Through the Years
Throwing it back: The Broncos' 2004 Christmas Day win over the Titans
With the holiday season upon us, let's look back at the Broncos' Christmas Day victory over the Titans in 2004, which helped Denver win a wild-card seed.
Mike Shanahan goes over the game plan with his playersduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
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)
Rod Smith hauls down a touchdown receptionduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kelly Herndon celebrates after his touchdown receptionduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ashley Lelie hauls down a receptionduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
DJ Williams intercepts a Titans pass attemptduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams (52) is tripped up by Tennessee Titans quarterback Billy Volek after Williams intercepted a pass from Volek during the first quarter Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mike Shanahan watches the game from the sidelinesduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jeff Shoate is all smilesduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Al Wilson celebrates Reggie Hayward''s quarterback sackduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Cooper Carlisle (65) flattens a Titans defender to make way for Garrison Hearstduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kelly Herndon intercepts a pass attemptduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kenoy Kennedy pressures the quarterbackduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Reuben Droughns rushes the ball for a touchdownduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
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)
Anton Palepoi pressures the quarterbackduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mike Shanahan greets Jeff Fisher after the Broncos victory over the Titansduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jake Plummer celebrates the Broncos victory with John Lynchduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Pat Bowlen presents Mike Shanahan with a game ball for his 100th victory as the Broncos head coachduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mike Shanahan is presented with a game ball after his 100th Broncos coaching victoryduring the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on December 25, 2004 at The Coliseum in Nashville, Tennessee.
