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Walk-Off Winner: Overtime Is Tebow Time

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This time, it really was Tebow time.

Tim Tebow was the reason the Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime Sunday in the NFL playoffs.

The numbers (10 of 21, 316 yards) aren't impressive in a Brees-Rodgers world. But unlike his overhyped efforts during Denver's 7-1 stretch in the regular season, Tebow demonstrated the star NFL quarterback he may someday be.

He ran effectively. He hit receivers in stride. He threw the ball away when it was wise to do so. He escaped the pass rush and made big plays on the move.

In short, he did everything Ben Roethlisberger usually does - but couldn't on this day.

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