Through the Years
Top moments from the Broncos' history vs. the Falcons in photos
View photos from several of the Broncos' wins over the Falcons throughout franchise history, including Super Bowl XXXIII.
![Linebacker Simon Fletcher breaks through the Falcons' line during an October 16, 1988 win (30-14) over Atlanta at Mile High Stadium.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/vicrj7jbq1mzljofae2a.jpg)
Linebacker Simon Fletcher breaks through the Falcons' line during an October 16, 1988 win (30-14) over Atlanta at Mile High Stadium.
![Tony Dorsett rushes against the Atlanta Falcons on October 16, 1988.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/udbmy1ytef8s7wfrakin.jpg)
Tony Dorsett rushes against the Atlanta Falcons on October 16, 1988.
![Cedric Tillman runs after a catch during the Broncos' 32-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons at home on November 20, 1994.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/jzp2yyysgu2fn8wjrt9t.jpg)
Cedric Tillman runs after a catch during the Broncos' 32-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons at home on November 20, 1994.
![Quarterback John Elway throws a long downfield pass against the Atlanta Falcons in a 1994 game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/mwri6rxijzmsw5ufpwl2.jpg)
Quarterback John Elway throws a long downfield pass against the Atlanta Falcons in a 1994 game.
![John Elway scrambles upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA on September 28, 1997.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/pgjuvax1w5jzdzc3ndjk.jpg)
John Elway scrambles upfield against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA on September 28, 1997.
![Terrell Davis gives the Mile High salute after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA on September 28, 1997.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/rulothwkd81boqrci59s.jpg)
Terrell Davis gives the Mile High salute after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA on September 28, 1997.
![Rod Smith sprints downfield after making a reception against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA on September 28, 1997.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/rfu80nanzmnvqjxniijq.jpg)
Rod Smith sprints downfield after making a reception against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA on September 28, 1997.
![John Elway removes his uniform for the last time in his career after beating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/d7pjsvn8rm45ysbpagtf.jpg)
John Elway removes his uniform for the last time in his career after beating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Howard Griffith plunges into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/w8a8hqnh1hoy9wmcyprq.jpg)
Howard Griffith plunges into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Steve Atwater celebrates the victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/yyuocu0ovumscddugfj3.jpg)
Steve Atwater celebrates the victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Darrien Gordon returns an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/hkyowciynuymj8i1f9xs.jpg)
Darrien Gordon returns an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![The Falcons and Broncos at the line of scrimmage in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/wk7pdjvl1dtlow1duoxy.jpg)
The Falcons and Broncos at the line of scrimmage in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![A player hoists the Lombardi Trophy after beating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/vweikidmhivgcrn0mrkc.jpg)
A player hoists the Lombardi Trophy after beating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/jqwxgorxwhzpnkpffeyq.jpg)
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![John Elway fires a pass downfield against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/scnhfb2q6mksvwbygshd.jpg)
John Elway fires a pass downfield against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![John Elway can't hide his excitement after scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/zsnasoxq0ix1gh4hpqbv.jpg)
John Elway can't hide his excitement after scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Alfred Williams celebrates a strong defensive stand against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/hap4zomgtwq2wvbaxjby.jpg)
Alfred Williams celebrates a strong defensive stand against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Rod Smith makes a 41-yard reception against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/qwt3rz4djz06tgc0ueah.jpg)
Rod Smith makes a 41-yard reception against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Rod Smith blows by Eugene Robinson en route to an 80-yard touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/wvwu9mywrcqnjsuqfkji.jpg)
Rod Smith blows by Eugene Robinson en route to an 80-yard touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![John Elway and Mark Schlereth smile to one another after Elway scored on a 3-yard run against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/agqa7pazg7jsfk9ymhrg.jpg)
John Elway and Mark Schlereth smile to one another after Elway scored on a 3-yard run against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Ed McCaffrey makes a reception against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ovod7ziup1z0jcdpq3oz.jpg)
Ed McCaffrey makes a reception against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Shannon Sharpe makes a reception and runs the ball down to the 1-yard line against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/do0s5f6teca6rgxua27h.jpg)
Shannon Sharpe makes a reception and runs the ball down to the 1-yard line against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![John Elway walks off the field in his last game in his illustrious career against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/zqta9u8a7wzlwiv6wehj.jpg)
John Elway walks off the field in his last game in his illustrious career against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Rod Smith breaks free en route to an 80-yard touchdown reception against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/anih88f0fqql6o8bl2yl.jpg)
Rod Smith breaks free en route to an 80-yard touchdown reception against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
![Mike Anderson scores his first regular season touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/btp7nhsfnmeeiizr0ugw.jpg)
Mike Anderson scores his first regular season touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Mike Anderson rushes the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/cbymyq8ewppyp42mi4xa.jpg)
Mike Anderson rushes the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Deltha O' Neal returns a punt against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/x6izvyjeirpbqapt9oly.jpg)
Deltha O' Neal returns a punt against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Rod Smith celebrates after making a touchdown reception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/cshzhnezykrdpmtx19xf.jpg)
Rod Smith celebrates after making a touchdown reception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Mike Anderson rushes the ball for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/btukgwbjz11lfsrdvkba.jpg)
Mike Anderson rushes the ball for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Dwayne Carswell makes a reception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/qrbcfba8znpgven8zbvo.jpg)
Dwayne Carswell makes a reception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Rod Smith makes a touchdown reception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/bmzmxhjebfnw2sknvugh.jpg)
Rod Smith makes a touchdown reception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Rod Smith makes a reception and sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/oh2p4ulky26so0jhtwe7.jpg)
Rod Smith makes a reception and sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Mike Anderson rushes for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/xrlhtlgebb41cofbfhqh.jpg)
Mike Anderson rushes for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Dwayne Carswell makes a reception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/l8yvoc6jialtowmoilqq.jpg)
Dwayne Carswell makes a reception against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Harald Hasselbach wraps up the Falcons quarterback and forces a fumble at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/eg9f3yty1bd2zrl7yozy.jpg)
Harald Hasselbach wraps up the Falcons quarterback and forces a fumble at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Maa Tanuvasa scoops up a Falcons fumble and rumbles downfield against Atlanta at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/qvkt9qgsnvh6wsoy3igw.jpg)
Maa Tanuvasa scoops up a Falcons fumble and rumbles downfield against Atlanta at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Brian Griese avoids the Falcons' rush and rolls out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/zfhfyl6spgnhkyky0hgl.jpg)
Brian Griese avoids the Falcons' rush and rolls out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 10, 2000.
![Tatum Bell dives for extra yardage on a fourth-quarter carry against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/zja3fgda6waxaynh0g5y.jpg)
Tatum Bell dives for extra yardage on a fourth-quarter carry against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.
![Daniel Graham dunks the football over the goal post after a 9-yard catch for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ornv2ydyoifjfho6ewsq.jpg)
Daniel Graham dunks the football over the goal post after a 9-yard catch for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.
![Jay Cutler moves out of the pocket trying to avoid a tackle in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/dp38kxyve1ie3vwzdmeq.jpg)
Jay Cutler moves out of the pocket trying to avoid a tackle in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.
![While losing his helmet,Peyton Hillis puts Denver on the board with a 7-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ih5mytqmwn3gxdhnt4ud.jpg)
While losing his helmet,Peyton Hillis puts Denver on the board with a 7-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.
![Eddie Royal runs for a 12-yard gain in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/wvylns8lilp4ibn28fro.jpg)
Eddie Royal runs for a 12-yard gain in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.
![Elvis Dumervil tries to fight off a block by Ben Harstock in the third quarter in the game against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/rgpfwa39d9jtefomi2b8.jpg)
Elvis Dumervil tries to fight off a block by Ben Harstock in the third quarter in the game against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.
![Brandon Stokley hauls in a 12-yard pass in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/gagnprzactc2y4e7qzot.jpg)
Brandon Stokley hauls in a 12-yard pass in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.
![Josh Bell celebrates after making a defensive stop to thwart a Falcons rally in the fourth quarter on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/jf33gtgza3gkba5mids4.jpg)
Josh Bell celebrates after making a defensive stop to thwart a Falcons rally in the fourth quarter on November 16, 2008 at the Georgia Dome.