1997 NFL season

The Denver Broncos won the 1997 NFL title, beating the Green Bay Packers 31-24 in Super Bowl XXXII. Barry Sanders and Brett Favre were MVP for the Detroit Lions. Orlando Pace went first in the 1997 draft.

Super Bowl XXXII

Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24

Awards

NFL awards, 1997
AwardWinnerTeam
NFL Coach of the YearJim FasselNew York Giants
NFL Comeback Player of the YearRobert BrooksGreen Bay
NFL Defensive Player of the YearDana StubblefieldSan Francisco
NFL Defensive Rookie of the YearPeter BoulwareBaltimore Ravens
NFL MVPBarry SandersDetroit Lions
NFL MVPBrett FavreGreen Bay Packers
NFL Offensive Player of the YearBarry SandersDetroit Lions
NFL Offensive Rookie of the YearWarrick DunnTampa Bay Buccaneers
Super Bowl MVPTerrell DavisDenver Broncos

1997 draft, first 10 picks

  1. 1Orlando PaceLos Angeles Rams
  2. 2Darrell RussellLas Vegas Raiders
  3. 3Shawn SpringsSeattle Seahawks
  4. 4Peter BoulwareBaltimore Ravens
  5. 5Bryant WestbrookDetroit Lions
  6. 6Walter JonesSeattle Seahawks
  7. 7Ike HilliardNew York Giants
  8. 8James FarriorNew York Jets
  9. 9Tommy KnightArizona Cardinals
  10. 10Chris NaeoleNew Orleans Saints
Full 1997 draft