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Broncos Rip Steelers In NFL Exhibition Play
Broncos Rip Steelers In NFL Exhibition PlayPittsburgh Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger got the start but only played one quarter, which made him very unhappy. The Steelers’ third string QB Dennis Dixon played poorly in relief and that is the bigger concern for the team. The Denver Broncos intercepted Dixon twice en route 34-17 home victory in the final preseason game of Week 3. For Denver, the biggest takeaway was likely the first career touchdown pass by quarterback Tim Tebow. Tebow threw for 72 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

NFL football betting enthusiasts who backed the home team in the ‘pick’em’ game were rewarded by the Broncos decisive victory. It was the Broncos first win of the year both straight up and against the spread. Pittsburgh lost their first preseason game of the year, both straight up and to the number. The 51 combined points scored went well OVER the posted total of 38. The Broncos have gone OVER in all three of their exhibition games, while the Steelers have exceeded the total in two of three.

Ben Roethlisberger’s biggest complaint was being pulled after one quarter despite the rest of the starters remaining in the game:

"I was shocked. It was the end of the quarter and he said I was done. I still wanted to go in, but he wasn't going to have it."

His other concern was a forthcoming meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who may choose to reduce his regular season suspension from six to four games:

"I would just assume that I'll sit and talk to him. We'll have good communication and talk and find out things he has to say. I'm sure he'll want to hear what I want to say and we'll go from there."

Denver QB Kyle Orton took a hard hit from Pittsburgh’s James Harrison:

"I don't know if I went after him or he went after me. You have to try to save a touchdown and took a pretty decent shot, yeah. Just got the wind knocked out of me. Felt pretty good afterward."

Denver coach Josh McDaniels stopped short of calling it a cheap shot:

"It kind of looked like Harrison knew he was going to go low and then he took the liberty to go ahead and go after the quarterback. Whether or not it was a cheap thing, I'm not sure. I'll have to see it on film, but it didn't look right."

The Steelers host the Carolina Panthers in their final preseason game, with Pittsburgh a -4’ point home favorite and the total posted at 36’. The Broncos play at Minnesota against the Vikings where Denver is a +4 road underdog and the total set at 35. Pittsburgh begins their 2010 regular season campaign at home against the Atlanta Falcons. The Steelers are a +2’ point home underdog with the total set at 38. Denver will play on the road at Jacksonville, where the Broncos are a +2’ road underdog with the total set at 39’.



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