John 3:16 Football Game
January 8, 2012
This NFL football game became known as the "3:16 Game" due to many coincidental references to the Bible verse John 3:16 (For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life). Heisman winner Tim Tebow was quarterbacking for the Denver Broncos against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL playoffs.
Tim Tebow had worn "John 3:16" in his eye paint in a college playoff game exactly three years earlier.
Tebow's passing yards = 316
Tebow's yards per completion = 31.6
Yards per rush = 3.16
The only interception of the game was against the Steelers on 3rd down and 16.
Steelers' time of possession was 31 minutes 6 seconds.
The Nielsen ratings for the game peaked at 31.6.
The Broncos lost their previous 3 games by an average of 16 points..