Steelers fan here, but I give props to Tebow and the Broncos. They played a fantastic game. They deserve this win and hopefully, more, including the Super Bowl.
Well, lots to be said for Steelers' offense making its way thru injuries (RB Mendenhall; Left tackle injured during game; and QB Ben gritting through it). People don't realize that since those sexual assault charges and 4-game NFL suspension, Ben has returned to his faith & is part of an Evangelical church.
He went off the straight path; but returned as a prodigal. People should credit God's grace in that.
And...speaking of grace...the Steeler offense certainly got it with that fumble being ruled an incomplete pass early in the 2nd half. That totally changed the tone of the game; but, perhaps God had a greater end-game platform in mind!
As for the Steelers' defense, no kudos at all to such a "cheap-shot" bunch. Three facemasks (two vs. Tebo; one vs. Ball the RB) weren't called in the second half. I can't recall ever a game at ANY level where 3 facemasks were committed...let alone 3 UNCALLED facemasks -- all in the span of a quarter.
The ones vs. Tebow were by linebacker LaMarr Woodley & safety Troy Polamalu...the latter being when Tebo was already on the ground. The other one -- vs. Ball -- I believe was by a back-up lineman...and the lack of a flag forced the Broncos to have to settle for a field goal. That one was the most blatant of them all.
Time to retire that ref crew for the season -- and time for that white hat to hang up his career.
One ESPN write-up of the game referenced the "aging" Steeler defense. But it wasn't any of their double-digit vets (I don't believe) who were cheap-shotting the Broncos.