| 1979 Denver Broncos season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Gerald Phipps |
| General manager | Fred Gehrke |
| Head coach | Red Miller |
| Home field | Mile High Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (at Oilers) 7–13 |
The 1979 Denver Broncos season was the team's 20th year in professional football and its 10th with the National Football League (NFL). Led by third-year head coach Red Miller, the Broncos were 10–6, second in the AFC West, and made the postseason a third consecutive year.[1] In the Wild Card round the Broncos lost to the Houston Oilers 13–7.