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Pittsburgh Steelers @ Denver Broncos
Week 9: Monday November 9





(5-2)

Monday Nov 9 8:30 pm
Invesco Field at Mile High
Pittsburgh Denver

(6-1)




Steelers-Broncos Preview



By MATT BEARDMORE, STATS Writer

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't get off to a strong start this season, but the defending Super Bowl champions are now playing at a high level.
Pittsburgh goes for its fifth straight victory Monday night, when it looks to snap a three-game losing streak to a Denver Broncos club trying to bounce back from its first defeat of the season.

Since opening the season 1-2, the Steelers (5-2) have gone undefeated to give themselves a legitimate shot to win a third straight AFC North title. They own the same record as Cincinnati, although the Bengals currently own the tiebreaker by virtue of a home win over Pittsburgh in Week 3.

"We've put ourselves in a good position to go into this bye, but November, December, that's where the real teams start to separate themselves,'' Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel said. "Hopefully, if we're a real team around here, we can continue this win streak."

Pittsburgh will attempt to continue its surge in Denver, where it hasn't won a regular-season game since a 34-17 victory on Oct. 14, 1990.
The Steelers, though, defeated the host Broncos by the same score in the 2005 AFC title game en route to their Super Bowl 40 victory.
Coming off its bye week, Pittsburgh looks to build off a 27-17 home win over Minnesota on Oct. 25.

Game Preview - NFL Football - Sporting News



I sure expect a better effort from the Broncos this week than I saw last Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Problem is the schedule gets even tougher this week playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. Good teams bounce back from tough losses. I expect Orton to struggle once again if he cannot get time to throw. Broncos will have a heck of a time running the ball on this Steeler defense.

Prediction: Broncos thought the Ravens had a tough defense? Now they are taking on a hot Steeler's team with Big Ben @ QB and a defense I consider a step above the Ravens. I sure hope I am wrong about this pick.

Steelers 24 Broncos 17

Anybody think the Broncos can pull this off at home?

[steelerfan]

No doubt Steelers took control of this game in the fourth quarter. The Steeler way of smacking a team in the mouth through three quarters, did in the Broncos defense by the final quarter, Steelers took a page from Ravens offense, and came out in the second half with the no huddle offense, and it wore on the Broncos D. as evidenced by Mendenhall rushing for 100+ yds on the ground in the second half alone. The Steeler defense shut down Denvers running game early, making Kyle Orton try to beat them, the defense was up to the task, intercepting Orton 3 times, including 2 by backup safety Tyrone Carter who took Ryan Clarks spot for this game. Now, riding a 5 game win streak, HUGE game this Sunday against division rival Cincinnati Bengals also at 6 - 2 for AFC North supremacy. Damn Ravens lol.

[steelerfan]

Steeler backup safety Tyrone Carter named AFC Defensive Player of the week, Ty had two interceptions in Monday nights game against Denver, including a pick 6.

I dont know, but IMO i think the Bengals are going to get a heavy dose of reality this Sunday at Heinz Field. Yea, Cinci is playing very well, Carlson Palmer is 100% healthy again, Ocho is making big plays, though they beat the Steelers early this season, they havent faced them at this point in the season, and they havent played at Heinz Field yet. Steelers eyes are on the prize, and that prize is homefield advantage in the playoffs, and they know that the way to get there, is to win out in the division. Here We Go Steelers Here We Go!

[Quack Attack]

I agree Steeler fan and would definetely give the advantage to the Steelers this time around being at home. Should be great game!

[steelerfan]

Oh great! I hope Sports Illustrated didn't just give the Steelers the kiss of death, a sports writer for them has predicted that the Steelers would not lose again this season, and go on to win the Super Bowl again.

[steelerfan]

I just found out that the Steelers have the #1 rushing defense in the NFL, and Bengals have the #2 rushing defense, yes Quack Attack, this is going to be a great game, to be won in the trenches, though i'm not ready to make any predictions yet.

[snooker]

Originally Posted by steelerfan

i'm not ready to make any predictions yet.

Okay I will , 34 - 27 steelers