DeAngelo Williams says Burfict cost Steelers shot at Super Bowl

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals have one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL, and after the controversial ending to their 2015 playoff matchup, DeAngelo Williams only expects it to get hotter.

"For me, my rival throughout my year will be the Cincinnati Bengals," Williams told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "I don't think there was any doubt in my mind if (Antonio Brown) was not interfered on or hit the way he was hit, however you want to label it - there's no doubt we go on and give the Broncos hell."

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Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict struck star receiver Antonio Brown in the head during the final minute of the Steelers' wild-card win. Brown was ruled out for the next game against the Denver Broncos due to a concussion, and Pittsburgh missed him, calling upon Martavis Bryant for 194 total yards.

Williams said there's "no doubt" his team would have made it to Super Bowl 50 if Brown had been healthy.

The Steelers were also missing Williams and fellow running back Le'Veon Bell versus the Broncos, both of whom would have made a significant difference. He expects improvement in the backfield in 2016 with he and Bell back to full health.

"When (Bell's) on the field, we've got the potential to do anything and be anything," said Williams. "He's that dynamic of a player that everybody wants to see and wants to be."