with 4969. They were also first in total points scored with 472. They were seventh in total points allowed with 287. The team's 12–4 record is their fifth-best 16-game season in franchise history. During the season John Elway threw for 3635 yards and Terrell Davis rushed for 1750 yards. Rod Smith had 70 receptions for 1180 yards and Ed McCaffrey had 45 receptions for 590 yards. Tight end Shannon Sharpe has 72 receptions for 1107 yards. Kicker Jason Elam kicked 26 field goals out of 36 attempted. Davis, Elway, Tom Nalen, Sharpe, and Neil Smith made the Pro Bowl. Personnel Staff Roster Preseason Regular season Schedule Game summaries Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Standings Playoffs Wild Card In the 1997 AFC Wildcard Playoff weekend, the Broncos were paired against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Broncos viewed this game as a chance to avenge the previous season's Divisional Playoff loss of 30–27 to the Jaguars, an early exit in a year the Broncos were favored to win the Super Bowl. Ultimately, 21 unanswered 4th quarter points saw the Broncos seize the win and a playoff berth against the Division Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Divisional AFC Championship Game Super Bowl Awards and records Terrell Davis, Super Bowl MVP John Elway, Franchise Record, Most Touchdowns in One Season, 27 Touchdown Passes References External links at Pro-Football-Reference.com Denver Broncos seasons American Football Conference championship seasons Super Bowl champion seasons Denver Broncos Bronco