C.J. Anderson gives storytime for kindergarten class

The Broncos may not be in Super Bowl LI, but that doesn't mean they aren't well-represented in Houston. (Photos by Caroline Deisley)

Take a look back through an incredible 2016, from the AFC Championship against New England, to Super Bowl 50, to the trip to the White House, to Justin Simmons and Will Parks' thrilling two-point play in New Orleans.

In putting together a collection of our top 16 photos from 2016, many great images had to be left out. But we pooled the 40 leftover photos to remember what didn't make the cut.

The Broncos and Panthers have only played four times before in the regular season (the Broncos lead 3-1), though Denver did beat Carolina in Super Bowl 50.

Check out what treasures from Broncos history lie in the team's trophy case at the UCHealth Training Center.

A look at Sunday's Championship ring ceremony for the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

A first look at the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl 50 Championship ring.

A first look at the Broncos' Super Bowl 50 Championship ring Fan Collection. Visit http://www.jostens.com/broncosfan for more information.

Check out how Tiffany & Co. makes the sterling silver Lombardi Trophy for each Super Bowl. The trophy pictured in this gallery is from Super Bowl XLVI.

Go along with the Broncos through downtown Denver to see the photos that captured the team's Super Bowl parade. (photos by Eric Bakke, unless otherwise noted)

The Broncos stormed the stage at Denver County Court on Tuesday for their World Championship rally at the city's civic center. (photos bye Eric Bakke unless otherwise noted)

The crowds that swarmed to downtown Denver to see the World-Champion Broncos in their parade numbered at least one million people. (photos by Eric Bakke, unless otherwise noted)