BRONCOS VS. STEELERS:
Postseason football returns to Denver today as the Broncos get set to host the Steelers in the AFC Wild Card round at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
We’ve got sunny skies and temperatures in the 30s as we inch closer to kickoff and the players begin warmups.
The Broncos will wear their traditional blue home jerseys with white pants. Fans will receive orange towels at today’s game provided by sponsors Sports Authority, Bud Light and Verizon.
Stay tuned as we keep you updated with all the latest info.
BRONCOS MOBILE APP: For those of you who follow the action on your smartphone, there’s a brand new — free — official Broncos mobile app. For more information on the app, check out this blog. On your smartphone, visit BroncosMobile.com to download it. The app is now available for Blackberry, in addition to Android and iPhone platforms.
BRONCOS VS STEELERS GAMECENTER: For play-by-play action and up-to-the-minute stats, check out the DenverBroncos.com Gamecenter. We’ll keep you updated here with scoring plays, drive recaps and all the fun bits and pieces you can’t get from looking at a box score.
BRONCOS ON TWITTER: Another option is to follow the @Denver_Broncos Twitter account. There are constant updates on there throughout the game. You don’t have to be on Twitter to read the posts, but if you are, you should follow the account for news throughout the week as well.
RASCAL FLATTS TO PERFORM ANTHEM: Country trio set to perform at today’s Wild Card showdown.
WINNER WILL FACE PATRIOTS: The winner of today’s game in Denver will travel to New England for the divisional round.
INACTIVES: Check out the inactive list for both the Broncos and Steelers.
BAILEY, McGAHEE, DUMERVIL WITH NFLN’S IRVIN: The three Broncos sat down with Michael Irvin of NFL Network to discuss the season for the AFC West champions and to preview this afternoon’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
PREGAME PHOTOS: Here are some photos from the Broncos’ warmup session.
CAPTAINS AND STARTERS: Check out the Broncos captains and starting lineup for today’s game.
STEELERS STRIKE FIRST: Shaun Suisham connected on a 45-yard field goal to give Pittsburgh the early 3-0 lead.
INJURY UPDATE: Pittsburgh offensive tackle Max Starks is questionable to return with a knee injury. Check here for injury updates throughout.
STEELERS ADD ANOTHER FIELD GOAL: Suisham hits from 38 yards out to give Pittsburgh a 6-0 lead.
BRONCOS TAKE THE LEAD: Tim Tebow connected with Eddie Royal for a 30-yard score to give Denver a 7-6 lead.
TEBOW EXTENDS LEAD: Tebow ran straight ahead for an 8-yard score to extend the Denver lead to 14-6.
PRATER ADDS 3 MORE: Matt Prater hit a 20-yard field goal to push the Denver lead to 17-6.
PRATER PADS LEAD: Matt Prater converted a 28-yard attempt to give the Broncos a 20-6 advantage.
STEELERS CUT DEFICIT IN HALF: After a 1-yard TD run by Pittsburgh wideout Mike Wallace, the Broncos lead 20-13.
BRONCOS MAKE IT 2-POSSESSION GAME: Matt Prater drilled a 35-yard field goal to give Denver a 23-13 lead.
STEELERS ANSWER WITH FIELD GOAL: Shaun Suisham hit a 37-yard field goal, trimming the Denver lead to seven.
STEELERS TIE THE GAME: Ben Roethlisberger found Jerricho Cotchery for a 31-yard TD to even the score 23-23.
HEADED TO OVERTIME: The Broncos and Steelers will decide the game in overtime after a stand by the Denver defense.
NEW OT RULES: Review the overtime rules as the Broncos and Steelers get ready for action.
BRONCOS WIN ON FIRST PLAY OF OT: Demaryius Thomas hauled in a 80-yard TD catch to win the game.
c’mon, c’mon, c’mon!!
Easy to blame the D….but we have only scored 3 second half
This is our game — I can feel it!
I hope you’re right Joy ! The suspense is killing me !
they gave up 17.
ANOTHER facemask!
No, we took 17.
Terrible pass !
Bad pass
He ducks hia face into it is one of the reasons he doesnt get that call…..
Now we need that Magic turnover!!
It’s on the D for sure
What the heck refs! Who the heck paid them?!
Can we stop them?
Too much time for Ben. Tebow HAD to make that throw.
That pass STUNK
Game,Ben will make us pay
Now Carnage, he tucks his head into it? LOL
Go Vonn !
Nooooooo
Dang, too much time !!!
We’re in trouble now.
Step up D
It’s ALRIGHT everyone. Overtime coming.
Come on please boys
1 r 2 plays left
INT, INT, INT!!! C’mon D!!
This is what we do.
Need a big stand right here… ugh
A fumble beat us against the pats and a fumble robs us of a play off progression. wow
This has been a good game
Cripes !!
DOOM!!!
Nice Elvis!!
Miller was almost there…
C’mon D, big stop or INT here!!!
Come on
OT !
Alllllmoooost therrre
CHAMP!!!
Excellent play Champ !
delay
Delay of game too… woohoo!
Bad snap, recover by Broncos, kick the field goal WIN!!
ANYBODY ELSES STOMACH IN THERE THROAT?
Bad snap return for TD
YES! OT. Come boys! Let’s get it here!
Ok ok here we go
Hope we win this coin toss they way the pee towels are moving it
OHH YESSSS Bronco life.