's game winner against Washington. Reception #1 of 797 and counting.

2 - Sewell hits Elway with a 23 yard TD pass against the Raiders on opening day.

3 - Dennis Smith knocking 245 pound fullback Pete Johnson unconscious against Cincinnatti.

4 - The game winning touchdown catch against Minnesota that ping ponged around crazily before settling into Eddie Mac's soft hands.

5 - Two touchdowns against KC in the final minute and a half. When Vance caught the game winner, my buddy ran out of the condo and jumped into the swimming pool. It was November and about 40 degrees at the time.

Great stuff Slap, but it was some stiff named Bill Johnson that DS nailed. Bill Johnson played HS ball near me in upstate NY and actually played for the Denver Gold, I believe as well.

By 86 I think Pete Johnson had eaten himself out of the league.

[B-Love]

Gradishar stuffing Steve Bartkowski (I believe) over the top on a 4th and nothing. Atlanta's offense was very good at the time. It was 4th and less than a yard, and Randy was moving just as the ball was snapped. He went over the center and horsecollared Bartkowski for a loss.

Maybe the greatest Defensive play I've ever seen and it wouldn't surprise me coming from Randy. His 1982 short yardage stuff of Bartkowski is an all time NFL classic.

I wish I knew how to put my video archives up for all to see, so people could view them instead of just bull****ting about them.

What do I need to do??

[B-Love]

This was my favorite regular season play ever. The other was Louis Wrights FG Block return. Anyone remember the guy who blocked it? He actually blocked 2 kicks in a row, but the first one they said he as off-sides. I think his last name was "Robinson" but for some reason I can't remember his first name. He was the real stud on that play, although Louis Wright is one of my favorite Broncos of all time.

Unfortunately, this post is reflective of the lack of respect and fanfare Dennis Smith gets.

I don't know why it is, but of the 9 or 10 all time TRUE GREATS in Broncos history, DS's accomplishments are always the first forgotten.

DS49 blocked both of those kicks as well as a third kick of Bob Thomas in the first half as well.

[-Slap-]

Great stuff Slap, but it was some stiff named Bill Johnson that DS nailed. Bill Johnson played HS ball near me in upstate NY and actually played for the Denver Gold, I believe as well.

By 86 I think Pete Johnson had eaten himself out of the league.
That's right, Bill Johnson. He laid that dude out cold.

Cincinnatti did the AFC West a big favor regarding Pete Johnson. While already in the process of eating himself out of the League (and fresh off a cocaine suspension), Pete became disgruntled over his contract and forced a trade to San Diego. He only lasted one year in San Diego and washed out of the NFL. Meanwhile, Robert Brooks, the former first round pick San Diego traded straight up for Johnson, went on to play eight seasons for the Bengals, appearing in four Pro Bowls.

Its hilarious how stupid the Spanos family has been over the decades.

[Jason in LA]

How about the last game at Mile High? I was there, I actually cried...It was supposedly Jerry Rice's "last game" too...LOL. Anyone else remember that?

That's the only game at Mile High I've ever been too. Knowing that it was the final game, I had to go. Spent $200 a ticket to sit in the lower level. It was great. The entire crowd stayed a good hour after the game. It was cool when everybody chanted "Jerry, Jerry, Jerry" for Rice. Most people knew it wasn't his final game as a pro, just his final game as a Niner. If we had known he'd go play for the Raiders, I think we would have all booed him. My brother is a Niner fan, and a huge Rice fan. Rice autographed his Jerry Rice jersey. He has it framed now.

It was a great game. Kicked the crap out of the Niners. It should have been a shutout, but the refs gave T-Buck a bogus PI penalty when he jumped over Rice to get a pick. That led to the Niners score late in the game.

The only downer was on our way back to the hotel. I wanted to take a piece of Mile High home with me, so I grabbed one of those large orange trash cans. My brother thought I was nuts. We were walking down the street with it, trying to find a cab. Then some off duty rent-a-cops pulled up to us on their way home and made us drop it. Why? Who the hell knows. Why did they care? Funny that their truck have the heavy scent of weed. Hopefully they got busted that night.

[-Slap-]

Unfortunately, this post is reflective of the lack of respect and fanfare Dennis Smith gets.

I don't know why it is, but of the 9 or 10 all time TRUE GREATS in Broncos history, DS's accomplishments are always the first forgotten.

DS49 blocked both of those kicks as well as a third kick of Bob Thomas in the first half as well.


DS49 is a starter (http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpost.php?p=1132343&postcount=1651) on my All Time NFL Team (http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpost.php?p=1132339&postcount=1650).

[Atlas]

DS49 is a starter (http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpost.php?p=1132343&postcount=1651) on my All Time NFL Team (http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpost.php?p=1132339&postcount=1650).

Dennis Smith was great but he just got beaten a little too often in deep coverage to be all NFL. I do believe he was better than Atwater however.

If he would have just been a little faster.

[DeusExManning]

Originally Posted by g00fyfoot

Also, just to clarify, the '85 game in which Louis Wright returned the (second) blocked FG in OT, the first blocked FG wasn't discounted because of a penalty, someone on the team called time out an instant before the ball was snapped. That's one of the most bizarre finishes to a sporting event that I have ever seen. I was losing my mind. Louis ran through the end zone, threw the ball into the stands, and threw himself halfway in.


I was at this game, North Stands, the second block was so unbelievable, and to win the game!

[Garcia Bronco]

1 27 kills the Chief RB O...O....O damn he left the league after that
2 80's first catch
3 Bubby Bristers naked bootleg for the TD against the Chiefs for like 60 yards
4 Neil Smiths 14 second return for TD against...the Chiefs I believe
5 TD dribbling the ball at the goal for his 2nd or 3rd TD of the day against the Pats

[Florida_Bronco]

Neil Smiths 14 second return for TD against...the Chiefs I believe

That was against the Dolphins in the playoffs in 98 I believe.

[brncs_fan]

The one that always sticks with me was the one handed catch that Eddie Mac made in the fianl game of the regular season the won the game for the Broncos and kept the Raiders out of the playoffs.

I believe it was 97 and we finished 8-8

[Garcia Bronco]

That was against the Dolphins in the playoffs in 98 I believe.
yep...you're right...doh!

[Jason in LA]

The one that always sticks with me was the one handed catch that Eddie Mac made in the fianl game of the regular season the won the game for the Broncos and kept the Raiders out of the playoffs.

I believe it was 97 and we finished 8-8

That was '95, Shanny's first year as the head coach. The Broncos came back from 17 points down in that game, at Oakland.

'97 was the first Super Bowl year.

[Smiling Assassin27]

The run that put TD over 2000 yards for the year against Seattle.

[Atlas]

The one that always sticks with me was the one handed catch that Eddie Mac made in the fianl game of the regular season the won the game for the Broncos and kept the Raiders out of the playoffs.

I believe it was 97 and we finished 8-8

Denver won the Superbowl in 1997.

You're thinking of 1995, beat the Faid in Oakland knocking them out of the playoffs.

[freak6]

'99, against the Packers at Mile High. McCaffrey catches a long pass, near the 10 yard line. The CB is right there to make the tackle, and has Ed pinned against the sideline. Ed isn't about to juke anybody, and he doesn't have enough momentum to run the guy over. So he gives the CB a nasty stiff arm.

This is probably my favorite one, I was rubbing my eyes in shock. He didn't just break that tackle, he PLANTED that guy into ground, poured some water on him, and causally cruised into the endzone after making sure the would be tackler was comfortable and getting enough sun.

I photo shopped it and made Eddie's arms triple sized after that play.

Also also loved when Atwater and Dennis Smith took turns knocking Natrone Means dizzy and after the second shot, out of the game. He got up punch drunk, almost fell down, tried to stay in, and for some reason they unmercifully called his number again. He could have been killed.

[Tredici]

I photo shopped it and made Eddie's arms triple sized after that play.



Oh criminy I remember that picture! That was a great one.

[Taco John]

1) Louis Wright runs back a blocked field goal after a previous blocked field goal run back was called dead due to a time out. I'll never forget that moment.

2) McCaffrey Magic against Minnesota. The ball takes some funny bounces. I still get a thrill when I remember how my heart fluttered with every bounce that ball took before McCaffrey delivered it home.

3) Jason Elam lines up for a 62 yard feild goal to a booing crowd that wanted to see Elway throw a bomb to Rod or McCaffrey to close out the quarter... That was, until the announcer let the crowd know the historic impact of the moment, and the place got dead quiet. So glad I was at that one.

4) Clinton Portis runs for his fifth touchdown against a beaten and bruised up Kansas City defense. Though, I remember that because I was there. Probably more thrilling than that was watching TD run straight up the gut of the Dallas Defense, only to be pulled before halftime because of how in control of the game we were.

5) John Elway brings the team back from a two touchdown deficit in the last two minutes of the game against the '91 KC Chiefs.

[Steve Sewell]

Unfortunately, this post is reflective of the lack of respect and fanfare Dennis Smith gets.

I don't know why it is, but of the 9 or 10 all time TRUE GREATS in Broncos history, DS's accomplishments are always the first forgotten.

DS49 blocked both of those kicks as well as a third kick of Bob Thomas in the first half as well.

I always remembered #48 blocking one of the kicks. I must be wrong. DS49 was one of my favorite players in Broncos history too. I loved Louie Wright, DS, Mike Harden, and Steve Foley. Up until now, I think that was our best defensive backfield.

Anyone remember Fat Lever and Mike Harden's restaurant/bar on 16th Street Mall?

[freak6]

Elway rolls left, sees Raider boy's shadow closing, unbelievably ducks his blindside tackle, rifles ball into Arthur Marshall's chest, BRONCOS WIN!!!

[Steve Sewell]

The run that put TD over 2000 yards for the year against Seattle.

I was at this game. Before the game I remember looking at TD's stats and telling my buddy..."It's going to take a hell of a game for TD to break 2000"...LOL...there really was nothing to play for in the game so we assumed that Shanny would sit TD for most of the game.

We were also talking about how this game was likely Elway's last reg season game ever...and it was.

[Atlas]

3) Jason Elam lines up for a 62 yard feild goal to a booing crowd that wanted to see Elway throw a bomb to Rod or McCaffrey to close out the quarter... That was, until the announcer let the crowd know the historic impact of the moment, and the place got dead quiet. So glad I was at that one.
.

How can you not remember that it was a 63 yard FG?? It was a NFL record.

[BroncoBuff]

4. Rod's first catch


Right before that play, the Duke yelled, "Rod Smith! Be ready!"

Or that's the way NFL Films edited it, anyway.

[Atlas]

Elway rolls left, sees Raider boy's shadow closing, unbelievably ducks his blindside tackle, rifles ball into Arthur Marshall's chest, BRONCOS WIN!!!

That was in 1992. Remember when Raiders "Winston Moss" threw Elway under the bench???

It was a boring game for the most part until Elway led them to a last second victory!! I think Denver won 17-14. Their only other TD was a Michael Brooks fumble recovery.

[Rocket 7]

Terrell Davis' late game TD run in the game against Jacksonville in 98. He showed both speed and power with great balance. Kevin Hardy hit him pretty solid. TD stayed on his feet when 99.9 of the RB who played this game would of went down. And they say he only ran through big holes.

[Jens1893]

elway´s long bomb to mccaffrey on the broncos first offensive play from scrimmage against the pats on mnf in 1998 ... i dont know why, but that play has a special place in my heart

[Bronco Rob]

10/2796 Broncos 34 Chefs 7

Not a play, but I believe it was the first game they did IN-Com-Plete!

12/ 03/ 95 Broncos 31 Jacksonvillie 23

Elway is standing at mid-field steps up in the pocket to avoid the rush and throws a pefect 50 cross-field throw to hit Mike Pritchard. Pritchard was wearing two DBs like a jersey.

10/04/92 Broncos 20 Chefs 19

I was watching they game here in KC at a party filled with chef fans with whom I had bet some $$$ with. With about 6 minutes left in the game they were practically reaching for my wallet but I had faith. Sure enough King Elway hits The Vance who burnt Drive By Dale Carter to win the game. Needless to say I was richer, happier & drunker..

Of course there is the infamous Atwater hit on CoCo Okoye, and Gradishar's 93 yard return v Cleveland. Bubby's Bootleg aka "the monday night meltdown" I had fun calling the local KC sports right after & the next day. The Elway & Sharpe vs LA faiders even though we lost they were unstopable on that day.
Too many DS49, Loudini, Rulon Jones, Meck "Snow Goose/Albino Rhino. Heck even Drozdoff puking on the ball before the center had to snap it brings back some great memories.

It is good to be a fan of this team.

[bendog]

I thought it was Sharper who EMac stiff armed to the ground in the post superbowl rematch with GB.

I don't think anyone mentioned the naked bootlegs Morton ran. It was like he was on a slo mo replay, but he'd score cause it was so sold.

[Florida_Bronco]

I thought it was Sharper who EMac stiff armed to the ground in the post superbowl rematch with GB.

It was Tyrone Williams. I was happy for Eddie but embarrassed that a former Cornhusker got punked by a wide receiver.

Eddie was one badass receiver though.

[freak6]

I wish I had that picture I photoshopped of that stiff arm. Actually, I still have that harddrive, its probably running windows 95, but I might be able to upload it later.

[Jason in LA]

Kennedy killing Chambers a few years back.



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[BroncosCanada]

4 - The game winning touchdown catch against Minnesota that ping ponged around crazily before settling into Eddie Mac's soft hands.

That happened right in front of me - by far the coolest sporting happenstance I have ever witnessed live.

Cheers.

[Taco John]

How can you not remember that it was a 63 yard FG?? It was a NFL record.


They announced it as a 62 yarder, and said that it didn't break the record but rather tied it...

[Taco John]

I think I must be remembering it wrong... In any case, it was cool...