The Broncos have played in eight Super Bowls — three wins, several blowout losses. Here’s a look at the Broncos’ history in the Super Bowl:

Super Bowl XII

Score: Cowboys 27, Broncos 10

When/Where: Jan. 15, 1978, at Superdome (New Orleans)

What happened: In their first Super Bowl appearance, the Broncos and their “Orange Crush” defense were no match for the mighty Cowboys. Denver committed eight turnovers and had only 156 total yards. The Broncos ‘D’ was the story all season and kept Denver in the game for awhile but wasn’t enough.

MVP: Harvey Martin, Randy White (Cowboys)

Super Bowl XXI

Score: Giants 39, Broncos 20 

When/Where: Jan. 25, 1987, at Rose Bowl (Pasadena, Calif.)

What happened: Quarterback John Elway carried the Broncos to a matchup with the Giants. Denver led 10-9 at halftime, but it all fell apart in the second half. The Giants scored 33 unanswered points to bury the Broncos. Giants quarterback Phil Simms was 22 of 25 in the win.

MVP: Phil Simms (Giants)

Super Bowl XXII

Score: Redskins 42, Broncos 10

When/Where: Jan. 31, 1988, at Jack Murphy Stadium (San Diego)

What happened: The only silver lining for the Broncos was the first quarter. Denver led 10-0 before allowing 35 points in the second quarter. Redskins running back Timmy Smith ran for 204 yards, while Doug Williams threw for 340 yards. Denver was never in the game after the first quarter.

MVP: Doug Williams (Redskins)

Super Bowl XXIV

Score: 49ers 55, Broncos 10

When/Where: Jan. 28, 1990, at Superdome (New Orleans)

What happened: Nothing good for the Broncos as they appeared in their third Super Bowl in four years. Denver was never in the game. The 1989-90 49ers are one of the top teams in NFL history, and they showed it in Super Bowl XXIV. Joe Montana had 297 yards passing with 148 going to Jerry Rice. Just a complete rout. 

MVP: Joe Montana (49ers) 

Super Bowl XXXII

Score: Broncos 31, Packers 24

When/Where: Jan. 25, 1998, at Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego)

What happened: “This one’s for John,” former Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said after. After four losses in the big game, the Broncos broke through vs. Brett Favre’s Packers. Running back Terrell Davis scored three touchdowns and rushes for 157 yards in the win. The win also broke the NFC’s 12-game win streak in the Super Bowl. 

MVP: Terrell Davis (Broncos)

Super Bowl XXXIII

Score: Broncos 34, Falcons 19

When/Where: Jan. 31, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium (Miami)

What happened: The defending champion Broncos dominated the regular season and closed the deal in the Super Bowl. Elway played his final game and ended his career with back-to-back titles and a Super Bowl MVP. Elway had 336 passing yards, one passing TD and one rushing TD.

MVP: John Elway (Broncos)

Super Bowl XLVIII

Score: Seahawks 43, Broncos 8

When/Where: Feb. 2, 2014, at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)

What happened: It was bad from the start. The first snap soared over Peyton Manning’s head for a safety, and Denver never recovered. The Broncos’ offense was the best in NFL history and Seattle made it look incompetent. Denver didn’t score until the end of the third quarter.

MVP: Malcolm Smith (Seahawks)

Super Bowl 50

Score: Broncos 24, Panthers 10

When/Where: Feb. 7, 2016, Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, Calif.)

What happened: The domimant Denver defense did its job as it held league MVP Cam Newton to 10 points. The Broncos forced four turnovers and scored a touchdown on defense. It was Peyton Manning’s final game as he, like Elway, finished his career with a Super Bowl win. Von Miller had 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one dab.  

MVP: Von Miller (Broncos)