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Step into a time machine where cleat meets mud, pigskins soar, and legends are born. The Football Video Archive is your portal to the golden age of pro football, where every snap crackles with history, and every play unfolds like a cinematic masterpiece.
Founder and host Andrew Brown's website is more than just an archive; this community of fans is curators of passion, chroniclers of gridiron greatness, and storytellers who bring the past to life through the magic of celluloid. Here, you'll find a treasure trove of vintage film footage:
Founder and host Andrew Brown's website is more than just an archive; this community of fans is curators of passion, chroniclers of gridiron greatness, and storytellers who bring the past to life through the magic of celluloid. Here, you'll find a treasure trove of vintage film footage:
Football Video Archive of 1989 Broncos at Cardinals
Here is a video from our friends at the Football Video Archive that pits the Denver Broncos at the Phoenix Cardinals on December 16th, 1989.
Spoiler
The Denver Broncos trounced the Phoenix Cardinals 37-0 on December 16, 1989, in a one-sided Week 15 matchup. It was a dominant performance for the Broncos, who racked up 475 total yards compared to the Cardinals' measly 101.
Denver's offense put on a clinic, scoring touchdowns through the air and on the ground. John Elway completed 20 of 28 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns, while Bobby Humphrey rushed for 109 yards and another score. The Cardinals' defense struggled to contain the Broncos' attack, allowing Denver to march down the field at will.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals' offense sputtered throughout the game. They couldn't seem to move the ball against the Broncos' defense, only managing seven first downs and failing to reach the red zone all game. QB Jim McMahon completed just 14 of 25 passes for 79 yards and two interceptions.
Ultimately, the game was a mismatch, with the Broncos showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive dominance. It solidified Denver's playoff contention while burying the Cardinals' hopes of a winning season.
Spoiler
The Denver Broncos trounced the Phoenix Cardinals 37-0 on December 16, 1989, in a one-sided Week 15 matchup. It was a dominant performance for the Broncos, who racked up 475 total yards compared to the Cardinals' measly 101.
Denver's offense put on a clinic, scoring touchdowns through the air and on the ground. John Elway completed 20 of 28 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns, while Bobby Humphrey rushed for 109 yards and another score. The Cardinals' defense struggled to contain the Broncos' attack, allowing Denver to march down the field at will.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals' offense sputtered throughout the game. They couldn't seem to move the ball against the Broncos' defense, only managing seven first downs and failing to reach the red zone all game. QB Jim McMahon completed just 14 of 25 passes for 79 yards and two interceptions.
Ultimately, the game was a mismatch, with the Broncos showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive dominance. It solidified Denver's playoff contention while burying the Cardinals' hopes of a winning season.
