#2: Denver's Most Heartbreaking Sports Losses - Broncos vs. Jaguars (1996)

Number 2 on the list of Denver's Most Heartbreaking Sports Losses, Shapiro and Piro revisit one of the most painful defeats in Colorado sports history: the Denver Broncos' shocking loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1996 AFC Divisional Round. Fresh off a 13-3 season and entering the playoffs as the AFC's top seed, the Broncos appeared destined for a Super Bowl run. Instead, Denver suffered a stunning upset at Mile High Stadium that left fans devastated and raised questions about the franchise's ability to win in the postseason. How did it happen? What made the loss so shocking at the time? And where does it rank among the most heartbreaking moments in Denver sports history? Denver's Most Heartbreaking Sports Losses Countdown: #5 - Super Bowl XII (Broncos-Cowboys) #4 - Game 1 of the 2009 Western Conference Finals (Nuggets-Lakers) #3 - The Rahim Moore Game (Broncos-Ravens) #2 - The 1996 Divisional Round (Broncos-Jaguars) 🔥 Don’t miss the latest updates on Denver’s top teams from Shapiro and Piro — hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications to stay on top of all the action!

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