1961 Denver Broncos season Regular season Regular season

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Game_site | Record | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 10, 1961 | at Buffalo Bills | W 22–10 | War Memorial Stadium | 1–0 | 16636 |
| 2 | September 16, 1961 | at Boston Patriots | L 17–45 | Boston University Field | 1–1 | 14479 |
| 3 | September 24, 1961 | at New York Titans | L 28–35 | Polo Grounds | 1–2 | 14381 |
| 4 | October 1, 1961 | at Oakland Raiders | L 19–33 | Candlestick Park | 1–3 | 8361 |
| 5 | October 8, 1961 | Dallas Texans | L 12–19 | Bears Stadium | 1–4 | 14500 |
| 6 | October 15, 1961 | Oakland Raiders | W 27–24 | Bears Stadium | 2–4 | 11129 |
| 7 | October 22, 1961 | New York Titans | W 27–10 | Bears Stadium | 3–4 | 12508 |