Through the Years

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Memories from some of the Broncos' big wins vs. the Titans/Oilers franchise

Take a trip back through Broncos history with photos from many of the Broncos' victories over the Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers franchise.

Defensive back Goose Gonsoulin runs the ball upfield after intercepting a Houston Oilers pass during a game at Mile High Stadium.
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Defensive back Goose Gonsoulin runs the ball upfield after intercepting a Houston Oilers pass during a game at Mile High Stadium.

Defensive end Charles Gavin goes to tackle Oilers running back Billy Cannon during an October 21, 1962 win (20-10) over Houston at Bears Stadium.
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Defensive end Charles Gavin goes to tackle Oilers running back Billy Cannon during an October 21, 1962 win (20-10) over Houston at Bears Stadium.

After taking a handoff from quarterback Frank Tripucka, halfback Eugene Mingo finds the hole between Oilers defenders during an October 21, 1962 win (20-10) over Houston at Bears Stadium.
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After taking a handoff from quarterback Frank Tripucka, halfback Eugene Mingo finds the hole between Oilers defenders during an October 21, 1962 win (20-10) over Houston at Bears Stadium.

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Denver Broncos' quarterback Craig Morton (7) tries to get set for the crunching blow from Houston Oilers' Robert Brazile (52) after being upended by Oilers' cornerback Zeke Moore (22) in the second quarter of their game in Houston, Dec. 5, 1977. Morton picked up 11 yards around his left end on a keeper. Denver took the game 24-14. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky)
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Denver Broncos' quarterback Craig Morton (7) tries to get set for the crunching blow from Houston Oilers' Robert Brazile (52) after being upended by Oilers' cornerback Zeke Moore (22) in the second quarter of their game in Houston, Dec. 5, 1977. Morton picked up 11 yards around his left end on a keeper. Denver took the game 24-14. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky)

Denver Broncos defensive back Tyrone Braxton (34) is seen in action during the AFC division playoff game against the Houston Oilers Jan. 10, 1988, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 34-10. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)
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Denver Broncos defensive back Tyrone Braxton (34) is seen in action during the AFC division playoff game against the Houston Oilers Jan. 10, 1988, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 34-10. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Barney Chavous (79) takes on a Houston Oilers offensive lineman during an NFL game at Mile High Stadium on November 3, 1974. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 37-14. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Barney Chavous (79) takes on a Houston Oilers offensive lineman during an NFL game at Mile High Stadium on November 3, 1974. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 37-14. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Denver Broncos and Houston Oilers players pile up during an AFC division playoff game Jan. 10, 1988, in Denver . The Broncos defeated the Oilers 34-10. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)
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Denver Broncos and Houston Oilers players pile up during an AFC division playoff game Jan. 10, 1988, in Denver . The Broncos defeated the Oilers 34-10. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)

Karl Mecklenburg walks off the field after a 34-10 playoff victory over the Houston Oilers on January 10, 1988.
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Karl Mecklenburg walks off the field after a 34-10 playoff victory over the Houston Oilers on January 10, 1988.

Denver Broncos running back Sammy Winder (23) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Houston Oilers in Denver, Colo., Oct. 5, 1985. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 31-20. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
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Denver Broncos running back Sammy Winder (23) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Houston Oilers in Denver, Colo., Oct. 5, 1985. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 31-20. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)

The Denver Broncos defense gang tackle Houston Oilers running back Stanley Edwards (32) during an NFL game in Denver, Colo., Oct. 5, 1985. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 31-20. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
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The Denver Broncos defense gang tackle Houston Oilers running back Stanley Edwards (32) during an NFL game in Denver, Colo., Oct. 5, 1985. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 31-20. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) looks to pass the ball during the AFC division playoff game against the Houston Oilers Jan. 10, 1988, in Denver . The Broncos defeated the Oilers 34-10. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) looks to pass the ball during the AFC division playoff game against the Houston Oilers Jan. 10, 1988, in Denver . The Broncos defeated the Oilers 34-10. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Vance Johnson (82) is seen in action during the AFC division playoff game against the Houston Oilers Jan. 10, 1988, in Denver . The Broncos defeated the Oilers 34-10. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Vance Johnson (82) is seen in action during the AFC division playoff game against the Houston Oilers Jan. 10, 1988, in Denver . The Broncos defeated the Oilers 34-10. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)

Houston Oilers Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon (1) eludes Denver Broncos defensive end Simon Fletcher (73) and linebacker Karl Mecklenburg (77) during an NFL AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mile High Stadium on January 4, 1992. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 26-24. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Houston Oilers Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon (1) eludes Denver Broncos defensive end Simon Fletcher (73) and linebacker Karl Mecklenburg (77) during an NFL AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mile High Stadium on January 4, 1992. The Broncos defeated the Oilers 26-24. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Greg Lewis is congratulated by Clarence Kay and Dave Widell after a touchdown against the Houston Oilers in the 1991 AFC Divisional Playoff game on Jan. 4, 1992.
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Greg Lewis is congratulated by Clarence Kay and Dave Widell after a touchdown against the Houston Oilers in the 1991 AFC Divisional Playoff game on Jan. 4, 1992.

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Clifford Hicks attempts to block a field goal during a 42-33 loss to the Oilers in Houston on November 26, 1995.
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Clifford Hicks attempts to block a field goal during a 42-33 loss to the Oilers in Houston on November 26, 1995.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Kelly Herndon (31) intercepts a pass against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 37-16 win Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. Behind Herndon is safety John Lynch (47). (AP Photo/John Russell)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Kelly Herndon (31) intercepts a pass against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 37-16 win Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. Behind Herndon is safety John Lynch (47). (AP Photo/John Russell)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) grabs a pass as he is hit by Tennessee Titans cornerback Michael Waddell (36) during the first quarter Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) grabs a pass as he is hit by Tennessee Titans cornerback Michael Waddell (36) during the first quarter Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)

Denver Broncos running back Reuben Droughns (34) tries to run past Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Kevin Carter (93) in the second quarter of the Broncos' 37-16 win Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. Droughns scored three touchdowns and rushed for 91 yards. At right is Titans defensive end Bo Schnobel (95). (AP Photo/John Russell)
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Denver Broncos running back Reuben Droughns (34) tries to run past Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Kevin Carter (93) in the second quarter of the Broncos' 37-16 win Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. Droughns scored three touchdowns and rushed for 91 yards. At right is Titans defensive end Bo Schnobel (95). (AP Photo/John Russell)

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer (16) throws a pass as offensive tackle Matt Lepsis (78) blocks Tennessee Titans defensive end Carlos Hall during the first quarter Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer (16) throws a pass as offensive tackle Matt Lepsis (78) blocks Tennessee Titans defensive end Carlos Hall during the first quarter Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Russell)

Denver Broncos punt returner Glenn Martinez rushes 80 yards for touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter.
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Denver Broncos punt returner Glenn Martinez rushes 80 yards for touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter.

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Denver Broncos running back Andre Hall breaks through an opening and rambles 62 yards for a fourth quarter touchdown. It was Hall's first NFL career touchdown
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Denver Broncos running back Andre Hall breaks through an opening and rambles 62 yards for a fourth quarter touchdown. It was Hall's first NFL career touchdown

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The Denver Broncos in the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.
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The Denver Broncos in the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.

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The Denver Broncos Correll Buckhalter celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.
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The Denver Broncos Correll Buckhalter celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.

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The Denver Broncos in the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.
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The Denver Broncos in the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.

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The Denver Broncos Correll Buckhalter scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.
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The Denver Broncos Correll Buckhalter scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.

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The Denver Broncos in the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.
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The Denver Broncos in the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, October 3, 2010 at LP Field in Nashville TN.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) stiff arms Tennessee Titans corner back Jason McCourty (30) during third quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) stiff arms Tennessee Titans corner back Jason McCourty (30) during third quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws downfield during third quarter action against the Tennessee Titans in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on December 8, 2013.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws downfield during third quarter action against the Tennessee Titans in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on December 8, 2013.

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Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown during fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown during fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches a pass during first quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches a pass during first quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) pressures Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (4) during fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) pressures Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (4) during fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waits for the snap during third quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waits for the snap during third quarter of the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Mike Purcell wags his finger after a defensive stop during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Titans on October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Mike Purcell wags his finger after a defensive stop during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Titans on October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Justin Simmons intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Titans on October 13, 2019. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Justin Simmons intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Titans on October 13, 2019. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

Todd Davis and Von Miller combine to stop Derrick Henry during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Titans on October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Todd Davis and Von Miller combine to stop Derrick Henry during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Titans on October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Von Miller during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Titans on October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Von Miller during the Broncos' Week 6 win over the Titans on October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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