For the record: The Steelers are 4-1 and in first place in the AFC North.
Last week: The Steelers had a bye Sunday. They dominated Seattle 21-0 on Oct. 7.
Streaking: This is the third consecutive season the Broncos and Steelers will meet. Pittsburgh won the AFC championship game in Denver in January 2006 and the Broncos won in Pittsburgh last November.
Who’s hot: Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker has 507 yards rushing in five games.
Who’s not: Steelers receiver Hines Ward has battled injuries and has only nine catches.
Key stat: Pittsburgh has outscored opponents by 85 points this season. Denver has been outscored by 61 points.
FYI: Steelers first-year coach Mike Tomlin was John Lynch’s secondary coach in Tampa Bay for three years.
Coachspeak: “Football is an emotional game played by emotional men. I’m there to make sure they’re able to play at their best. Everybody’s intentions are to contribute and be successful and to work. I give them that credit going into stadiums, and really, I try to be a calming force if I can be on game day.” – Mike Tomlin on .
