Don Wright, The Associated PressDenver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Don Wright, The Associated PressPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) hauls in a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) defending during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Johnson took the ball in for a touchdown.
Don Wright, The Associated PressPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrates his touchdown with fellow wide receiver Chase Claypool during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Don Wright, The Associated PressPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) hauls in a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) defending during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Johnson took the ball in for a touchdown.
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesDiontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers crosses the goal line to score a 50-yard touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Don Wright, The Associated PressDenver Broncos inside linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers center Kendrick Green (53) after recovering a fumble my quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Keith Srakocic, The Associated PressDenver Broncos inside linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) celebrates with Shamar Stephen (99) after recovering a fumble by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Keith Srakocic, The Associated PressPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Keith Srakocic, The Associated PressDenver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) carries the ball with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) in pursuit during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Don Wright, The Associated PressDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Don Wright, The Associated PressDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, left, talks with side judge Gary Cavaletto (60) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Don Wright, The Associated PressDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Joe Sargent, Getty ImagesKalen Ballage (29) of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesNajee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesFans look on during the third quarter between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesJavonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos reacts during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesBen Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesNajee Harris (22) of the Pittsburgh Steelers dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh.
Don Wright, The Associated PressPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) catches a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a touchdown with Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Keith Srakocic, The Associated PressDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs (96) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Keith Srakocic, The Associated PressDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Keith Srakocic, The Associated PressDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) rolls out and gets off a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Joe Sargent, Getty ImagesKendall Hinton #9 of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton, right, celebrates with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, left, after the two connected for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesJames Pierre #42 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Justin K. Aller, Getty ImagesJames Pierre #42 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Heinz Field on Oct. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
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The Denver Broncos faced the Pittsburgh Steelers during week 5 of the 2021 NFL season at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Oct. 10, 2021. Pittsburg won 27-19.






























