The Broncos have made a habit over the years of winning in September. Specifically, they are among the best in the NFL in season-opening games.
In their 50-year history, the Broncos rank second in the NFL in season-opening victories — best among AFC teams.
Denver all-time is 32-17-1 — that’s a .650 winning percentage.
The NFL’s best:
Team … W-L-T … Pct. … Streak
1. Dallas … 34-15-1 … .690 … Won 3
2. Denver … 32-17-1 … .650 … Won 3
3. Jacksonville … 9-6-0 … .600 … Lost 2
4. Chicago … 50-35-5 … .583 … Lost 1
5. N.Y. Giants … 48-32-5 … .594 … Won 2
DANDY DEBUT
Broncos coaches are also impressive in their season-opening debuts.
Josh McDaniels on Sunday extended Denver’s record to 9-0 when a coach makes his regular-season debut at the start of a season.
Head coach … Game … Result
Frank Filchock … at Boston, Sept. 9, 1960 … W, 13-10
Jack Faulkner … vs. San Diego, Sept. 7, 1962 … W, 30-21
Lou Saban … vs. Boston, Sept. 3, 1967 … W, 26-21
John Ralston … vs. Houston, Sept. 17, 1972 … W, 30-17
Red Miller … vs. St. Louis, Sept. 18, 1977 … W, 7-0
Dan Reeves … vs. Oakland, Sept. 6, 1981 … W, 9-7
Wade Phillips … at N.Y. Jets, Sept. 5, 1993 … W, 26-20
Mike Shanahan … vs. Buffalo, Sept. 3, 1995 … W, 22-7
Josh McDaniels … at Cincinnati, Sept. 13, 2009 … W, 12-7
