Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers Top 5 Defensive Plays
by Colby on Jan 11, 2012 4:30 PM MST
in Strictly My Opinion
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PrintOffense was incredible but the defense was just as good. Key plays allowed to offense to climb back in it and keep the Steelers point totals as low as possible. The pass rush arrived just in time to stop the Steelers at the end and send the game to OT.
5) Robert Ayers sack on Big Ben -
4) Broderick Bunkley sack - The missing of Maurkice Pouncey was evident as the defensive line had a fantastic game!
3) Von Miller sack - Miller got his first sack in a long time and in a crucial time. He had many opportunities this game and was very close here to getting a strip.
2) Quinton Carter Interception - The rookie stepped up big picking of Big Ben allowing the Broncos to add to their brilliant second quarter. This game right after a sack that changed the game, re-injuring the ankle of Big Ben.
1) Elvis Dumervil Sack Fumble - Huge play late when the Steelers were threatening for the win. DOOOOOM
Hope we have as many good plays as these against Tom Brady this Saturday like this one below!!
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Yeah, just part of the magic baby!
People forget how much of Elway’s magic was attributed to the defense making a big play to save victory or set it up.
And Miller's sack a few plays before
I was so hoping for a sack to at least push them further back to prevent a long GW FG. This is a nice defensive performance and confidence booster going into Saturday.
Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.
2009-10 back-to-back NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009-10 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
Thanks again Colby
Personal favorite is Ayers steamrolling that left tackle and then Ben and then he almost got the ref too!
by eastCOrange&Blue on Jan 11, 2012 4:58 PM MST reply actions
Me too
The power he displayed was incredible. He blew up that tackle. Let’s see more of that Robert.
I like Ayers's second sack, too
From what I remember, he actually got that one from the NT position in a 3-man rush and shot the gap between the guard and center.
by BroncosBassist on Jan 11, 2012 6:30 PM MST up reply actions
I don't know what's more amazing..
1. How Dumervil came in untouched and how hard he hit Brady.
OR
2. How Brady didn’t fumble and got up immediately after the hit, acting like it was nothing.
gamesmanship
Brady was certainly feeing that one . . . he just is enough of a pro to keep it to himself. We need more of this on Saturday. Any QB, brady, manning, brees if you pressure them enough they will make bad throws and errors because doesn’t matter what they show on the outside, they all feel the pain, and some fear of impending pain at some level, on the inside when the big boys are hitting like that!!
We need VONDOOM to come up big!!
Did you also notice how many times they threw quick... not really giving our D-line a shot a Brady
Not sure why we were so soft at the line, but I guess if we are going to give those cushions, quick passes are not a bad way to eat up yards.
Brady was asked in an inter iew about that hit and he said he was taught at an early age that no matter how hard the hit, no matter how bad it hurt, to gdt ip as fast as they can and before the defender gets up. He said he felt it the day after.
by broncs27 on Jan 12, 2012 7:42 AM MST via mobile up reply actions
I think Tebow has a lot of this too...
I’ve seen Tebow take some shots and hop back up. He knows the league wants to prove a running QB will get killed and he knows he’s going to prove them wrong. Of course, being 235 lbs. and built like Ray Lewis helps.
by Tezcatlipoca on Jan 12, 2012 7:44 AM MST up reply actions
tunesmith nailed it
that doom play saved the game. allen was in 3-man loser mode and let them score 2 easy td’s and had them marching to the game-winning fg. allen tries to give it away, but doom beats a double-team and leaps to the ball, saving our asses. doom-thank you, allen-give your team a chance and just rush 4. just 4. please, it’s night and day. we got lucky this time
taste my blintzkrieg!
the 3-man rush is an admission of lunacy, cowardice, and defeat.
by davecheffy on Jan 11, 2012 5:49 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
I agree
Rushing 3 is just asking to be picked apart. I say never rush less than 4 and rush 5 at least 40% if not 50% of the time with an occaisonal 6 man blitz. Don’t give Brady too much time. Sure, he’ll get away with the quick slant once in a while, but we’ve got to trust Harris, Bailey, and Goodman to cover and make a quick tackle if they’re beat. 5 guys rushing and those 3 covering still leaves 3 guys to play the field, and help on tackling to limit YAC. Once Brady is hit enough times and gets frazzled he’ll start missing those passes. I’d rather lose getting beat, but have a chance with quick pressure than lose and let Brady have all day to pick us apart.
GO BRONCOS!!!
Don't understand the Q Carter rating being so high
It was a big play but all he did was catch a bad pass on the part of Big Ben. I don’t see anything special on his part. (Hey, Tebow isn’t the only QB to throw a bad pass).
The point of the matter is he made a clutch catch.....
where as our all pro CB didn’t later in the game and that led to the game tying touchdown. On top of that our Safety play was one of our weakest points in the 3 game skid. QC came back with a great all around game, and a pick :) In games like this its all about making the play when you are given the opportunity, and could mean the difference between winning and losing :)
".....Im the waiting beast....Im the twisted nerve..."
Well, he made a catch but
it is debatable as to whether it is a “clutch catch” when it hits him in the chest. Yes, it was a big turn around in the game (it could be considered a “top 5” from that perspective) but it didn’t take anything outstanding to do, it was nothing more than what would be expected for the situation. There were many other plays that had a large impact that involved more outstanding play, IMHO.
by frankencrank on Jan 11, 2012 9:36 PM MST up reply actions
Ive watched many a CB drop "gimme" picks like that
Our own Champ Bailey did that later in the game. It was a huge play
"It's all over fat man!"
-Tom Jackson
"When John Elway is standing in lava with a football, he will stay there and sink until you're open"
-Seanbaby
by Calikula on Jan 11, 2012 10:47 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I agree with this statement
Until you call Champ’s play a gimme. Sure… he should have made the catch, but he had to read the route and undercut it at the right time while leaping over (around) our diving safety. It was very doable because Champ was in the perfect position (just like when he sniffed out that mid range out route and lept to tip it away). It was hardly a gimme.
In respect to Champ's skill set
And for Champ, himself, I’d say it was a “gimme”. I think he’d say the same. But, again, that’s because of who he is.
" I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing," Darth Vader.
Well, I really wasnt calling it a gimme
hence the quotation marks. I was trying to convey that interceptions aren’t really gimme’s, and when a corner comes up with one, its huge. Its even bigger when you consider the lack of interceptions on this team. So you and I agree on the subject
"It's all over fat man!"
-Tom Jackson
"When John Elway is standing in lava with a football, he will stay there and sink until you're open"
-Seanbaby
impact play?
there are no larger “impact plays” in a game than turnovers :)
".....Im the waiting beast....Im the twisted nerve..."
by Disturbed70 on Jan 12, 2012 9:02 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Ayers sack is awesome, but Champ's blowup of the bubble screen was the best play of the game, imho.
I mean, he read it perfectly, and his quickness is something only he is capable of. Just fantastic play.
Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll eat for a lifetime.
"As a quarterback, all you want is an opportunity to lead your team to victory" - Tim Tebow
Sacks, forced fumbles, interceptions
Bring ’em to the Patriots game!!
GB2
I just want to see the Broncos score LOTS of points, beat the SNOT out of the opponent, and walk away with a humble "God Bless". How about you?
ayers is my breakout candidate for the playoffs
hes been playing lights out
Water covers 70% of the Earth, Champ Bailey covers the rest.
by broncowrestler29 on Jan 11, 2012 8:01 PM MST reply actions
2 things
1. Bunkley would have dominated Pouncey even if he was there. He owned Mangold, the best center in the game, as well as countless other great centers this year. That guy has been instrumental in the reviving of our defense.
2. Ayers had his best professional game. The guy took his play up a notch for the playoffs and it was very evident from the first snap of the game. He brings a fire that this defense has lacked.
Two good points.
I’m wondering why the Eagles let Bunkley go, as he’s been very good this season. Was he underachieving in Philly? If so, that’s another hat tip to the coaching staff for help getting him motivated and in a position to be successful.
Ayers, Bunkley, McBean/Thomas and Dume have shaped up in to a strong defensive line. One more talented D-tackle and this line will be formidable. Not dissing on McBean and Marcus Thomas, they’ve played well, but another beast next to Bunk and you have yourself a serious D-line.
by Oregon Crush on Jan 12, 2012 12:03 AM MST up reply actions
"One more talented D-tackle..."
How about Ty Warren?
"Surprised to see you, Captain, though pleased." — from Star Trek episode Space Seed.
That's the great hope
If he’s back and ready to play next year (Big Vick, too?), that would be nice. Draft a bit of depth (doesn’t have to be too high of a pick) and the Broncos are looking good.
" I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing," Darth Vader.
Bunkley primary strength has been stopping the run
The Eagles changed their defensive philosophy and Bunkley’s strengths were less useful for them.
by ShyandObese on Jan 13, 2012 11:15 PM MST up reply actions
Champ's tip needs to be here
Seriously, how is that missing?
I was like “wattttttttapppllllllllayyyyyyyyy” when I saw him tip that ball.
What a champ!
by Bartimaeus on Jan 11, 2012 8:43 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Yeah seriously
That one saved a big play and maybe a score. Not sure who, but there was a WR ready to make a catch on that one. That made up for the INT he dropped. Hey, how about another Champ INT against Brady?
Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.
2009-10 back-to-back NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009-10 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
That was my vote for fav play of the game
IMO that was just as huge as any play above. Anyone have a video of it, I would love to see it again
by uclabruin34 on Jan 12, 2012 11:52 AM MST up reply actions
NVM
found it for those that want to see it. SO CLUTCH! Love that play, even though it wasn’t on any highlight reels.
He’s playing Man on Wallace with what looks like the safety who is supposed to pick up Ward. When the ball is in the air he leaves his man to knock it down. so good!
by uclabruin34 on Jan 12, 2012 11:55 AM MST up reply actions
I want to buy a jersey for every player that was on the team in 2011-2012...
… just to remember how magical this season has been since mid-October.
by Tezcatlipoca on Jan 12, 2012 7:47 AM MST up reply actions
Carter's open field tackle on Mike Williams is in my top 5
I LOVE A SACK! But a sack shouldn’t be a top 5 just because its a sack! Doom’s sack fumble changed the game so that one I think makes the list but my 5 would be.
5. Carter’s open field tackle on Williams. He misses it might be 6.
4. Carter’s open field tackle on Redman on third down. The Steelers were driving, a dump pass to Redman, and Carter stones him doesn’t give up a yard. Pushes him back to bring up 4th DOWN!
3. Von Millers sack
2. Champ’s Break-up
1. Doom’s sack fumble to give us a shot in OT
Colby nothing against your 5! Thanks for putting this together. I love a sack highlight reel! Let’s hope we carry that on to Foxbourgh
It's like the movie Angels in the Outfield.... but this time it's Broncos in the Endzone
I can't believe how well Carter played!
When Champ should’ve had that INT in the end zone Carter was in the WR’s hip pocket. One of the fastest men in football and he was right there. The tackles, the INT, the big plays. This guy 2 weeks ago was missing tackles by a mile. Sunday he might have been the D-MVP! Thanks Carter for stepping up when you needed to the most!
It's like the movie Angels in the Outfield.... but this time it's Broncos in the Endzone
by MileHighPride on Jan 12, 2012 2:30 PM MST up reply actions
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