2004 Denver Broncos season

2004 Denver Broncos season
OwnerPat Bowlen
General managerTed Sundquist and Mike Shanahan
PresidentPat Bowlen
Head coachMike Shanahan
Offensive coordinatorGary Kubiak
Defensive coordinatorLarry Coyer
Home fieldInvesco Field at Mile High
Results
Record10–6
Division place2nd AFC West
Playoff finishLost Wild Card Playoffs
(at Colts) 24–49
Pro BowlersFS John Lynch
CB Champ Bailey

The 2004 Denver Broncos season was the franchise's 35th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 45th overall. Under head coach Mike Shanahan the Broncos equalled their 10–6 record from 2003, and again finished second in the AFC West. In a repeat of 2003, the Broncos’ season ended in defeat to the Indianapolis Colts 49–24 in the AFC Wild Card playoffs.

Starting quarterback Jake Plummer finished the season with 4,089 passing yards (4th in the league). During the offseason, the Broncos traded running back Clinton Portis to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Champ Bailey.