Tim Tebow's Win over Pittsburgh Steelers Proves That Miracles Happen in the NFL

Tim Tebow's Denver Broncos shocked the Pittsburgh Steelers and the rest of the nation by eliminating the defending AFC champions in overtime.

For an entire week, Tebow was under fire for his performance the last three games, including the last regular-season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

He was called out by every journalist in the country (except Skip Bayless) for his lack of confidence and ability to be a successful quarterback in this league.

Tebow was facing his toughest challenge yet against the No. 1 ranked defense in the National Football League. Despite the injury to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, it appeared that there were enough weapons around the Steelers to pull out the victory.

Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway said Tim needed to "pull the trigger." On Sunday night, while raising his arms in excitement, Elway realized Tebow could do just that.

Tim has the best performance of his young career, passing for 316 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions.

I was one the few writers who gave the Broncos a chance to knock off the Steelers. However, it appeared that everything was falling into the place for the Steelers late in the game.

The Tebow-led Broncos did not get the benefit of the doubt on the Steelers' fumble that ultimately turned the game around. Roethlisberger's aerial attack, combined with the strong running of Issac Redman, were back in business.

After the Steelers shut down the Broncos offense late in the fourth quarter, it felt as if Roethlisberger was ready to put on some more fourth-quarter heroics in the final two minutes.

However, a late sack and forced fumble eliminated any possibility of a field goal by the Steelers in regulation.

The game went to overtime, which made history as the first playoff game with the new rules. Ultimately, Tim Tebow had something different in mind.

On that first play in the overtime period, the Steelers and everyone watching the game around the country were expecting a run on first down.

Just like the entire season, no one thought the Broncos had the guts to let Tebow make a huge play with his arm.

Instead, with the entire defense expecting a run, Tebow drilled a pass to former first-round pick Demaryius Thomas.

Thomas showed the potential to be a talented receiver out of college but showed his true potential against the Steelers on Sunday.

He had four receptions for 204 yards, which included the game-winning, 80-yard reception. He showed the toughness and speed that a No. 1 receiver could make.

Tebow's weapons came in the clutch, especially in the vertical passing game, where they were needed most.

For a while, there was uncertainty as to why head coach John Fox limited Tebow's playing ability. His disappointments in recent weeks led to the conclusion that Tim Tebow cannot be a starting quarterback.

Though, the journey for the former Heisman winner has not come to a conclusion. In fact, it's a beginning of a long road for a guy that you just can't root against.

Tebowmania is now off to New England, where they will meet up with the man who originally made all of this possible. His name is Josh McDaniels.

For now, I just can't help but think that in life, there are miracles. Tim Tebow just happens to be one of them.