{"id":24731,"date":"2021-10-08T09:38:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T13:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/?p=24731"},"modified":"2021-10-10T17:41:54","modified_gmt":"2021-10-10T21:41:54","slug":"week-5-steelers-vs-denver-broncos-at-heinz-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/2021\/10\/08\/week-5-steelers-vs-denver-broncos-at-heinz-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 5: Steelers vs Denver Broncos at Heinz Field"},"content":{"rendered":"

Steelers defeat Broncos 27-19.<\/p>\n

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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin congratulates running back Najee Harris after he leaped for a touchdown against the Broncos in the second quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers running back Najee Harris carries past Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller in the third quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool celebrates a touchdown against the Broncos in the third quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux sacks Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the third quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk sacks Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. carries against the Broncos in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick celebrates a stop against the Broncos in the first quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin heads off the field after defeating the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Broncos safety Justin Simmons grabs the helmet of Steelers running back Najee Harris as he carries in the third quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool signals a first down against the Broncos in the third quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool pulls in a pass for a touchdown against Broncos safety Justin Simmons in the third quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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A fan cheers as \u00d2Renegade\u00d3 plays over the sound system as the Steelers take on the Broncos in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward greets fans after defeating the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers cornerback James Pierre intercepts a ball intended for Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton at the end of the fourth quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and defensive back Tre Norwood congratulate cornerback James Pierre after he intercepted a ball intended for Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton at the end of the fourth quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and defensive back Tre Norwood congratulate cornerback James Pierre after he intercepted a ball intended for Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton at the end of the fourth quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward and cornerback Arthur Maulet take down Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III in the third quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers running back Najee Harris carries against the Broncos in the third quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers linebacker Devin Bush sacks Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the second quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster hits the ground on a carry against the Broncos in the second quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. Smith-Schuster was injured on the play and left the game. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is helped off the field to the locker room after getting injured against the Broncos in the second quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger congratulates running back Najee Harris after he scored a touchdown against the Broncos in the second quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson pulls in a pass for a touchdown against Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller in the first quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates a tackle against the Broncos in the first quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger drops back to pass against the Broncos in the first quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hugs wide receiver Diontae Johnson after he pulled in a pass for a touchdown against the Broncos in the first quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool carries against the Broncos in the first quarter, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches as his team warms up before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers running back Najee Harris warms up before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth takes a lap around the stadium before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt signs autographs before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt warms up before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool warms up before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers cornerback Joe Haden talks with teammates before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers fans watch as the Steelers warm up before taking on the Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Steelers last played the Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 9th, 2020 at Heinz Field.\u00a0 The final score was Steelers’ 26 – Broncos’ 21. Come back for more gameday photos this Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson breaks away from Denver Broncos cornerback Bryce Callahan Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Heinz Field Pittsburgh. (Peter Diana\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt wraps up Denver Broncos punter Sam Martin for a safety in the second half Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Peter Diana\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is tackled by Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons in the second half Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Peter Diana\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster pretends he\u00d5s a fan as wide receiver Diontae Johnson celebrates after his touchdown catch on the second half against the Broncos Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Peter Diana\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers and Broncos in the fourth quarter of an empty stadium Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Peter Diana\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds sacks Broncos quarterback Jeff Driskel to secure a win late in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Peter Diana\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers defeat Broncos 27-19.                                                                                   The Steelers last played the Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 9th,… <\/p>\n

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