The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense put on a clinic in their 13-6 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and limiting the Broncos to just 181 total yards.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense continued their impressive start to the season with a dominant performance in their 13-6 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
The Steelers defense, which had forced three turnovers and allowed just 10 points in their season-opening win over the Cincinnati Bengals, was even better against the Broncos. They forced three more turnovers, including two interceptions of Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, and limited the Broncos to just 181 total yards.
Steelers Defense Dominates Broncos in 13-6 Victory
The Broncos' offense, which had struggled in their season-opening loss to the New York Giants, was unable to get anything going against the Steelers' defense. Lock was under pressure all day, and he completed just 10 of 24 passes for 113 yards with two interceptions.
The Steelers' offense was not much better, but they were able to do enough to win the game. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed 15 of 25 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown, and running back Najee Harris rushed for 70 yards on 19 carries.
The Steelers took the lead early in the game when Roethlisberger connected with wide receiver Diontae Johnson on a 15-yard touchdown pass. The Broncos responded with a field goal, but the Steelers added to their lead with a field goal of their own late in the first half.
The Steelers extended their lead to 13-3 with a field goal in the third quarter, and the Broncos added a field goal of their own in the fourth quarter. However, the Steelers' defense held strong in the final minutes of the game to secure the victory.
The Steelers' defense was the story of the game, and they are now one of the most feared defenses in the NFL. They have allowed just 19 points in their first two games of the season, and they have forced six turnovers.
The Broncos, on the other hand, have now lost their first two games of the season. They will need to find a way to improve their offense if they want to compete in the AFC West.
