★ The 1977 Denver Broncos, nicknamed the “Orange Crush,” allowed just 10.6 points per game, and went 12–2 to reach the franchise’s first Super Bowl.
★ The 1977 Denver Broncos, nicknamed the “Orange Crush,” allowed just 10.6 points per game, and went 12–2 to reach the franchise’s first Super Bowl.
★ Mel Blount led the league with 11 interceptions in 1975, prompting the NFL to introduce the “Mel Blount Rule” in 1978, limiting defensive contact beyond 5 yards.
