Steelers-Bengals game produces $118649 in fines

The best way to take heat off of Osweiler is popping a few big plays on stretch plays with Ronnie Hillman and, if he’s ready to go, C.J.

The Broncos aren’t winning this game unless their No. 1 receiver Demaryius Thomas has a big game. Their offense has kicked into high gear over the past several weeks, but they may meet their match this week against the Denver Broncos. Here are three keys to a Steelers’ victory this weekend. There has to be a better way for the National Football League to handle its business. This is after facing the likes of Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Andrew Luck and Derek Carr, who torched the Steelers a month ago. For the Steelers, it’s not necessarily lose-and-go-home, but for a team that needs to control its own destiny and establish momentum, it is critical to come away with a defining win. Osweiler has been sacked five-plus times in a game in two of his four career starts.

The Steelers wide receiver was fined for a crackback block he made on Reggie Nelson.

It has been announced that Brock Osweiler will be the starter for the Broncos but Peyton Manning will return to practice this week.

Steelers’ players, as well as Coach Mike Tomlin, weighed in on the Broncos this week and what it’s going to be like to go against them. Coach and (starting) quarterback denied Sunday’s game is an audition for Osweiler. Something has to give this Sunday. None of the current Broncos were on the team at that time. It’ll be interesting to see if Denver is any less press-heavy with the backup, especially with Pittsburgh playing Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant on opposites sides of pretty much every formation.

More than anything, the two were in agreement that an effective and cohesive offensive line is necessary in order for the ball to be moved at will in the red zone. This week will be the toughest test for the revamped line. The Broncos are 10-3, and are jostling for a first round bye in the postseason.

Led by their stout secondary and premier pass rush, the Broncos are the only team in the league that hasn’t allowed a 300-yard game or given up 30 points. The Jaguars have surrendered loads of points and big plays throughout the season, and don’t be surprised to see a focused Falcons squad after last week’s embarrassment against the Panthers. Along with Miller, the Steelers will have to contend with veteran Demarcus Ware and Shaquil Barrett.

What should come to mind is how great Burfict has been so far in his young career.

An underrated factor in the Broncos losing to the Oakland Raiders last week was the punting of Marquette King. “I just know his foot’s been sore since we left Indianapolis”.

Backup Jimmy Garoppolo has appeared in four games this season and has not thrown a pass.

Yet, even with the poor stats versus the pass, the Steelers have gotten after the quarterback, compiling 38 sacks (fifth most in the NFL). The Chargers have not reached the end zone in three of their last four games, managing a single field goal in each contest.

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.