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Cheerleaders: Scenes From a Wild Card Win

January 13th, 2012 - 9:26am by cheerleadersOther posts by

Hi Broncos Fans! Who would have thought the Broncos, who were 1-4 at the beginning of this season, would be in the playoffs and on their way to play the Patriots this weekend in Foxborough?! This being my rookie year, I am so extremely lucky and happy to have been at the Broncos first playoff game in six years and witness them achieve such an amazing victory against the Steelers. This game was one for the history books.

Every Broncos fanatic I have spoken to after the game on Jan. 8 has told me it was the most amazing game the Broncos have ever played. It was such as amazing game because not only did the Broncos win, but the support the team had at the game from Broncos fans was unbelievable. The roar of the stadium at the start of overtime as Demaryius Thomas caught Tim Tebow’s 80-yard pass to win the game brought chills to my body. As I looked up into the stadium, I have never seen such a sight. Broncos Fans were on their feet dancing in celebration. No one was in a rush to leave the stadium after that play, and the players were rushing to the field to share the moment with their teammates after such an amazing victory. But it didn’t stop there. After the players huddled in the middle of the field, they rushed to their fans and went around the field to celebrate with all the fans who stuck around till the end.

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Inside the Numbers

January 10th, 2012 - 8:50am by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

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When Quinton Carter intercepted Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Sunday, he became the first Broncos rookie in franchise history to record a postseason interception. It was also the first of the rookie safety’s career.

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Quarterback Tim Tebow became just the second player in NFL postseason history to pass for more than 300 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, and also run for 50 or more yards and a touchdown. He joined Joe Montana in accomplishing that feat.

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Denver’s defense sacked Ben Roethlisberger five times on Sunday, matching the most sacks allowed by Pittsburgh in a single game this season. Defensive end Robert Ayers led the way with his first career multi-sack game. Defensive tackle Broderick Bunkley, defensive end Elvis Dumervil and linebacker Von Miller each added one sack a piece.

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Broncos Win on First Play of OT

January 8th, 2012 - 6:17pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

The Denver Broncos have won the game on the first play of overtime.

Tim Tebow dropped back to pass and hit Demaryius Thomas wide open 18 yards over the middle. Thomas then broke to the right sideline and ran the rest of the way for the game-winning score.

Even though the Broncos got the ball first, because they scored a touchdown, the Steelers don’t have an opportunity to get the ball.

The Broncos improve to 4-0 in overtime this season, and will go to New England to play the Patriots next Saturday night.

-Kenny Legan

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Broncos vs. Steelers: Gameday Coverage

January 8th, 2012 - 6:12pm by Max HensonOther posts by

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.

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New Overtime Rules Go Into Effect

January 8th, 2012 - 6:06pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

With the Broncos-Steelers game going into overtime, the new overtime rules come into effect for the first time this season.

In the past, the first team to score would win, regardless of when that was (first possession, second possession, etc).

However, this time, there are only two ways a team can end the game on the first possession. If the offensive team scores a touchdown or if the defending team returns a turnover for a touchdown or forces a safety, the game is over.

But if the offensive team scores a field goal, the other team will have a chance to get the ball. If they go on to score a touchdown, the game will be over. If they score a field goal, it will go into sudden death.

These new rules went into effect at the start of last postseason and were not applicable during the regular season.

-Kenny Legan

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Steelers Tie the Game

January 8th, 2012 - 5:47pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

With 3:48 to go in the fourth quarter, the Pittsburgh Steelers have just tied the game at 23 on a 31-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Jerricho Cotchery.

The Steelers got the ball back after a Willis McGahee fumble at the Steelers 45-yard line stopped what appeared to be a promising Broncos drive. From there, the Steelers took seven plays to go 55 yards for the tying score.

The Broncos offense now takes over at its own 15-yard line following a 19-yard kick return by Matthew Willis.

-Kenny Legan

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Steelers Answer With Field Goal

January 8th, 2012 - 5:30pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

After the Broncos went back up by 10, it didn’t take the Steelers long to respond.

Shaun Suisham added his third field goal of the game on a 37-yard kick that cut the deficit again to seven points with 9:59 left in the fourth quarter.

The Steelers used two big plays to quickly get into field-goal range. Roethlisberger hit Antonio Brown for 20 yards across the middle of the first play of the drive, then two plays later, Redman busted a 28-yard run up the middle to get the ball down to the Broncos 23-yard line.

But the defense held firm again with their backs to the wall, stopping the Steelers and allowing just the field goal. The Broncos will start out on their own 20-yard line following the TV timeout.

-Kenny Legan

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Broncos Make it Two-Possession Game

January 8th, 2012 - 5:21pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

The Broncos have answered the Steelers touchdown drive.

With 13:10 left in the fourth quarter, Matt Prater connected on a 35-yard field goal to give Denver a 10-point lead, 23-13. It’s Prater’s third field goal of the contest.

The score capped a methodical 12-play, 41-yard drive that ate up 6:19 of clock.

The Broncos got all the way down to the Steelers 10-yard line but a wide receiver screen pass to Eddie Royal that would’ve given the Broncos a first down at the 3-yard line was wiped out on a holding call.

The key play for the Broncos came a few plays earlier, on third-and-5, when Tebow found running back Lance Ball on an short sideline route for the first down. In an area where they’ve struggled all year, the Broncos are 6-for-13 on third down in this game, which has helped them sustain drives.

The Steelers start on their own 20-yard line following the touchback.

-Kenny Legan

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Steelers Cut Deficit in Half

January 8th, 2012 - 5:03pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

The Steelers have found the end zone for the first time today, on a 1-yard touchdown reverse run by receiver Mike Wallace to bring Pittsburgh within one touchdown. The Broncos now lead 20-13 with 4:29 left in the third quarter.

Wallace’s run capped an 11-play, 92-yard drive for the Steelers that took 5:56 off the game-clock. Pittsburgh moved methodically down the field, although at one point it appeared as if the Broncos recovered a backwards pass. However, the play was ruled to be not reviewable and the drive continued.

The Broncos had a chance to stop the Steelers, but on third-and-2 from the Broncos 33-yard line, Issac Redman burst up the middle and ran all the way down to the one-yard line to set up Wallace’s score on the next play.

The Broncos offense will take over on its own 20-yard line following the touchback.

-Kenny Legan

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Prater Pads Lead

January 8th, 2012 - 4:15pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Matt Prater has added his second field goal of the quarter, a 28-yarder to give the Broncos a 20-6 lead with 1:05 left in the first half.

The Broncos got the ball back after the Steelers managed just one first down their previous drive and took advantage almost immediately. On the second play of the drive, Tebow scrambled left and found tight end Daniel Fells open over the middle for a 40-yard gain down to the Steelers 25-yard line. The offense managed another first down but stalled as they neared the goal line, giving Prater the opportunity to kick his second field goal of the game.

Tebow now is 5-for-11 for 185 yards and one touchdown. Demaryius Thomas is the Broncos leading receiver, catching two passes for 109 yards.

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-Kenny Legan

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