DeGette, Doyle Put Hometown Food on the Line in ‘Friendly’ Wager on Broncos vs. Steelers Division Playoff Game

DENVER, CO — Ahead of Sunday’s second round NFL play-off matchup where the Denver Broncos will host the Pittsburgh Steelers, U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Mike Doyle (PA-14) placed a ‘friendly’ wager on whose team will win and advance to the AFC Championship Game. The loser will be responsible for providing local food from their Congressional District to the other Member.

“My Broncos have the strong leadership, powerful rushing game, and punishing defense that’ll have Rep. Doyle’s Steelers wishing they’d never taken the field,” said Rep. DeGette. “I’m confident that after the Broncos handle their business on the field, I’ll be more than ready to enjoy a classic Pittsburgh sandwich, even if it’s paired with a non-Colorado brew. "

“I’m looking forward to watching the Steelers crush the Broncos on Sunday,” Congressman Doyle said. “The only downside is that when the Steelers win – yes, when the Steelers win – we’ll be eating food from Denver instead of Pittsburgh’s finest.

Rep. DeGette wagered homemade, Denver-style tamales and beer from Wynkoop Brewing Company. She is fully confident that both those tamales and the beer will remain in her possession. Rep. Doyle wagered some of Pittsburgh’s world-famous Primanti Brothers’ sandwiches and Iron City Beer to wash them down with.