The 1990 season was the Denver Broncos' 31st year in professional football and their 21st with the National Football League (NFL). After reaching Super Bowl XXIV, the Broncos struggled and finished with their worst post-merger record in a 16-game season, 5âÂÂ11. This mark would be eclipsed by the 2010 edition of the team, which finished 4âÂÂ12. 8 of their 11 losses were by 8 points or less.