Mandatory Reading for MNF: Steelers vs. Broncos by the Numbers

Hopefully you've already read about the rich history between the Broncos, and the Steelers in the slide show I recently put together. Here are some even more convincing proofs of how tight, significant, and dynamic this match-up really is.

Regular Season

The Denver Broncos lead the all-time series with the Pittsburgh Steelers at 16-9-1.

All-time regular season the Broncos have scored 448 points (22.4 points per game) to the Steelers 407 (20.35 points per game).

At home the Broncos are 7-2-1 against the Steelers in Denver.

The Broncos have only lost to the Steelers four times since 1983, putting the record during that stretch at 11-4.

The Broncos are 3-1 versus the Steelers since John Elway retired.

Post-season 

The Broncos, and Steelers have played each other twice in the same season four times (1977, '78, '89, and '97). Each of those seasons wound up with a decisive game in the playoffs. 

The Broncos swept the Steelers in 1977, and 1989, and went to the Super Bowl, but lost both of those seasons.

The Steelers swept the Broncos in 1978, and won their third Super Bowl.

The two teams split in 1997 when Denver won their first Super Bowl.

All-time post season, the Broncos have scored 126 points (21 points per game) to the Steelers 156 points (26 points per game).

It should be a very close, very good football game with both teams looking forward to their own probable playoff run.

The only question left to answer is, "Are you ready for some football?"