K Train
10-19-2007, 04:48 PM
Series leader: Broncos, 12-6-1.
Streaks: Denver has won four of past five, including a 31-20 decision last November in which Ben Roelisberger passed for 433 yards but was intercepted three times.
The Broncos needed a week off after getting shellacked by the Chargers, 41-3, in Week 5. But this will be anything but an off week, as the Steelers look to flex their muscle on national TV and show they belong among the AFC elite.
Roethlisberger and Jay Cutler will confront the two stingiest pass defenses in the league: The Broncos are ranked first, the Steelers second. ... The Steelers rank second only to New England in largest point differential this season with a plus-85 (132-47). The Patriots have a plus-138 mark (230-92). ... The Broncos have won five straight games vs. AFC North teams.
Video: Steelers-Broncos preview
Streaks: Denver has won four of past five, including a 31-20 decision last November in which Ben Roelisberger passed for 433 yards but was intercepted three times.
The Broncos needed a week off after getting shellacked by the Chargers, 41-3, in Week 5. But this will be anything but an off week, as the Steelers look to flex their muscle on national TV and show they belong among the AFC elite.
Roethlisberger and Jay Cutler will confront the two stingiest pass defenses in the league: The Broncos are ranked first, the Steelers second. ... The Steelers rank second only to New England in largest point differential this season with a plus-85 (132-47). The Patriots have a plus-138 mark (230-92). ... The Broncos have won five straight games vs. AFC North teams.
Video: Steelers-Broncos preview