The Breakdown

Basically, in the "stats" world, we outplay them. The fumbles and interceptions weren't even turned into huge points. The ultimate ending, is that Tebow threw only when it counted, and he connected. Instead of waiting for plays to develop, he rushed for for over 50 yards, 1 TD, and passed for 316, and 2 TD's.

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Quarterbacks:

Ben - 22\40 for 289
Tebow - 10\21 for 316

Total First Downs

Steelers: 21
Broncos: 18

Third Down Efficiency:

Steelers: 43%
Broncos: 30%

Net Yards Rushing:

Steelers: 156
Broncos: 131

Net Yards Passing:

Steelers: 244
Broncos: 316

Time of Possession:

Steelers: 31:06
Broncos: 29:05

 

Going from memory, but I don't believe Denver punted. One of the worst offenses in the league, and definitely the worst offense in the playoffs (other than ours), and our defense couldn't force even one punt? Unbelievable.

 

I think Denver punted on at least their first two drives? We held them three and out on those drives and I think held them to something like less than 10 yards gained overall through most of the first quarter?

 

Till they figured out we were giving them a wide open secondary!

 

Yep, and then we failed to adjust. Heck, they even TOLD us ahead of time they were going to let Tebow loose, and we still didn't prepare for that.

 

I stand corrected. They punted 4 times. I guess it just seemed we couldn't get our defense off the field. Still sad when you allow a team with a below the line offense to look like a scoring juggernaut.