what's funny is that you insist the Broncos be mentioned in the same breath as the Patriots. Sure, the Broncos have had success in head-to-head match ups, but in the larger picture the Patriots are well distinguished from them.
Larger picture huh? Since the merger:
Denver - 3 SB wins (3-5 .375), 8 AFC Championships, 15 Division wins and 22 playoff appearances
New England - 4 SB wins (4-4 .500), 8 AFC Championships, 17 Division wins and 22 playoff appearances
1 more SB win and 2 more division titles over 4 1/2 decades. Oh the clear dominance! Haha
Broncos have a gap from 2006-11 where they struggled, New England has one from 1986-94
Larger picture indeed.