Through the Years
Throwing it back: The Broncos' 1997 playoff win over the Jaguars
Flip through Broncos history with photos from the Broncos' 1997 playoff win over the Jaguars.
Denver: Bronco mascot Thunder charges downfield celebrating a touchdown against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Fans stand for the pledge of allegiance before the wild card playoff game against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Derek Loville racked up 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 11 carries and celebrated at the conclusion of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Alfred Williams, blocked by Tony Boselli, puts defensive pressure on quarterback Mark Brunell, who slipped and fell during the Broncos first round wild card victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver Broncos in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Elway scrambles in the pocket, dodging oncoming tacklers against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Lineman Mark Schlereth returns to the lineup to provide pass blocking in a playoff game vs. the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Terrell Davis, given a lead block by Howard Griffith, weaves his way past the line of scrimmage against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Defensive tackle Maa Tanuvasa begins to celebrate after sacking Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Derek Loville racked up 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 11 carries including this 25 yard run to pay dirt past the Jaguar's Dave Thomas against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Linebacker Bill Romanowski goes airborne and delivers a blow to the head of Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Terrell Davis rushes for yardage against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Alfred Williams celebrates a defensive play during the first round wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Terrell Davis added to the team record 310 total rushing yards in a playoff game during this rush against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Running back Terrell Davis cuts back against the grain and heads up field looking for a block from teammate Rod Smith against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Quarterback John Elway rolls out of the pocket and scrambles up field picking up extra yardage against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Defensive team members help the referees with who has possession of the ball after the Jaguars coughed it up against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Bill Romanowski and a teammate, Neil Smith, tackle Natrone Means. The Broncos defense shut down the Jags offense all day against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Safety Steve Atwater raises his arms in celebration as he watches one of his teammates make an interception against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: The Broncos jumped out to an early 14-0 lead when wide receiver Rod Smith grabbed a pass and raced 43 yards up the middle for a Denver score against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Cornerback Darrien Gordon wraps up and sacks Jacksonville quarterback Mark Brunell on the Jaguars last drive of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Rod Smith yells and expresses his excitement after the Broncos score another second half touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Running back Terrell Davis breaks free from the line of scrimmage and outruns a Jaguars defender against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Special teams member Vaughn Hebron breaks through the Jaguars kick-off coverage and races back up field for a 53-yard return against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Elway and his son Jack watch the closing minutes of the clock tick off during the first round wild card game against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Derek Loville receives congratulations from his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Detron Smith salutes the crowd after his special teams tackle against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Vaughn Hebron gets crushed while returning a kickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Vaughn Hebron follows his blockers during this rush against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Rod Smith celebrates after the Broncos score another touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Darrien Gordon returns a punt against the Jaguars during the first round wild card game against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 21, 1997.
Denver: Vaughn Hebron is congratulated by Derek Loville after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Allen Aldridge shows off the ball after a fumble recovery during a first round wild card game with the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Terrell Davis rushes for yards against the Jaguars in the first round wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver Broncos in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Mobley teams with Neil Smith to stop Natrone Means against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Mobley and the Broncos defense gather before a snap against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Terrell Davis rushed for 184 yards on the day, with the team total at 310, a Broncos post season record against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver Broncos in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Rod Smith salutes Ed McCaffrey after scoring on a 43 yard touchdown pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Elway hands the ball off to Terrell Davis during the first round wild card game against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver Broncos in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Ed McCaffrey blocks during a rushing playing in the first round wild card match up with the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Allen Aldridge celebrates a great defensive play against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: The Broncos jumped out to an early 14-0 lead when wide receiver Rod Smith grabbed an Elway pass and raced 43 yards up the middle for the touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Elway throws through the Jaguars defense during the first round wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver Broncos in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Terrell Davis follows the lead block of Howard Griffith during one of his rushing carries in the first round wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Howard Griffith advances the ball upfield during the first round wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Bubby Brister celebrates the culmination of a touchdown drive during the first round wild card game against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Elway and his son Jack make their way off the field after the Broncos first round wild card victory against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Elway gets congratulations from Mark Brunell after the Broncos' victory in the first round wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Shannon Sharpe congratulates John Elway after a first round wild card win against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Bubby Brister gets congratulated during the closing minutes of the first round wild card win against the Jaguars against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: John Elway walks off the field at Mile High after the Broncos victory against the Jaguars in the wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Head coach Mike Shanahan breaks down the game in a post-game discussion with his team against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver: Inside the locker room, John Elway and Pat Bowlen share a few words against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
