The Pittsburgh Steelers playoff run ended on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. The Steelers, who were certainly the underdogs of the game, had a lead over the Broncos up until the fourth quarter. Suddenly, the Broncos were back up on top, and the Steelers were sent packing their bags to head back to Pittsburgh with a defeat under their belt. However, all is not lost for the Steelers. The team had many key injuries this season and will get back injured players by the likes of Le'Veon Bell, ... Read More
Williams out, Roethlisberger questionable for Sunday
Adam Jones was rehearsing his apology to Steelers receiver Antonio Brown on Friday morning, as word came out that the All-Pro receiver will miss Sunday's game against the Broncos with ongoing concussion symptoms. The news got worse for the team, as it was announced that running back DeAngelo Williams would miss the contest on Sunday, while quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be questionable. According the Jason Mackey of DK on Pittsburgh Sports, Martavis Bryant said that Roethlisberger was ... Read More
Steelers – Broncos key matchups
After a wild 18-16 Pittsburgh Steelers victory in the AFC Wild Card Round against the Cincinnati Bengals, the black and gold now turn their attention to Denver to face the Broncos. The two teams met in Week 15, and the Steelers overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Broncos 34-27. Here are a few key points for next week’s divisional round. The Walking Wounded Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger admitted in his post-game press conference on Saturday that he told coach Mike Tomlin ... Read More
Strong second half puts Steelers in playoff position
After a dismal first half, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense stood tall with the game on the line. A staunch defensive effort in the second half, combined with 21 points from the offense in the second half delivered the Steelers (9-5) a 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos (10-4). The Steelers are now sixth in the AFC, and control their own destiny for a Wild Card berth. First-half defensive woes The Steelers defense may as well have stayed in the locker room in the first half. After ... Read More
Playoff Preview – Divisional Round
AFC - Ravens @ Broncos – Saturday January 12th 4:30 p.m. ET When Joe Flacco is clicking, he can be dangerous. Going even further, when the Baltimore Ravens offense as a whole is clicking, the Ravens are dangerous. Look for the defense to play inspired behind Ray Lewis since this looks to be his last season. With that being said, Peyton Manning looks like he has something to prove to all of the people who said he would never take another snap after having neck surgery. Manning is ... Read More