Game Thread - AFC Championship - Denver v Steelers (1 Viewer)

[rockbottom895]

Finally, the stage has been set. After all of the teams, and all of the battles, the AFC is finally down pat. Broncos versus PIttsburgh. This game should be great considering the rushing matchups. The Steelers rush the ball 57% of the time (1st in the NFL), and the Broncos finished the regular season with the 2nd rated rush defense in the league. The Broncos rush the ball 52% of the time(2nd in the NFL), and Pittsburgh has a spectacular rush defense. These matchups should be great, but the entire game will revolve around the pressure put on Ben. If the broncos can disrupt the throws that Ben makes by sending 8 or 9 guys all day, they will be able to beat the Steelers. Personally, I feel the Broncos will win this game relatively easily. GO BRONCOS!

 

[Steelers4Life]

Isn't it a little early for this?

Personally, I feel the Broncos will win this game relatively easily.

Ummmm, so did the Colts fans. And most other people.

 

[Hammered Finz]

Go Steelers!!I feel the winner of this game will win the super bowl.NFC is weak

 

[BGP]

The Broncos statistically are the superior club. Their coach has proven he can win it all. And they have the home field. The biggest question always has been Jake Plummer. Even beating the Patriots doesn't change that. Even with the win, Plummer has 6 TDs to 8 INTs in his career in postseason.The Steelers biggest question must continue to be Bill Cowher. He has never won it all, whether he had to go on the road to get there or when he had HFA. And we must continue to question Ben Rothlisberger and for the same unanswered questions. Ben has slumped at the end of each of his first two seasons, and one of the reasons I gave for that was cold weather. The lone game he played well in late in 2004 was in Jacksonville, Florida. He did not play well in the cold in 2005, but he got a 50+ degree day in Cincy and a dome in the next round. It may be in the 30s for this game. Ben has improved to 8 TDs and 6 INTs career in postseason. Getting to a point where he has thrown more TDs than INTs in the postseason is significant, but he still needs to improve on that. Brady has thrown 15 TDs to 5 INTs in postseason. Montana has thrown 44 TDs to 21 INTs in postseason. Among current QBs, Jake DelHomme has thrown 9 TDs to 2 INTs in the postseason. These two QBs aren't on that level. So the running game is extra important.

 

[Steelers4Life]

The Broncos statistically are the superior club. Their coach has proven he can win it all. And they have the home field. The biggest question always has been Jake Plummer. Even beating the Patriots doesn't change that. Even with the win, Plummer has 6 TDs to 8 INTs in his career in postseason.

The Steelers biggest question must continue to be Bill Cowher. He has never won it all, whether he had to go on the road to get there or when he had HFA. And we must continue to question Ben Rothlisberger and for the same unanswered questions. Ben has slumped at the end of each of his first two seasons, and one of the reasons I gave for that was cold weather. The lone game he played well in late in 2004 was in Jacksonville, Florida. He did not play well in the cold in 2005, but he got a 50+ degree day in Cincy and a dome in the next round. It may be in the 30s for this game. Ben has improved to 8 TDs and 6 INTs career in postseason. Getting to a point where he has thrown more TDs than INTs in the postseason is significant, but he still needs to improve on that.

Brady has thrown 15 TDs to 5 INTs in postseason. Montana has thrown 44 TDs to 21 INTs in postseason. Among current QBs, Jake DelHomme has thrown 9 TDs to 2 INTs in the postseason. These two QBs aren't on that level. So the running game is extra important.

If you've watched the Steelers the past 2 weeks and can still consider the play of Roethlisberger a question mark, there's nothing left to say.He was a worn out rookie last year. This year he's completely different.

 

[Steel City]

The Broncos statistically are the superior club. Their coach has proven he can win it all. And they have the home field. The biggest question always has been Jake Plummer. Even beating the Patriots doesn't change that. Even with the win, Plummer has 6 TDs to 8 INTs in his career in postseason.

The Steelers biggest question must continue to be Bill Cowher. He has never won it all, whether he had to go on the road to get there or when he had HFA. And we must continue to question Ben Rothlisberger and for the same unanswered questions. Ben has slumped at the end of each of his first two seasons, and one of the reasons I gave for that was cold weather. The lone game he played well in late in 2004 was in Jacksonville, Florida. He did not play well in the cold in 2005, but he got a 50+ degree day in Cincy and a dome in the next round. It may be in the 30s for this game. Ben has improved to 8 TDs and 6 INTs career in postseason. Getting to a point where he has thrown more TDs than INTs in the postseason is significant, but he still needs to improve on that.

Brady has thrown 15 TDs to 5 INTs in postseason. Montana has thrown 44 TDs to 21 INTs in postseason. Among current QBs, Jake DelHomme has thrown 9 TDs to 2 INTs in the postseason. These two QBs aren't on that level. So the running game is extra important.

The only question people will be asking about Roethlisberger is what size ring he wears. The guy is special, period. And I feel sorry that you're too bitter to accept that.

But I love you anyway. You, Peyton Manning, and everybody else in the world. I love you all.

 

[jgb95]

GOOD LUCK TO BOTH TEAMSSHOULD BE A GREAT GAMETWO GREAT DEFENSES!