In a season that will be remembered for what could have been, the Pittsburgh Steelers headed to Denver a touchdown underdog, facing a myriad of injuries and having plenty of excuses for coming up short against the top-seeded Broncos. Instead, the Steelers (11-7) clung to a one-point fourth-quarter lead before Broncos running back C.J. Anderson would score on a one-yard dive with just over two minutes remaining to help the Broncos (13-4) get a 23-16 win and advance to the AFC Championship game ... Read More
AFC Divisional Playoff preview: Steelers vs. Broncos
Just a month ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to muster a second-half comeback win against the Denver Broncos in no small part due to a massive game from the Steelers passing attack and a defense that found a way to completely shut down a quarterback that shredded them for two quarters. A lot has changed since the Steelers defeated the Broncos 34-27 at Heinz Field in late December. Injuries have dramatically changed the cast of characters for the rematch in Denver as the two teams collide ... Read More
So you’re saying there’s a chance? Steelers defense key to upset in Denver
When news broke this morning that All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has officially been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos, the daunting challenge of advancing to the AFC title game got all the more difficult. Already dealing with the absence of DeAngelo Williams and the reality of Ben Roethlisberger being nowhere close to 100 percent with a shoulder injury, the loss of Brown makes the odds of pulling off the upset pretty steep. Winning the ... Read More
Steelers secondary will be tested against Broncos
The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos met, the Steelers secondary gave up a total of 296 yards in the passing game. The secondary was scorched by former Steelers receiver Emmanuel Sanders on a 61-yard pickup, which helped bring his grand total to 181 receiving yards. If the Steelers want to win on Sunday, they can't let the Broncos receivers have big numbers like that again. However, the Steelers won't be facing Brock Osweiler, who linebacker Ryan Shazier had an ... Read More
Steelers passing attack faces plenty of challenges against Broncos
As the Steelers prepare to travel to Denver for their AFC Divisional playoff matchup with the top-seeded Broncos, they do it knowing that they are more than capable of coming away with a victory. It was less than a month ago that the Steelers were able to defeat the Broncos thanks to a 21-point second outburst that turned a 27-13 deficit into a 34-27 comeback win. It was the efforts of Ben Roethlisberger (380 passing yards, three TD's) and Antonio Brown (16 catches, 189 yards, two TD's) that ... Read More
Steelers vs. Broncos: Report card grades
The Steelers played host at Heinz Field to the Denver Broncos on Dec. 20 in what they knew was a must-win game. That's what the next two games are for the Steelers, as they need to win both to keep their spot in the playoffs secured. Right now, the Steelers sit at the sixth seed in the AFC playoff picture, but they do have some competition in the likes of the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets. However, with their win against the Broncos, the Steelers increased their record ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Broncos
Talk about a tale of two halves. In a game where the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5) would stage their biggest comeback since 1997, a 27-10 deficit to the Denver Broncos (10-4) would evaporate courtesy of an inspired second-half defensive effort and another amazing performance by the best wide receiver in the NFL. The 34-27 victory now puts the Steelers are the right side of the playoff fence with two games remaining in Baltimore and Cleveland. Let's look at the highs and lows from yesterday's ... Read More
Week 15 Preview: Steelers host Broncos in another must-win game
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) host the Denver Broncos (10-3) in a game that will have considerable playoff implications in the AFC. With only three regular season games remaining, the Steelers have little room for error as they attempt to secure a spot in the playoffs while the Broncos are looking to lock up the AFC West and a first-round bye. Could this be a prelude to a potenial playoff matchup? Let's take a look at the key elements to the game and make a prediction. When: 4:25 pm Where: ... Read More
Is Steelers Star Safety Troy Polamalu Unfairly Labeled as Injury Prone?
There is no denying the fact that the Pittsburgh Steelers safeties, Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu, are getting older. Polamalu will soon turn 32 and Clark will turn 34 during the 2013 season. However, there is also no denying the fact that when healthy Clark and Polamalu are still a very good tandem at safety on the Steelers defense. Regardless of production though the Steelers have to start finding their replacements due to age and contract issues. Clark’s contract ends following the 2013 ... Read More
Steelers fall short in season opening loss to the Broncos
Week one has thus far been riddled with sub-par and inconsistent officiating, and tonight’s matchup against the Denver Broncos was no exception. However, the officials didn’t force quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to toss a mind-blowing, late-game interception that all but hammered the nail into the coffin for the Steel City. Between Big Ben’s errant fourth quarter pick, pitched neatly into the hands of Bronco cornerback Tracy Porter, and a pair of last minute Denver sacks ensured the Steelers’ ... Read More