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(Sports Network) - The moment both Peyton Manning and fans of the Denver Broncos have been waiting for what seems like an eternity is finally about to arrive. Justin Tucker Jersey . Its a day the Pittsburgh Steelers have probably circled on the calendar for quite some time as well. Mannings official Denver debut -- and first meaningful game action in 20 months -- will undeniably be the central focus when the NFL opens its Sunday Night Football schedule with a colossal showdown between the Broncos and a determined Steelers squad that will be invading Sports Authority Field at Mile High with the opportunity to avenge the loss that ended their 2011 season. Coverage begins on TSN at 7pm et/4pm pt. Pittsburgh came into Denver this past January as the defending AFC champions and heavily favored to dispatch a resourceful but seemingly flawed Broncos team that got into the playoffs despite a mundane 8-8 record. The home underdogs gave the Steelers all they could handle and then some, however, coming through with a stunning 29-23 overtime victory thanks to an unforeseen aerial display from then-quarterback Tim Tebow. The accuracy-challenged Tebow piled up 316 yards on a Pittsburgh defense that yielded the fewest passing yards in the NFL during the regular season, with the final 80 coming on a thrilling touchdown connection to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas on the first snap from scrimmage in overtime. While the play enhanced Tebows already established legacy as an unlikely miracle worker, it didnt prevent the Broncos from searching for an upgrade from a quarterback who completed under 47 percent of his throws during the teams unexpected run to last years AFC West title. And they got the best one available when the four-time league Most Valuable Player Manning chose Denver among a host of suitors shortly after being released by the Indianapolis Colts for both medical and financial reasons. The Colts parted ways with their franchise icon in large part due to the multiple neck surgeries that caused Manning to sit out the entire 2011 campaign. Hes shown no major aftereffects from the procedures and little rust during the preseason, however, and appears primed and ready to take the field in a game that counts for the first time since Indianapolis loss to the New York Jets in a 2010 AFC Wild Card Playoff. "I know how hard Ive worked to get back to this position, how much time Ive put in to rehabbing, how much time I continue to put in, how hard Ive worked to try to get comfortable in this system," Manning said. "Thats really all that I know that I can do. Im going to play as hard as I possibly can." Manning figures to be tested right from the get-go, as Pittsburgh returns the majority of its core players from a stop unit that also finished atop the NFL in both total defense and scoring defense. The Steelers wont have free safety Ryan Clark available, however, as the valuable veteran will be held out of Sundays showdown because he carries the sickle cell trait and is at risk of experiencing serious health complications in the high-altitude environment of Sports Authority Field. Clark also missed last Januarys playoff tilt for the same reasons, and his absence was a factor in Pittsburgh surrendering a season-high 447 total yards to the Broncos. Theres a chance the Steelers could be without outside linebacker James Harrison as well, with the 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year just recently resuming practicing after recovering from a knee scope. While its believed the standout pass rusher will suit up for the opener, his playing time may be limited. Harrison and his defensive mates will be facing a Denver attack that wont be resembling anything close to when the teams last met. With Tebow at the helm of the offense, the Broncos ranked first in the league in rushing yards but 31st in passing, a number that stands to improve dramatically with a healthy Manning. "We acknowledge that theyre different of course, not only with Peyton but defensively with Coach (new defensive coordinator Jack) Del Rio, who is very good at what he does," stated Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. "We better remain focused on the challenges that are in front of us this weekend as opposed to looking back at something that happened months ago." Terrell Suggs Womens Jersey . Spach, a six-year NFL veteran, last played for St. Louis in 2011, appearing in 10 games and catching two passes. In addition to the Rams, hes also spent time with Arizona -- for whom he started 11 games in 2010 -- as well as New England and Philadelphia. For his career, hes caught 22 passes for 137 yards with no touchdowns. Jimmy Smith Jersey . 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NEW YORK -- Four Raiders and one Bengal were fined $26,250 each for fighting in last Sundays game. Cincinnati tackle Andrew Whitworth and Oakland defensive linemen Desmond Bryant, Lamarr Houston, Tommy Kelly and Matt Shaughnessy drew the fines Friday. The brawl started after a Bengals play was whistled dead because of a false start. Houston tackled quarterback Andy Dalton after the whistle, and Whitworth confronted the lineman, going facemask to facemask. Later in the week, Whitworth called some of the Raiders "cowards" for hitting him during an on-field skirmish. Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall drew two fines that totalled $35,750. He was docked $20,000 for a horse-collar tackle, and $15,750 for a late hit against Dallas. Fined $21,000 were Panthers running back Mike Tolbert for a blindside block on a kickoff against Philadelphia, and Packers safety Jerron& McMillian for helmet-to-helmet contact with defenceless New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett. Joe Flacco Super bowl Jersey. Saints defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley was fined $20,000 for kicking the back of 49ers offensive lineman Alex Boones helmet. Also fined $15,750 were Texans defensive end J.J. Watt $15,750 for roughing the passer after he struck Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the head and neck area; Chiefs offensive lineman Donald Stephenson for unnecessary roughness against Denver; Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher for a horse-collar tackle on Vikings RB Adrian Peterson; and Rams DE Chris Long for striking Cardinals QB Ryan Lindley in the head. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was docked $10,000 for throwing the ball at Minnesota cornerback AJ Jefferson. Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin was fined $7,875 for a late hit against San Diego. ' ' '
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