The 2016 Denver Broncos finished with a winning 9-7 record, maintaining their streak of winning seasons and remaining competitive in the AFC West. In their first season after winning Super Bowl 50, the team featured an elite defense that ranked first in the NFL in passing yards allowed and fourth in total defense, led by Pro Bowlers Von Miller, Aqib Talib, and Chris Harris Jr. Notable highlights included a strong 4-0 start and a dramatic blocked extra point return to defeat the New Orleans Saints.