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===Denver Broncos===
{{further|1987 Denver Broncos season}}

The Broncos advanced to their second consecutive Super Bowl, overall the third appearance in team history. Quarterback [[John Elway]] had another excellent season, passing for 3,198 yards and 19 touchdowns. He was also the team's second leading rusher with 304 yards and four touchdowns. Wide receivers [[Vance Johnson]] and [[Ricky Nattiel]], and tight end [[Clarence Kay]], combined for 104 receptions and 1,754 yards. Running back [[Sammy Winder]] was the leading rusher with 741 yards and six touchdowns, while fullback [[Gene Lang (American football)|Gene Lang]] rushed for 304 yards and caught 17 receptions.  Denver's offensive line was led by guard [[Keith Bishop (American football)|Keith Bishop]], who earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection. The Broncos also possessed  a solid defensive unit, led by outside linebacker [[Karl Mecklenburg]], who recorded 7 sacks and picked off three passes, and defensive back [[Mike Harden]] with four interceptions.  Defensive end [[Rulon Jones]] led the line with 7 sacks.

The Broncos finished the strike-shortened 1987 season winning the [[AFC West]] with a 10–4–1 record and the number one seed in the AFC playoffs. [[Dan Reeves]] was the head coach.