 The Browns had a brief rivalry with the Denver Broncos that arose from three AFC Championship Games from 1986 to 1989.In the 1986 AFC Championship, quarterback John Elway led The Drive to secure a tie in the waning moments at Cleveland Municipal Stadium; the Broncos went on to win in 23–20 in overtime.One year later, the two teams met again in the 1987 AFC Championship game at Mile High Stadium.