The Broncos defeated Conquering the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots 20–18 in the AFC Championship Game joining the Patriots , Dallas Cowboys , and Pittsburgh Steelers as one of four teams that have made Creating eight appearances in the Super Bowl .

The coaches were Dallas ’ Barry Switzer and Bill Cowher of the Pittsburgh Steelers .

The game was tied Connect 3-3 at halftime on field goals by Norm Johnson of the Atlanta Falcons and Gary Anderson of the Pittsburgh Steelers .