Steely McGnome Predicts: AFC Divisional Round - Steelers vs Broncos Round 2

Not the biggest fan of Papa John's Pizza. It's ok. The sauce is a tad sweet for my tastes, but I won't turn down the pizza. I do love that garlic sauce though.

Wow. Last week that game was crazy. I gave up. I had a ton of beer and after that interception late. I walked away. I missed the stripped fumble by Shazier, but didn't miss the rest of the circus that followed. A crazy ending and it is yet another lesson in why you should never give up on an NFL game. Ever.

This week. I don't even know. With all the injuries to the Steelers, I am really stretching to pick the points.

Steelers 26
Broncos 22

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Broncos

Did you know that Denver relocated their stadium to Peytons' forehead. The parking must be atrocious.

Of course this is the game one of my playoffs and I am living or dying by having Ben/Brown/Byrant starting on my team this week. Hey this trio has gotten me this far, I have to give them the start. Steelers put up more than 30 this week.

Steelers 32
Broncos 16

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Oh snap - Steelers vs Broncos Recap

Not the best way you want to start an NFL season, but it's week 1 I kind of hope my team has a few issues to overcome. Makes them stronger down the road.

Steelers 19

Broncos 31

I'll give credit where credit is due. Peyton looked good last night. I thought he would have been way off coming into week 1, but I was wrong. To be honest, he's got to be on early in the season. Since he's not playing in a dome anymore, let's see how he does in a few months.

As for the Steelers. I don't get why the defensive scheme seemingly doesn't change at all when the opposing offense is picking them apart. The Broncos go into no huddle and just start moving down the field. At some point, oh I don't know when they get to the 50 yard line, you know...maybe call a timeout...give your guys some rest...substitute some players...call different plays...maybe? I love Dick Lebeau, but I'm getting ready for his retirement. Sorry. He's been great, but you know, time to move on. 

There I said it.

As for the offense, gotta score touchdowns not kick field goals. Like you didn't know that already. I like Dwyer, guy is a powerful runner. Get him more carries. Redman needs to stop that spinning, he's not fast enough to pull that off, just run up the field man. Other than that, I feel they played well for week one, really wish the offensive line could just not get hurt multiple times in one game for a change.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Broncos vs Steelers

Welcome back Pey Pey, looks like your neck is barely hanging on. 

Steelers 27 

Broncos 18

And new to the blog this year! Jergnome Bettis, former...uh...Steelers Great gives his points to the game!!

Jergnome says:

The Steelers need to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. 

And if the Steelers offense scores more points than what the defense allows, they're sure to win.

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Te-boned! Steelers vs Broncos WildCard Recap

Broncos 29 Steelers 23

Despite everything, the Steelers still had a chance to win this game in the final minutes of the 4th quarter. It's a shame, but at the same time with the mounting injuries to starters on both the offensive and defensive lines, how much further could they have went. Broncos played a hell of the game, their gameplan was dead on. Way to go Broncos, have fun, I hope you spoil some other teams hopes too.

Announcing

CBS number 1 team, Nantz and Simms. SUCK.

Officiating

I rarely complain about the referees, there's no point. But that team was horrible, they missed calls on for both teams, and called a bunch of ticky-tacky penalties. The playoffs are suppose to be a showcase of the best teams and referees, this was not the case for that crew. Better be looking into that crew NFL, maybe it's time for some of those old guys to retire.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Broncos Wildcard weekend

WHOOOO!!!! Playoffs baby!!! Steelers travel to Denver for a wildcard showdown.

Steelers 33

Broncos 6

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Steely McGnome Predicts

Steelers 31

Broncos 17