On January 8, 2012, during the 2011–12 NFL playoffs in a game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tebow had game statistics that were similar to the referenced Bible verse John 3:16.[A 2][A 3] The playoff game was played exactly three years after Tebow wore the eye black inscribed with the Bible verse John 3:16.[8] The game finished with what was considered an upset victory: the final score of the game was Denver Broncos 29 and the Pittsburgh Steelers 23.[12][13]
Tebow accumulated 316 passing yards.[14][15]
Tebow's passing yards averaged 31.6 yards per completion.[14][16]
The Pittsburgh Steelers time of possession in the game was 31 minutes and 6 seconds.[12]
CBS televised the game, with ratings peaking at 31.6 between 8:00 and 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time.[12]
The only interception in the game was thrown by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers; he threw a second-quarter interception on 3rd-and-16“
His throwing motion resulted in a release time too slow for the NFL, as far as starting QBs are concerned, but he could have been an excellent Half Back who COULD throw, or run, as the play warranted. Unfortunately, from what I read at the time, he refused to take a position other than QB, and when he played for the Jets, that lousy coach limited his play to almost nothing, and could have used him a lot more, but I think that coach was probably anti-Christian. It's too bad Tebow's apparent ego wouldn't let him consent to taking an offer to play on a team as a HB. I never heard him explain in later years if he regretted that attitude toward his potential play in the NFL.
He may not throw a football well, but he's got it where it counts in eternity.
I was in a Steelers bar when this happened and the pure joy that washed over me when I saw their faces melt.
Yes, I know. I was cheering for him at the time.
As awesome as that was, the rest of his career showed that was a fluke.
He didn’t have the rest of his career. Elway traded him to the Jets who didn’t give him a real chance. The NFL can be pretty gross 🤮
His throwing motion resulted in a release time too slow for the NFL, as far as starting QBs are concerned, but he could have been an excellent Half Back who COULD throw, or run, as the play warranted. Unfortunately, from what I read at the time, he refused to take a position other than QB, and when he played for the Jets, that lousy coach limited his play to almost nothing, and could have used him a lot more, but I think that coach was probably anti-Christian. It's too bad Tebow's apparent ego wouldn't let him consent to taking an offer to play on a team as a HB. I never heard him explain in later years if he regretted that attitude toward his potential play in the NFL.
67% in college. Bricks are easier to catch in college I guess.