On Jan. 31, 1999, the Denver Broncos (17-2) defeated the Atlanta Falcons (16-3) 34-19 in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The Broncos were considered 7.5-point favorites going into the game and ended up beating the Falcons by 15 points.
Denver quarterback John Elway was named the game’s Most Valuable Player after completing 18-of-29 passes for 336 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Elway also rushed for a score.
Elway retired during the 2000 offseason after helping the Broncos win back-to-back Super Bowls. One year before defeating Atlanta, Elway helped Denver defeat the Green Bay Packers 31-24 in Super Bowl XXXII.
Against the Falcons, running back Terrell Davis rushed 25 times for 102 yards and wide receiver Rod Smith caught five passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. Davis and Smith now rank first on the team’s all-time rushing list and receiving list, respectively.
Seventeen years after winning Super Bowl XXXIII, the Broncos returned to the NFL’s championship game and defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50. Von Miller took home MVP honors for that contest.
