1987 Denver Broncos season

The  Denver Broncos season was the team's 28th year in professional football and its 18th with the National Football League (NFL). Games scheduled during the third week of the season were cancelled, and games played from weeks 4 to 6 were played with replacement teams. The Broncos finished first in the AFC West, and were AFC Champions for the second straight year. Quarterback John Elway was voted league MVP for 1987. The Broncos reached the Super Bowl for the second consecutive season, but lost for the second straight time, 42–10 to the Washington Redskins.

NFL replacement players
After the league decided to use replacement players during the NFLPA strike, the following team was assembled:

Week 1

 * John Elway 22/32, 338 Yds, 4 TD, INT

Awards and records

 * Ricky Nattiel, All-Rookie selection