3 thoughts on the Broncos-Steelers match-up

Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) and nose tackle Sylvester Williams (92) during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) and nose tackle Sylvester Williams (92) during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
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With the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs concluding last Sunday , all of the Divisional Round match-ups have

Jan 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) on the sidelines during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) on the sidelines during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

been set and the Broncos were able to spend their time focusing on one opponent. After the scoreless quarters, mind boggling penalties (and no calls, I might add) and turnovers that seemed to come too easily for them, the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals and now face off against our beloved Denver Broncos next Sunday.

For the Broncos, the bye week couldn’t have come at a better time for them.  With the slimmest injury report to display this season, the Broncos are getting some key players back at the right time.

There are many different facets that I could cover in this article, but to keep things brief, I’m going to take three thoughts on this game and explain my reasoning behind my thinking.  I have a thought regarding each the Broncos and the Steelers with the third point being directed at the NFL(specifically, NFL officials). Let’s begin.

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