2016 AFC Divisional Round:#6 Pittsburgh Steelers @ #1 Denver Broncos

[PeoplesChampGB]

I guess Brown has to keep up his "Oscar Performance" to make Burfict's suspension stand. I am going with the Broncos in this one.

[mjb2124]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

...but as a football fan it sucks that so many of the Steelers top players will be unable to go.

And many people forgot about these guys who were injured earlier in the season:

LeVeon Bell - Arguably best overall RB in the league
Maurkice Pouncey - One of the top centers in the league
Kelvin Beachum - Good LT
Kickers - On the 4th kicker this year

Deangelo Williams - Probably going to be out
Antonio Brown - Probably going to be out
Ben Roethlisberger - Status of arm is in question. Can he throw the ball downfield with accuracy?

I believe only the Ravens have lost more man games due to injury and have more players on IR.

I felt good that the Steelers would beat Cincinnati, but don't think they get past the Bronco's. Add in the injuries to Ben and AB... Denver wins this one.

[jeremym480]

Quote: Originally Posted by Feared

if Roethlisberger plays he will probably be limited in his ability to throw down the field and the coaches will have to scheme the Offense around a lot of short, intermediate routes.

I'm sure this sounds familiar to Broncos fans.

[slickdtc]

What they've done is truly remarkable all season, especially because we know the defense hasn't been up to snuff. A combination of good coaching, scouting, and execution. High marks all around.

If I wasn't so uncertain about Manning's ability, this would be an easy pick for me for Denver. I still like 'em, but not as much.

I really don't feel like hearing the talk about Manning/Osweiler if they lose. I actually would've favored Osweiler if I were the coach but understand why Manning got the nod. Oops there I go...

Any weather in the forecast? We need some snow this year. Denver gave us a bit earlier, I want MORE!

[cima]

Don't see how Pitt can possibly win this one. That game against the Bengals had to drain them physically and emotionally. Hoping for the same outcome when they got Tebowed.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeremym480

I'm sure this sounds familiar to Broncos fans.

Hey! Watch it.

[jb12780]

https://mobile.twitter.com/WillGrave...47528735088641

I doubt Ben plays. Been through a similar injury. It's not fun.

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[Feared]

Quote: Originally Posted by cima

Don't see how Pitt can possibly win this one. That game against the Bengals had to drain them physically and emotionally. Hoping for the same outcome when they got Tebowed.

Right. Even though the Steelers won the game it seems like they lost the battle of attrition. That was a brutal game, as far as hits and the physical toll it took on them.

I think it's going to be quite the uphill climb to go on the Road again and win in Denver, with either Landry Jones or a gimpy armed Ben, especially if Antonio Brown has to sit out as well.

The only way I see this being close is if Peyton is rusty, and turns the ball over multiple times lead to Pittsburgh scores.