Does Denver have ANY chance vs. Pgh?

[BillickFan]

I'm looking at Den O vs Pgh D & there's no way I see Tebow doing anything better than atrocious.

Pgh O vs Den D, Pgh has no stud RB right now but they could go 3-4 WR and try to put up 14-21 quick points & dare Tebow to throw & let the D shut the door & run out the clock.

If Den has any chance, they're going to need a few ST big plays, a few Pgh major blunders, or both.

Can anyone make a compelling case for how Pgh loses?

[RAYvens Fan]

I really don't see Pitts O putting up "14-21" quick points on Denvers D. Keeping 2 things in mind....1) It's Denver's D that has been putting them into a position to win games and 2) Pitts D may be ranked high but they've not put any kind of hurt on any serious contenders lately. They struggled to hold onto Cleveland twice in the last 4 weeks and they have some pretty serious injury issues.

[Tucker: M&T Sec 527]

If Denver can open holes for Willis and Tebow can keep the plays going long enough to keep Pitts. WRs off the field and tire the Pitts. D, they may have a chance. That's not really Tebow's script, but you never know.
It's in Denver, it will come down to a 65 yd. FG

[Shambla]

A few reasons:

• Pittsburgh may have the top overall defense, but they're 8th against the run. Denver has the number 1 rush offense.
• Pittsburgh has only averaged 10 points a game in Roethlisberger's last three starts
• Ben is hurt, Mendenhall is out, and Clark is out

That said, I still think it'll be a bit of a stretch for the flying Tebows

[Ravenswintitle]

it's a joke that they're even in the playoffs....

and then there's Denver

[Americanmade2012]

Pitt is missing their leading tackler Ryan Clark who wont play in the game but I do believe Denver has a chance either way

[RAYvens Fan]

it's a joke that they're even in the playoffs....

and then there's Denver

Although I would absolutely REVEL in the Stools being one and done......well let's just hope for the best!
Go Ponies!

[BArellano]

If the way Pitt played at Cleveland last week is any indication, Denver definitely has a chance. Big Ben is nowhere near close to being his usual self right now. If the Denver O can sustain a running game and Tebow can make a few big plays, I could see them pulling it out 13-10, or something along those lines.

That said, I'd be surprised if the Steelers do not find a way to win the game. They usually do.

[The Excellector]

It would help Denver's chances if Brian Dawkins plays.

[sailorsam]

surprised how everyone seems to agree, don't count the Broncos out. Pigs barely beat the Brownies (by 4 points) and I have to think Denver is better than they, and will have a frenzied playoff home crowd. here's hoping they can keep it close and Tebow one at the end.

[edtude]

Yes it is possible, not likely however.

[Galen Sevinne]

Pittsburgh wins another snoozer of a game 10-6.

[chicagoravensfan]

Pittsburgh's offense has been pedestrian lately. Since the bye they scored 13 against KC, 14 and 13 vs. Cleveland and 3 vs. San Fran. For the season they scored 53 points fewer than the Ravens. People think that because they have Roethlisberger, Wallace and Antonio Brown that they have a high-flying offense on par with the Saints/Packers/Patriots but that really hasn't been the case lately.

That being said, while I could definitely see Denver keeping it close it's really hard to picture them getting the win. Has there ever been a playoff team with a -81 point differential?

Edit: Just remembered Seattle last year was -97. Yikes!

[footballfan]

it's a joke that they're even in the playoffs....

and then there's Denver

This gave me a chuckle. 12-4 should be there. With that said I think denver has a shot at the upset. The steelers offense has not looked that great the past couple of games with a gimpy Ben.

Ps. He is a drama queen. I have been booted from black n gold forums stating as much.

[Dirt1]

BR has had some bad games recently, where he has turned the ball over. The only way I see Denver winning this game is if they are something like +3 in turnover ratio. Barring that, I can't see the Broncos scoring too much on the Steelers defense.

[steelerddan]

If the way Pitt played at Cleveland last week is any indication, Denver definitely has a chance. Big Ben is nowhere near close to being his usual self right now. If the Denver O can sustain a running game and Tebow can make a few big plays, I could see them pulling it out 13-10, or something along those lines.

That said, I'd be surprised if the Steelers do not find a way to win the game. They usually do.

So did the Ravens playing like crap against the Browns have any effect on how they did against the Bengals. What a team did against one team has absolutely nothing to do with the next game, its a totally different matchup.

[Raven 555]

This gave me a chuckle. 12-4 should be there. With that said I think denver has a shot at the upset. The steelers offense has not looked that great the past couple of games with a gimpy Ben.

Ps. He is a drama queen. I have been booted from black n gold forums stating as much.

You mean Black and Yellow, right?

[Jayc00]

Did anyone think Jacksonville had a chance against the Ravens?

[Paintballguy]

Steelers will do the same thing that the Chiefs did to Tebow. They will shutdown McGahee and force Tebow to beat them which will result in a Steelers win. I don't see the Steelers losing to any last minute Tebow miracles.

Did anyone think Jacksonville had a chance against the Ravens?

Agreed but that was the regular season. Playoffs are a totally different story.

[lovefootball]

Don't forget that KC would have beat the steelers if they had a decent QB playing. KC also took down the packers. Denver losing to KC in a close game should not be taken lightly.