Found January 07, 2012 on Football Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Every year in the playoffs the winning teams get contributions from not only their stars, but players who hovered underneath the radar. Because coaches are so obsessed with taking away what the opposition does best, the opportunity for lesser known players to shine is there for the taking. This is especially true in the game between the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Broncos have struggled mightily over the last three games, so for them to beat the Steelers, someone is going to have to step up out of nowhere for them to avoid a fourth straight loss. Having suffered so many key injuries, it is important for Pittsburgh to get production from players other than their stars. Here are a few players from both teams who just might seize the day. Heath Miller: He’s a solid enough tight end, but his numbers are down this year because of the increased emphasis on getting the ball downfield to Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace. Against the Broncos, he will serve as a va...
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