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Broncos Get Field Goal Following Interception

January 8th, 2012 - 4:00pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

Make that 17 points unanswered for the Broncos.

After Tebow’s rushing touchdown, the Steelers took over on their own 20-yard line. However, after a 9-yard sack by defensive end Robert Ayers on second-and-7, Roethlisberger threw an interception over the middle to safety Quinton Carter, who returned it nine yards to the Steelers 18 yard-line.

From there, the offense drove all the way to the 2-yard line with help from a roughing-the-passer penalty on James Harrison, but on third-and-goal, Tebow rolled left and his pass to Matthew Willis at the front pylon was broken up.

Kicker Matt Prater came up and split the uprights with a 20-yard field goal attempt to give Denver a 17-6 lead with 7:33 left in the second quarter.

-Kenny Legan

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Tebow’s Touchdown Extends Lead

January 8th, 2012 - 3:48pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

All season long, the second quarter has been the Broncos Achilles heal.

So far, that’s not the case today.

Tebow’s 8-yard rushing touchdown on a quarterback draw up the middle gave Denver its second touchdown of the quarter and a 14-6 lead with 10:36 left in the half.

Once again, the big play on the drive came on a pass from Tebow to Demaryius Thomas, this one for 58 yards. On second-and-7 from his own 30-yard line, Tebow dropped back, but stayed in the pocket this time and found an open Thomas down the middle, as the receiver made the catch and made a twisting, long run after the catch all the way down to the Steelers 12-yard line to put the Broncos in scoring position.

Click here to watch the 58-yard completion to Thomas.

Click here to watch Tebow’s 8-yard rushing touchdown.

-Kenny Legan

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Broncos Take the Lead

January 8th, 2012 - 3:34pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

After the Broncos defense held Pittsburgh to two field goals, the offense came alive on its most recent drive as Denver took a 7-6 lead on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Tim Tebow to Eddie Royal with 13:24 left in the second quarter.

The pass came on second-and-9, when Tebow dropped back and threw a ball to the right corner in the back of the end zone. Royal made the catch as he was falling near the sideline with the defender draped over him, and was able to get down in-bounds for the score.

However, the biggest play of the drive came two plays earlier. On third-and-12 from his own 18-yard line, Tebow dropped back, scrambled to his left and launched a pass deep down the left sideline for Demaryius Thomas. The second-year receiver got behind the defense and caught it in stride for a 51-yard gain.

But the scoring drive wasn’t without cost. The Broncos lost receiver Eric Decker for the game with a left knee injury, after he was hit by James Harrison while trying to catch a pass.

The Steelers take over on their own 20-yard line after a touchback.

Click here to watch the 51-yard pass to Thomas.

Click here to watch the 30-yard touchdown pass to Royal.

-Kenny Legan

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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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Denver Captains and Starters

January 8th, 2012 - 2:41pm by Max HensonOther posts by

The Broncos won the toss and deferred to the second half.

Denver’s captains today are Russ Hochstein, Matt Prater, Willis McGahee, Champ Bailey, Wesley Woodyard and Elvis Dumervil.

Here is the starting lineup for the Denver defense: Robert Ayers, Brodrick Bunkley, Marcus Thomas and Elvis Dumervil along the D-line. Von Miller, Joe Mays and D.J. Williams at linebacker. Andre’ Goodman, Champ Bailey, Quinton Carter and David Bruton in the secondary.

The Broncos starters on offense were: Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, J.D. Walton, Russ Hochstein and Orlando Franklin along the O-line. Willis McGahee at running back. Demaryius Thomas, Eddie Royal and Eric Decker out wide and Daniel Fells in at tight end.

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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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