Denver quarterback Tim Tebow and running back Willis McGahee celebrate after the Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime in an AFC wild-card game Sunday. The Broncos won in OT on an 80-yard TD pass from Tebow to Demaryius Thomas.

Denver advances to play the New England Patriots next weekend in Foxborough, Mass.

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas crosses the goal line for a touchdown on the first play of overtime to give the Broncos the victory over the Steelers.

Hines Ward, a stellar performer for the Steelers during his 14 seasons with the team, had no catches during the loss to the Broncos that ended Pittsburgh's season. Will Sunday's loss also end Ward's career? That remains to be seen.
 

Tim Tebow reacts after the Broncos' overtime win over the Steelers.
 

Lawrence Timmons and Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers try for, but can't come up with an interception in the end zone during Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger loses the ball under pressure from Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil during Sunday's game.

Mike Wallace runs for a 1-yard touchdown in the third quarter as the Steelers cut the Broncos' halftime lead to 20-13.

Willis McGahee of the Broncos reacts after rushing for a first down against the Steelers.

Broncos QB Tim Tebow looks to throw in his first playoff game against the visiting Steelers.

Denver's Eddie Royal celebrates the Bronco's first score of the game, which came in the second quarter, with teammate Daniel Fells. Royal's TD came on a 30-yard pass from Tim Tebow and put the Broncos back in the game.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger argues his case with a referee after a play.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger had a injured ankle coming into the game.

Denver cheerleaders try to give the team a boost early in the game.

Is Big Ben Tebowing? We're not sure but perhaps the Steelers QB was trying to steal some of the Denver QB's magic before the game.

Denver RB Willis McGahee gets his leg wrapped up by Lawrence Timmons of the Steelers.

Even though the game's in Denver you couldn't tell by the mixed crowd of fans.