Best fantasy performances in Denver Broncos history
Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into multi-touchdown afternoons. These are the kinds of games that separate good fantasy weeks from historic ones.
Stacker compiled a ranking of the best fantasy performances in Denver Broncos history using data from Stathead. The list includes the highest single-game fantasy scores by quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers/tight ends across the franchise’s history, based on standard fantasy scoring.
Best Quarterback fantasy games
#5. John Elway, November 27, 1988
– Stats: 272 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 1 Interceptions, 42 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: DEN vs RAM, 35-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 31.08
#4. Peyton Manning, December 22, 2013
– Stats: 400 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
– Game: DEN vs HOU, 37-13 Win
– Fantasy points: 32.0
#3. Bo Nix, January 5, 2025
– Stats: 321 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 47 Rushing Yards
– Game: DEN vs KAN, 38-0 Win
– Fantasy points: 33.54
#2. John Elway, September 1, 1991
– Stats: 262 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 2 Rushing TDs
– Game: DEN vs CIN, 45-14 Win
– Fantasy points: 33.78
#1. Bo Nix, October 19, 2025
– Stats: 279 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 48 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs
– Game: DEN vs NYG, 33-32 Win
– Fantasy points: 39.96
Best Running Back fantasy games
#5. Terrell Davis, November 17, 1996
– Stats: 154 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 56 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
– Game: DEN vs NWE, 34-8 Win
– Fantasy points: 39.0
#4. Terrell Davis, October 25, 1998
– Stats: 136 Rushing Yards, 3 Rushing TDs, 76 Receiving Yards
– Game: DEN vs JAX, 37-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 39.2
#3. Clinton Portis, December 15, 2002
– Stats: 130 Rushing Yards, 3 Rushing TDs, 75 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
– Game: DEN vs KAN, 31-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 40.5
#2. Mike Anderson, December 3, 2000
– Stats: 251 Rushing Yards, 4 Rushing TDs
– Game: DEN vs NOR, 38-23 Win
– Fantasy points: 49.6
#1. Clinton Portis, December 7, 2003
– Stats: 218 Rushing Yards, 5 Rushing TDs, 36 Receiving Yards
– Game: DEN vs KAN, 45-27 Win
– Fantasy points: 55.4
Best Wide Receiver/Tight End fantasy games
#5. Shannon Sharpe, October 20, 2002
– Stats: 214 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 12 Receptions, 14 Targets
– Game: DEN vs KAN, 37-34 (OT) Win
– Fantasy points: 33.4
#4. Demaryius Thomas, October 5, 2014
– Stats: 226 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 8 Receptions, 16 Targets
– Game: DEN vs ARI, 41-20 Win
– Fantasy points: 34.6
#3. Lionel Taylor, November 27, 1960
– Stats: 199 Receiving Yards, 3 Receiving TDs, 9 Receptions
– Game: DEN vs BUF, 38-38 Loss
– Fantasy points: 37.9
#2. Javon Walker, November 5, 2006
– Stats: 134 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 12 Targets
– Game: DEN vs PIT, 31-20 Win
– Fantasy points: 38.6
#1. Eric Decker, December 1, 2013
– Stats: 174 Receiving Yards, 4 Receiving TDs, 8 Receptions, 12 Targets
– Game: DEN vs KAN, 35-28 Win
– Fantasy points: 41.4