When was the last time the Denver Broncos were 5-1?

The last time the Denver Broncos started the season 5-1 was in the 2014 season, after a 42-17 win over the 49ers. The Broncos finished the season 12-4 and eventually lost in the Divisional Round in the playoffs.

How many times have the Denver Broncos started the season 5-1?

The Denver Broncos have started the season 5-1 a total of 10 times, in the 1962, 1981, 1984, 1989, 1996, 2003-2006 and 2014 seasons.

How often have the Denver Broncos made the playoffs after starting 5-1?

Out of the 10 times the Denver Broncos started the season 5-1, they went on to make the playoffs 7 times, or 70% of the time.

All Denver Broncos Seasons Which Started 5-1

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2014	5-1	+68	12-4	Lost Div
2006	5-1	+35	9-7	Missed Playoffs
2005	5-1	+22	13-3	Lost CC
2004	5-1	+53	10-6	Lost WC
2003	5-1	+71	10-6	Lost WC
1996	5-1	+51	13-3	Lost Div
1989	5-1	+52	11-5	Lost SB
1984	5-1	+31	13-3	Lost Div
1981	5-1	+58	10-6	Missed Playoffs
1962	5-1	+63	7-7	Missed Playoffs *

Year

Started

Point Diff

Final Record

Result

2014

5-1

+68

12-4

Lost Div

2006

5-1