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

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by Feared

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.

Much like in 2006 when Jake Plummer was the Steelers MVP Manning could easily be the Steelers MVP on Sunday.

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by mjb2124

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.

The Pats are/were pretty banged up this season. Dion Lewis, Sebastian Vollmer, Nate Solder, Danny Amendola, Legarrette Blount, Edelman, Chandler Jones, Gronk, Stork, Collins, Hightower and probably 3-4 more guys I'm missing. So they are probably right behind the Ravens but ahead of the Steelers.

[slickdtc]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

Much like in 2006 when Jake Plummer was the Steelers MVP Manning could easily be the Steelers MVP on Sunday.

Hey, they knocked off New England in the prime of their semi-dynasty. He's excused.

[SPTO]

If Big Ben or Brown can't go I don't see how they can win this game unless Manning reverts back to end of the line Unitas and Namath being all banged up and throwing up INTs.

I'm curious to find out what the weather will be like for this game as well.

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

If Big Ben or Brown can't go I don't see how they can win this game unless Manning reverts back to end of the line Unitas and Namath being all banged up and throwing up INTs. I'm curious to find out what the weather will be like for this game as well.

42 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. Light wind and 10% of chance of rain.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox4evur

42 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. Light wind and 10% of chance of rain.

Well if that holds or gets worse than the odds of Manning not performing so well goes up exponentially.

[mjb2124]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox4evur

The Pats are/were pretty banged up this season. Dion Lewis, Sebastian Vollmer, Nate Solder, Danny Amendola, Legarrette Blount, Edelman, Chandler Jones, Gronk, Stork, Collins, Hightower and probably 3-4 more guys I'm missing. So they are probably right behind the Ravens but ahead of the Steelers.

The article I read was in a local newspaper and I am getting denied from work on another website that lists this information (mangameslost.com). You might be right though based on the following article which lists the Pats as #1:

http://joemontanasrightarm.com/2016/...-team-in-2015/

I only listed a few of the main cogs on the Steelers that missed time. There are a bunch more, but none worth mentioning (ie: Bruce Gradkowski or Mike Adams or Will Allen for a few games etc...).

[WaitTilNextYear]

To me, this game is the least compelling of the Divisional Round games because both teams are handicapped at the QB position. It's Peyton's noodle arm vs Ben's mangled arm. Denver's pass defense and homefield advantage should be plenty to carry them on.