No ... the Broncos went 12-4 in the regular season before winning Super Bowl XXXII and 14-2 in the regular season before winning Super Bowl XXXIII.
Prior to the November 16, 2008 game the teams have played 11 times with Broncos leading the series, 7-4. The teams met in Super Bowl XXXIII with the Broncos winning, 34-19.
On January 31, 1999, the Denver Broncos won their second consecutive NFL championship, defeating the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII, 34-19. The game was played in Miami.
Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos was named MVP of Super Bowl XXXIII.
They have played in 6 Super Bowls, winning 2 of them.
YES ... the Broncos played in both and won both ...
Super Bowl XXXIII
The Atlanta Falcons.
Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos.
Super Bowl XXXIII (33)
The Denver Broncos won Super Bowl XXXII to become the NFL champions, on January 25, 1998. They also won Super Bowl XXXIII the following year.
John Elway is a Hall of Fame quarterback known for his impressive career with the Denver Broncos, where he led the team to two Super Bowl victories (XXXII and XXXIII). He was selected to the Pro Bowl 9 times and named the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1987. Elway is also recognized for his remarkable comeback abilities, particularly in Super Bowl XXXII, where he led a game-winning drive. After retiring, he successfully transitioned to an executive role, helping to build a championship-winning team as the Broncos' general manager.