1961 Denver Broncos season
| 1961 Denver Broncos season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Filchock |
| Home field | Mile High Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 3-11 |
| Division place | 3rd AFL Western |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1961 Denver Broncos season was the 2nd season for the team in the American Football League. They finished with a record of three wins and eleven losses, and placed third in the AFL's Western division.
Regular Season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 10 1961 | Buffalo Bills | W 22-10 | War Memorial Stadium | 1-0 |
| 2 | September 16 1961 | Boston Patriots | L 17-45 | Nickerson Field | 1-1 |
| 3 | September 24 1961 | New York Titans | L 28-35 | Polo Grounds | 1-2 |
| 4 | October 1 1961 | Oakland Raiders | L 19-33 | Candlestick Park | 1-3 |
| 5 | October 8 1961 | Dallas Texans | L 12-19 | Mile High Stadium | 1-4 |
| 6 | October 15 1961 | Oakland Raiders | W 27-24 | Mile High Stadium | 2-4 |
| 7 | October 22 1961 | New York Titans | W 27-10 | Mile High Stadium | 3-4 |
| 8 | October 29 1961 | San Diego Chargers | L 0-37 | Balboa Stadium | 3-5 |
| 9 | November 5 1961 | Houston Oilers | L 14-55 | Mile High Stadium | 3-6 |
| 10 | November 12 1961 | San Diego Chargers | L 16-19 | Mile High Stadium | 3-7 |
| 11 | November 19 1961 | Buffalo Bills | L 10-23 | Mile High Stadium | 3-8 |
| 12 | November 26 1961 | Houston Oilers | L 14-45 | Jeppesen Stadium | 3-9 |
| 13 | December 3 1961 | Boston Patriots | L 24-28 | Mile High Stadium | 3-10 |
| 14 | December 10 1961 | Dallas Texans | L 21-49 | Cotton Bowl | 3-11 |