| 1961 Denver Broncos season | |
|---|---|
| General manager | Dean Griffing |
| Head coach | Frank Filchock |
| Home field | Bears Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–11 |
| Division place | 3rd AFL Western |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1961 Denver Broncos season was the team's second year in the American Football League. Led by head coach Frank Filchock, the Broncos recorded three wins and eleven losses, finishing third in the AFL's Western Division.
The 1961 Broncos set a modern pro football record with 68 giveaways, more than any other team in AFL or NFL history.[1]