On this date in 1999, Broncos won Super Bowl XXXIII
On January 31st, 1999, the Denver Broncos won their second consecutive Super Bowl (XXXlll) against the Atlanta Falcons, 34-19. In a curtain call for Denver’s legendary quarterback John Elway, the Broncos capped off a 14-2 1998 NFL season by sending Elway into retirement with a Super Bowl MVP.
Outside of an early 3-0 lead, the Falcons never led again in the matchup, with the Broncos’ lead climbing to as high as 25 after Elway’s 3-yard touchdown run pushed the Broncos to a 31-6. Elway’s passing attack — completing 18 passes out of 29 attempts for 336 yards, a touchdown, and an interception — balanced out Denver’s rushing attack led by Terrell Davis. Davis finished the game with 25 rushes for 102 yards.
Although the Elway-Davis connection would be no more after this night, their pairing would provide Denver fans far and wide memories that will last a lifetime. Elway and Davis are currently in the NFL Hall of Fame, and their last Super Bowl win all but cemented their legendary status.
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