There are several similarities between this Broncos team and that one. In 2015, the Broncos had one of the best defenses in recent memory. Von Miller became just the tenth (and most recent) defensive player to be named the Super Bowl MVP. That year's Broncos also had the "No Fly Zone" secondary.

Ten years ago, the Broncos were home underdogs against the Patriots in the AFC title game with a trip to Levi's Stadium on the line.

The Broncos won the AFC West on Saturday when Houston beat the L.A. Chargers, ending a decade-long drought and securing at least one home playoff game next month. Denver will play for the No. 1