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Tebow makes Denver debut

Published: Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 11:54 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 11:54 p.m.

DENVER — Rookie quarterback Tim Tebow made his home debut for Denver, which defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-17 in a preseason game Sunday.

Tebow, a star at the University of Florida, missed last week’s game with bruised ribs he sustained on a 7-yard dart into the end zone on the game’s final play in his pro debut at Cincinnati.

Although Tebow saved the touchdown with a tackle at the 5 on Crezdon Butler’s 40-yard interception return Sunday, Jonathan Dwyer (89 yards on 13 carries) took it in from there to cut it to 20-10 in the fourth quarter.

Tebow quickly atoned, driving Denver 74 yards in five plays, capped by a 3-yard TD strike to fellow rookie Eric Decker.

Meanwhile, rookie center Maurkice Pouncey, Tebow’s former UF teammate, made his first start for the Steelers.

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