| Team: | Denver Broncos |
| Year: | 1961 |
| Record: | 3–11 |
| Division Place: | 3rd AFL Western |
| Coach: | Frank Filchock |
| General Manager: | Dean Griffing |
| Stadium: | Bears Stadium |
| Playoffs: | Did not qualify |
| Shortnavlink: | Broncos seasons |
The 1961 Denver Broncos season was the team's second year in the American Football League. Led by head coach Frank Filchock, the Broncos recorded three wins and eleven losses, finishing third in the AFL's Western Division.
The 1961 Broncos set a modern pro football record with 68 giveaways, more than any other team in AFL or NFL history.[1]
See main article: article and 1961 American Football League Draft. [2]
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | Recap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 10 | at Buffalo Bills | W 22–10 | 1–0 | War Memorial Stadium | 16,636 | Recap | |
| 2 | September 16 | at Boston Patriots | L 17–45 | 1–1 | Boston University Field | 14,479 | Recap | |
| 3 | September 24 | at New York Titans | L 28–35 | 1–2 | Polo Grounds | 14,381 | Recap | |
| 4 | October 1 | at Oakland Raiders | L 19–33 | 1–3 | Candlestick Park | 8,361 | Recap | |
| 5 | October 8 | Dallas Texans | L 12–19 | 1–4 | Bears Stadium | 14,500 | Recap | |
| 6 | October 15 | Oakland Raiders | W 27–24 | 2–4 | Bears Stadium | 11,129 | Recap | |
| 7 | October 22 | New York Titans | W 27–10 | 3–4 | Bears Stadium | 12,508 | Recap | |
| 8 | October 29 | at San Diego Chargers | L 0–37 | 3–5 | Balboa Stadium | 32,584 | Recap | |
| 9 | November 5 | Houston Oilers | L 14–55 | 3–6 | Bears Stadium | 11,564 | Recap | |
| 10 | November 12 | San Diego Chargers | L 16–19 | 3–7 | Bears Stadium | 7,859 | Recap | |
| 11 | November 19 | Buffalo Bills | L 10–23 | 3–8 | Bears Stadium | 7,645 | Recap | |
| 12 | November 26 | at Houston Oilers | L 14–45 | 3–9 | Jeppesen Stadium | 27,874 | Recap | |
| 13 | December 3 | Boston Patriots | L 24–28 | 3–10 | Bears Stadium | 9,303 | Recap | |
| 14 | December 10 | at Dallas Texans | L 21–49 | 3–11 | Cotton Bowl | 8,000 | Recap | |
| 15 | align=center colspan=7 | Bye | ||||||
| Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. | ||||||||