Ben Roethlisberger thinks Vontaze Burfict intentionally dove at his knees

INJURY REPORT: The Bengals officially listed quarterback Andy Dalton (right thumb), safety George Iloka (groin), tight end Tyler Eifert (concussion) and offensive lineman Jake Fisher (concussion) out of Sunday’s game in San Francisco. The Steelers have given up an average of 279.0 yards through the air, which ranks 31 among the 32 National Football League teams.

As most people know, it is not so much the record of the teams as they enter the playoffs that determines postseason success, it is how well the team is playing and how much momentum they carry into the playoffs.

“They’re hot because they haven’t played us yet”, Ward told the Denver Post.

Saturday, Dec. 19, 8:25 p.m.

Ward’s bravado might sound like trash talk, but it’s based in reality.

The Steelers vs Broncos could be the biggest football game this week as the rise of Ben Roethlisberger and his offense continue to become a high octain scoring machine.

But Roethlisberger is now healthy and productive, and the Steelers (8-5) have won four of their last five – with the only loss, fittingly, to Seattle.

“That’s the world we live in”.

The lack of operating again Le’Veon Bell to a torn medial collateral ligament final month coupled with Roethlisberger’s accidents slowed Pittsburgh, however the Steelers at the moment are enjoying their greatest soccer of the season. “It’s super competitive. It’s just a challenge”.

The roughing the passer fine was levied for a play in the first quarter when Burfict dove at the legs of Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

What Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak wants to see from Manning is simple: the same quarterback who shredded the Packers in Week 7 before struggling thereafter.

Think about this, though: It’s probably only the Steelers offense that can keep it from winning out. “They’ve been able to force turnovers and get great field position for their offense, which helps tremendously”. Talib is a shutdown corner and Harris has not allowed a receiver to catch a touchdown pass against him since the 2013 season. That is certainly the case with the 2015 Denver Broncos defense, who happen to lead the league in total defense, sacks and points per game. Tom Brady, Philip Rivers and Jay Cutler couldn’t hit the 300-yard mark against the Broncos, who typically line up in press man-to-man pass coverage.

The NFL was quick to remove all Vines of the play not long after many of them went viral. For much of his career, Roethlisberger has been a quarterback who would evade, wait and take some punishment until the last possible moment to drive the ball down the field. “There’s got to be a level of professionalism when you play”, Roethlisberger said.

Key matchup: Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., against Panthers cornerback Josh Norman. Green and said, “you’re next”.

If you own Roethlisberger and Brown, it’s likely you don’t have better options. “He can get open against press”.

Denver will have to limit Williams, says Cowhick, or overcommitting to the run could give Antonio Brown more opportunities downfield, not to mention Martavis Bryant and Markus Wheaton. “Last week was a good test, this one is going to be even bigger”.