Does Denver Have Any Chance Against the Steelers?

[Kent 228]

Is Denver the worst playoff team ever?

[JT 137]

If you can run and stop the run you always have a chance in the playoffs.

 

Pittsburgh has averaged one point per game more than Denver this season (20.3/19.3).

 

Steelers without Mendenhall, an injured Roethlisberger, and with an older defense that's going to have to be very physical throughout. That's at the point of attack, not going helmet-to-helmet with WR downfield or blitzing on certain passing downs.

 

I believe Dawkins health is the key. Since he's been hurt, Denver's defense has given up 88 points in three games. That's a healthy increase over their season average. He's not only vital to their coverage schemes, he's a great tackler and calls their defensive signals when out there.

 

Denver is historically one of the toughest places to play in the NFL.

 

The last two teams that were called the "worst playoff teams ever" went to the Super Bowl (Arizona) and won a first round game at home vs heavily favored New Orleans (Seattle).

 

We'll see.

[Pavlov 0]

Quick caveat: I think the Steelers will win.

 

But...

 

The Steelers are really really banged up right now. Ben desperately needed some time to heal his ankle. Since the injury, his QB ratings are 52.3 and 73. Those aren't great numbers, his cardio is clearly low right now and he's going into the thin air of Denver.

 

The loss of Mendenhall hurts, not so much on the level of talent (he's talented, but having an off year), but depth. Redman is a decent backup RB, but will needs spells during the game. Last week's fumbles are a little troubling. If Denver is going to win this game, they absolutely need to force some turnovers.

 

Woodley might play, but won't be 100%. I'm not too worried about the loss of Clark because...well, it's Tebow. But the Steelers run D won't be at 100%.

 

Most importantly, the Steelers have allowed bad teams to hang around all year (Jacksonville, Arizona, KC, Cleveland). That's not a formula for success.

[Skinny_Bastard 159]

Denver have NO chance.

 

Low scoring game.

 

19-3 Steelers win.

[kwhiz73 0]

Denver have NO chance.

 

Low scoring game.

 

19-3 Steelers win.

 

 

I completely agree. Anytime there's a penalty for Denver the drive is over, anytime they have a rush for less than two yards the drive is over, anytime they start on their side of the 50 the drive is over.

 

If Denver ever has over 5 yards to go on third down, starts more than 30 yards from field goal range, or has a penalty of any sort go against them--they might as well just punt.

 

(Sorry I needed 3 points from Tebow last week to win my superbowl, and he scored 2)

[Joey Gladstone 33]

Pittsburgh has been overrated all year plus they are pretty banged up. I think Denver stuns them.

 

Maybe after the game Tebow will forgive Rapistburger for his sex crimes.

[murf74 461]

Pittsburgh has been overrated all year plus they are pretty banged up. I think Denver stuns them.

 

Maybe after the game Tebow will forgive Rapistburger for his sex crimes.

 

Link

 

Is there some bcs rating that overrated them? They spent all year trying to prove they weren't too slow and old.

[Joey Gladstone 33]

Link

 

Link to what? Ben being a rapist? Here ya go

 

http://www.politicolnews.com/roethlisberger-3rd-rape/

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/32027678/ns/sports-nfl/

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20001237-504083.html

http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=174607

[Little Rusty 19]

Broncos ~ 19

Steelers ~ 17

 

Broncos win on a last minute FG

[murf74 461]

Link to what? Ben being a rapist? Here ya go

 

http://www.politicolnews.com/roethlisberger-3rd-rape/

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/32027678/ns/sports-nfl/

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20001237-504083.html

http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=174607

see above clarification ...he has never been charged with anything

.. your sexual obsession with ben is well...are you a homo?

[KSB2424 3,174]

First year watching football?

 

Almost every year there is at least one upset. Last year the Seahawks beat the Saints for cying out loud.

[Joey Gladstone 33]

see above clarification ...he has never been charged with anything

 

 

Only God knows right?

[murf74 461]

Only God knows right?

 

And the DA who said there is no rape evidence? This wasn't a jury if idiotic peers as with Oj and Anthony ....it couldn't even reach the point of bringing a charge let alone jury.

 

Give it up joey old news just like the hawks losing the superbowl get over it

[Portis26 0]

Broncos ~ 19

Steelers ~ 17

 

Broncos win on a last minute FG

13-10 Tebow

[jgcrawfish 232]

Pittsburgh has been overrated all year plus they are pretty banged up. I think Denver stuns them.

 

 

um, you're talking about the top ranked scoring defense and top ranked yardage defense in the league, right? Against hands down the WORST offense and QB in the league. If Denver can't put up more than 3 pts against KC, they may score negative against the Steelers. I'll give Denver a bit of credit, but this has the makings of a 17-6 Steelers win. It's the same Steelers team that laid a 24-0 beatdown on the Seahawks, right? That team that was too overrated and banged up?

[RicemanX 20]

This is not the upset game you're looking for.

 

Last 3 games, teams showed the world that if you play the same defense in the 4th quarter as you did in the last 3 quarters, you won't have any Tebow miracles happening.

 

Yes, Steelers have an injured Big Ben and Mendenhall on IR. But last time I checked, that defense is still a top 3 defense and most of the key players on that D are healthy.

 

20-0 Steelers. Polamalu with 2 INTs, one of them is a pick 6.

[Joey Gladstone 33]

And the DA who said there is no rape evidence? This wasn't a jury if idiotic peers as with Oj and Anthony ....it couldn't even reach the point of bringing a charge let alone jury.

 

Give it up joey old news just like the hawks losing the superbowl get over it

 

So he had the money and the connections to squash all THREE allegations.

 

He's bound to slip up at some point. Either that or the new wifey will find his private video collection.

[nobody 2,945]

Tebow wins this game. One thing he's shown is the ability to beat teams that have most of their good players hurt.

[murf74 461]

So he had the money and the connections to squash all THREE allegations.

 

He's bound to slip up at some point. Either that or the new wifey will find his private video collection.

 

He bought off the DA who hates him.....sweet

BTW There wasn't. 3 and all this garbage has been discussed at nausium.

 

Take it to the CSI SVU bored or go make a citizens arrest.

 

Seems you have an unhealthy OCD on this subject. Some people collect coins cards and stamps ....you collect Big Ben articles. But answer me this...are they sticky?

[Joey Gladstone 33]

It's the same Steelers team that laid a 24-0 beatdown on the Seahawks, right? That team that was too overrated and banged up?

 

 

Yeah, actually they were. Considering Seattle was awful until week 4 or 5 and traveling cross-country. I was shocked it was as close as it was. Pittsburgh has also looked pretty tough playing Cleveland and St. Louis these past few weeks.

 

Pittsburgh has had trouble against teams that can run the ball and get to the quarterback (SF, BAltx2, HOU), things Denver does pretty well. Also, they'll be facing a very unorthodox, enigmatic quarterback, unlike anything they've seen all season.

 

Is Denver the better team? Hell no. Can they upset The Pittsburgh Steelers? You betcha.

[Joey Gladstone 33]

He bought off the DA who hates him.....sweet

BTW There wasn't. 3 and all this garbage has been discussed at nausium.

 

Take it to the CSI SVU bored or go make a citizens arrest.

 

Seems you have an unhealthy OCD on this subject. Some people collect coins cards and stamps ....you collect Big Ben articles. But answer me this...are they sticky?

 

As long as you keep swooping to his defense like the white knight you are, I'll keep mentioning it. It's entertaining.

[murf74 461]

As long as you keep swooping to his defense like the white knight you are, I'll keep mentioning it. It's entertaining.

 

OCD they have meds that can help you cope

[Joey Gladstone 33]

OCD they have meds that can help you cope

 

Why do you care so much about me bringing it up? If the accusations are crap, why do you get so defensive every single time I mention them?

 

If Ben is the type of animal I think he is, it's just a matter of time until he backs himself into a corner he can't get out of.

[murf74 461]

Why do you care so much about me bringing it up? If the accusations are crap, why do you get so defensive every single time I mention them?

 

If Ben is the type of animal I think he is, it's just a matter of time until he backs himself into a corner he can't get out of.

OCD

[devouredbychaos 0]

This is the same Steelers team that barely...BARELY beat a horrible Browns team in Week 17. I'd be extremely worried if I was a Squealers fan. I see an upset coming..and it'll be hilarious to see all the excuses these pitiful Squealers fans come up with as to why they lost.

 

Just think, an early exit means you won't get embarrassed by the Ravens again or schooled by Brady for the 7th time in the past few seasons.

[jgcrawfish 232]

This is the same Steelers team that barely...BARELY beat a horrible Browns team in Week 17. I'd be extremely worried if I was a Squealers fan. I see an upset coming..and it'll be hilarious to see all the excuses these pitiful Squealers fans come up with as to why they lost.

 

Just think, an early exit means you won't get embarrassed by the Ravens again or schooled by Brady for the 7th time in the past few seasons.

 

That's funny, I don't recall Brady having won a Superbowl, or even that many playoff games, since Belicheat got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. I also don't recall the Ravens beating the Steelers in the playoffs recently. But I do recall them going 3 times in the last 6 years and winning 2 of them, while narrowly losing last year. Discount them at your own risk dbag.

[murf74 461]

Browns always play Pit close. Even when they are at their. Lowest its close.

 

Can't take anything from that division rival game...

[devouredbychaos 0]

Typical Squealers fan to bring up cheating...because you know the Squealers NEVER cheated to win all their titles...

[Joey Gladstone 33]

Typical Squealers fan to bring up cheating...because you know the Squealers NEVER cheated to win all their titles...

 

They are a sensitive lot.

[murf74 461]

Typical Squealers fan to bring up cheating...because you know the Squealers NEVER cheated to win all their titles...

Do they only cheat in superbowls they win or do they cheat in ones they lose too? I suppose they cheat in all the games leading to the superbowl too or else how would they get there? Amazing they never got caught like Bellicheat seeing as they have cheated all these games over 40 years....

 

All this cheating over 40 years and all we git are six trophies. Damn they need get better and wish they would have cheated more last year vs gb

[ralphster 274]

Murf I didn't know you were so touchy about the Big Ben. Not flaming you for liking your team or QB, just an observation.

 

And I don't think the Tebows have a snowball's chance in hell of beating PIT. Hurt QB/RB or no, aging D or non thin air or no I think PIT is going to dismantle them.

[devouredbychaos 0]

You mean *6

 

Wait actually 2. The other 4 only came because of blatant and admitted steroid use, therefore rendering those SB wins null and void. 1970s ring a bell in that hollow head of yours?

 

It's alright tho..we'll all be here to humiliate you when the Squealers lose to Denver.

[murf74 461]

You mean *6

 

Wait actually 2. The other 4 only came because of blatant and admitted steroid use, therefore rendering those SB wins null and void. 1970s ring a bell in that hollow head of yours?

 

It's alright tho..we'll all be here to humiliate you when the Squealers lose to Denver.

 

That's right only team using roids when the league Allowed it anyway

 

And who is your team?

[Boilermaker04 11]

Tebow wins this game. One thing he's shown is the ability to beat teams that have most of their good players hurt.

 

The Lord does indeed work in mysterious ways.

[redtodd 7]

I don't see the Broncos scoring more than 9 points.

[Chiefs04 0]

Steelers 34

Broncos 6

[stonewall 647]

Steelers 34

Broncos 6

 

Pitt couldn't put up 34 points against Ole' Miss

[Chiefs04 0]

Pitt couldn't put up 34 points against Ole' Miss

 

Ole' Miss 17

Denver 9

 

Denver has no business being in the playoffs.

[Chiefs04 0]

 

 

The last two teams that were called the "worst playoff teams ever" went to the Super Bowl (Arizona) and won a first round game at home vs heavily favored New Orleans (Seattle).

 

We'll see.

 

Of course you fail to mention neither of these teams ended the season on a 3 game skid where they got progressively worse, and had a horrible NFL offense.

[The Moz 72]

Denver will win I gaurentee this