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Steelers-Broncos: Follow in the Ravens' Footsteps for Once

 
It's usually unthinkable for the Steelers to follow in the footsteps of rival Baltimore. But, just this once, it's imperative that the Steelers do just that. Are the Steelers a better team than the Ravens? Statistics aside, the Steelers have a much better defensive front than Baltimore and also have a more cohesive secondary.  Offensively, the team is also much more consistent, with the Steelers possessing better threats in the passing game. But the Steelers will now face another tough test, coming off their bye to face the surprising but suddenly human Denver Broncos on the road. Denver is human because Baltimore figured out how to finally solve the mystery that had allowed the Broncos to dominate opponents through the first six games. Now Pittsburgh must take the Ravens' gameplan and execute it just as effectively. Here's a look at how Pittsburgh can improve to 6-2 and firmly assert itself once again as a threat in the AFC:   On Offense The Broncos had trouble with Ray Rice, a ... (link)

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