The Broncos defeat Indianapolis 31-17 at the RCA Dome in an ESPN-televised Sunday night game to clinch the organization’s first playoff berth since the 2000 season. In the game, Rod Smith passes Terrell Davis (8,887 yards) for the most career total yards from scrimmage by a Bronco, and Shannon Sharpe passes Henry Ellard (814) for ninth place on the all-time NFL receptions list.