| 2004 Denver Broncos season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Pat Bowlen |
| President | Pat Bowlen |
| General manager | Ted Sundquist and Mike Shanahan |
| Head coach | Mike Shanahan |
| Offensive coordinator | Gary Kubiak |
| Defensive coordinator | Larry Coyer |
| Home field | Invesco Field at Mile High |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–6 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (at Colts) 24–49 |
| Pro Bowlers | FS 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.