What went wrong in 2010: Coach Josh McDaniels was fired after a 3-9 start. … The Broncos were the only AFC West team to finish with a losing record. … The defense finished last in scoring (29.4 points per game) and yards (390.8 per game). … The Broncos started 2-2 but lost their next four, including a 59-14 home loss to Oakland.
Forecast for 2011: Sports Illustrated predicted a 5-11 record and repeat finish in the division cellar. Denver Post columnist Mark Kiszla got it right (8-8).
Final record: 8-8, first in AFC West.