This Mile High betting NFL preseason battle will have a heightened focus on the QB position. Both teams have capable passers on their rosters but the battle to see how the depth chart shakes our will be one of the central issues that will decided in this third preseason game between the AFC foes.

This game could go a long way in deciding Denver’s QB pecking order although Tebow’s health is suspect and he may not suit up.

The Broncos were pleasantly surprised last season when Kyle Orton actually put decent numbers and led this offense to respectability. However, the job will much more difficult this year in the NFL betting lines competition without all worlds WR Brandon Marshall. The receiving corps is average at best and Orton is unlikely to repeat his performance of 2009. If the wheels fall off the wagon early and Orton struggles it’s possible that rookie Tim Tebow could see extended action as well as career back up Brady Quinn.

This game could go a long way in deciding Denver’s QB pecking order although Tebow’s health is suspect and he may not suit up.

The Steelers have a different kind of QB issue. Pro Bowl QB and off the field dirt bag, Ben Roethlisberger, will be suspended for at least four games and the Steelers must find his replacement. So far the team has found two. Byron Leftwich has been practicing with the first team in Big Ben’s absence but second year man Dennis Dixon has been superb all preseason and adds a dimension of mobility that Leftwich lacks. If Dixon sees some reps with the starters and outplays Leftwich he just might be the starter on opening day.

As far as this preseason matchup is concerned, don’t expect either offense to steal the show. The most talented unit on either side of the ball between these two teams is the Steelers’ defense and it should wreak havoc on Orton and passing game.

Kickoff for this Saturday matchup is set for 8:05 Eastern Time and sbgglobal opened with the Steelers as a 1-point favorite with an over/under total at 36.

Expect the Steelers D to blitz the bejeezus out of whoever the Broncos have behind center and get the win for Blitzburgh in what should be a modest scoring affair.