Steelers at Broncos: Final score, highlights and recap
By Mike Dyce
The Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers to reach the AFC Championship game.
Final. 23. 45. 16. 55
The Denver Broncos hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Divisional Round matchup of the AFC playoffs. It was an intriguing matchup for the two banged up teams. The Steelers would be without star wide receiver Antonio Brown, the Denver Broncos were getting back quarterback Peyton Manning back and there were some question marks.
The wind was a factor and it was mainly a duel between kickers. It looked like the Steelers would get the win, dominating with big plays and moving the ball. But costly turnovers at the end of the game handed the Broncos the lead and the win.
Three stars
- Martavis Bryant, WR, Steelers – He was a huge playmaker for the Steelers in a windy game, hauling in nine passes for 154 yards.
- Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers – He passed for over 300 yards but had zero touchdowns.
- Brandon McManus, K, Broncos – Converted five of five field goals for 15 of the Broncos points.
Highlights
Steelers’ wide receiver Martavis Bryant had a huge run:
👽 sighting in Denver.
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2016
And this one goes for 40 yards. #PITvsDEN #Steelers https://t.co/Jv2ZIGa0cH
Manning gets up to make an incredible pass:
Peyton Manning back to pass.
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2016
Falls down.
Gets up.
Finds Emmanuel Sanders for 34 yards. #PITvsDEN https://t.co/ifvw3YgAEI
Broncos’ C.J. Anderson gets the touchdown and the lead for Denver:
Nothing was going to stop C.J. Anderson from charging into the end zone.
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2016
Broncos take the lead! #PITvsDEN https://t.co/EaXrAvXHWQ
Next Week
The Steelers head into the offseason looking to get healthy. The Denver Broncos will play the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game with a Super Bowl apperance on the line.