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Steelers Tack on Another Field Goal

January 8th, 2012 - 3:18pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

The Broncos defense have once again displayed its bend-but-don’t-break attitude.

After the Steelers converted two third downs on a drive that started at its own 33-yard line, they couldn’t advance once they entered the red zone. Suisham came on to tack on a 38-yard field goal and extend Pittsburgh’s lead to 6-0 with 27 seconds left in the first quarter.

The Steelers big play on the drive came on a 13-yard run on third-and-1 from running back Issac Redman that brought them down to the Broncos 21-yard line. However, one run and two incomplete passes later, Pittsburgh found themselves with fourth-and-9 and brought on the field goal unit.

Denver will start the second quarter with the ball on its own 18-yard line after McGahee rushed for -2 yards on first down to end the opening quarter.

-Kenny Legan

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Broncos vs. Steelers: Injury Updates

January 8th, 2012 - 3:09pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Here are the injury updates from this afternoon’s game.

*UPDATE* Pittsburgh offensive tackle Max Starks is questionable to return with a knee injury.

Pittsburgh defensive lineman Brett Keisel is questionable to return with a groin injury.

For the Broncos: Wide receiver Eric Decker has a knee injury, he will not return.

For the Steelers: Defensive tackle Casey Hampton has a knee injury and his return is questionable.

Check back here for the latest injury news.

-Kenny Legan

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Pittsburgh Strikes First

January 8th, 2012 - 2:54pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

The Steelers are on the board thanks to a 45-yard field goal by Shaun Suisham on their opening possession.

After starting the game on its own 20-yard line, Pittsburgh drove down the field with a couple big passes from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to tight end Heath Miller.

Miller’s first catch came on an 8-yard reception on third-and-3 from the Steelers 27-yard line to give the visitors a first down. Then the very next play, Roethlisberger found Miller open over the middle for a 33-yard gain. However, the Broncos held firm and kept the Steelers to just a field goal.

Denver took over on its own 20-yard line for its first possession with 11:14 left in the first quarter, but went three-and-out. Pittsburgh will start its second drive on its own 30-yard line.

-Kenny Legan

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Broncos vs. Steelers: Pregame Photos

January 8th, 2012 - 2:23pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Here are some photos — courtesy of Eric Lars Bakke, Gabriel Christus and Ben Hays — of the Broncos warming up before their Wild Card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Bailey, McGahee & Dumervil with NFLN’s Irvin

January 8th, 2012 - 2:14pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin sat down with Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, running back Willis McGahee and defensive end Elvis Dumervil to discuss the season for the AFC West champions and to preview this afternoon’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

On his thoughts when he heard about Tim Tebow being named the starting quarterback:

Willis McGahee: “You don’t ever know when it’s going to be your turn, and it was Tebow’s turn and we couldn’t do anything but wait and see what he can do. When he brought us back for that Miami game and won, it felt like we might have a little shot here. And then we won another one, and we just got on a little roll.

On the six-game winning streak:

McGahee: “It was crazy. I was never a part of anything like that. But the good thing about it was everybody was having fun; in the locker room everybody was happy. We were just loving it.”

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Broncos vs. Steelers: Inactives

January 8th, 2012 - 1:13pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Here are the inactive players for today’s game.

For the Broncos: Safety Brian Dawkins, fullback Austin Sylvester, fullback Spencer Larsen, linebacker Mike Mohamed, tackle Ryan Harris, tight end Julius Thomas and defensive end Derrick Harvey.

For the Steelers: Running back Mewelde Moore, safety Ryan Clark, cornerback Cortez Allen, center Maurkice Pouncey, linebacker Mortty Ivy, defensive end Al Woods, and tackle Jamon Meredith.

-Kenny Legan

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Broncos-Steelers Winner to Face Patriots

January 8th, 2012 - 12:25pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

With Houston’s 31-10 win against the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday, one of next week’s AFC Divisional round games is already set — No. 3 seed Houston at No. 2 seed Baltimore.

That means that the winner of today’s Broncos-Steelers contest will travel to New England next week to take on the No. 1 seed Patriots.

That Saturday, Jan. 14 game is set for 8 p.m. EST on CBS.

Both the Broncos and Steelers played the Patriots earlier this season, so next weekend will be a rematch regardless of today’s outcome.

Meanwhile, we’re a little less than two-and-a-half hours from kickoff today at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

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Rascal Flatts to Perform Anthem

January 8th, 2012 - 12:11pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

In a recent Q&A with the New York Post, Tim Tebow called Rascal Flatts his favorite band.

So Tebow will likely be delighted to know the country trio is performing today’s National Anthem before the Broncos-Steelers Wild Card tilt.

Tebow is currently on the field playing catch with the guys from the band — Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney — and spent a few minutes catching up with the group.

Their rendition should be an exciting way to kick off this afternoon’s contest.

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Notebook: Dawkins Out Sunday

January 6th, 2012 - 2:14pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Broncos veteran safety Brian Dawkins has been ruled out of Sunday’s Wild Card playoff matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a neck injury.

The 16-year player — who’s been to the playoffs on eight separate occasions — has sat out two of the previous three games and once again the team captain will be leading the team from the sideline.

“It’s kind of hard to put into words (how frustrated Dawkins is) because I know how much this game means to him,” cornerback Andre’ Goodman said. “I know how well he prepares week-in and week-out to get his body ready to play football games. He’s the guy who’s willing to put himself through anything to put himself out there. So I know how frustrated he is and we’re all frustrated for him.”

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Series History: Broncos vs. Steelers

January 6th, 2012 - 9:05am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

On Sunday, Denver and Pittsburgh will meet for the 28th time in their history.

The Broncos own a 16-10-1 advantage in those games. The teams have met six times in the postseason — making the Steelers the Broncos’ most common postseason opponent. Broncos Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Saccomano wrote a blog earlier this week on the postseason history between Denver and Pittsburgh.

The last regular-season meeting between the clubs came on Nov. 9, 2009 with the Steelers defeating the Broncos 28-10 in Denver. Prior to that loss, the Broncos had won three straight games in the series.

The last postseason game that Denver played came against the Steelers in the 2005 AFC Championship Game. Pittsburgh won that game 34-17 in Denver to advance to the Super Bowl.

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