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Broncos Recap: Team Advances to AFC Championship Game

By Tylor Walden

Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and strong safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Denver won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and strong safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Denver won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and strong safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Denver won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Broncos used a key turnover to secure a 23-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Round. They will advance to host the AFC Championship Game.

All I can say is wow. What a game. First I will start by giving my kudos to the Steelers for such a great game. It was one for the ages.

After Demarcus Ware recovered a fumble, the Broncos marched down the field and ended the drive on a C.J. Anderson go-ahead touchdown with just three minutes left in the game to seal the game away with a 23-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Broncos outscored the Steelers 16-6 in the final quarter, but the Broncos had fans at the edge of their seats. The Broncos go-ahead touchdown was scored with three minutes to go in the game.

As a writer and a Broncos fan, I have so much emotion and it was one of the best games I have ever seen. The Broncos were the definition of kicking and screaming. They never gave up. The special teams and defense did enough to keep them in the game.

Peyton Manning had a solid game. The key is that the Broncos did not turn the ball over. And I said that was one of the keys of winning this game. While Manning did not throw a touchdown, he also did not throw an interception either.

Another key moment was despite the wind, Brandon McManus went 5-for-5 on his field goals. If I had to give any player on the team the first star of the game, it would have to be McManus.

C.J. Anderson gets my second star for the go-ahead touchdown. He may not have had a big game, but he went kicking and screaming through the entire game, especially towards the very end.

Kayvon Webster gets my third star. His play on special teams was remarkable. Had a few of his special teams plays gone the other direction, it would have made a huge impact on the game.

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The Broncos move on to the AFC Championship Game to host the New England Patriots. Stay tuned to Predominantly Orange for coverage of the AFC Championship Game. Go Broncos!

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