The Week 2 NFL matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos will be a battle between two teams with contrasting starts to the season. The Steelers opened their 2024 campaign with a gritty 18-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, where they managed to secure the victory despite not scoring a single touchdown. Quarterback Justin Fields threw for 156 yards, and the ground game, led by Najee Harris with 70 rushing yards, was effective but lacked explosiveness. Pittsburgh’s defense was the highlight, allowing only 226 yards and forcing three turnovers. However, their nine penalties for 60 yards were a concern and will need to be cleaned up if they hope to win in Denver. The Broncos, on the other hand, suffered a 26-20 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 after holding a 13-9 halftime lead.

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix showed flashes of potential but also made costly mistakes, throwing two interceptions. The Broncos’ defense did well to limit Seattle early on, but the unit eventually faltered as Seattle scored 17 points in the second half. Javonte Williams led the team in rushing and receiving yards and will be a focal point in Denver’s attempt to balance their offense against a tough Steelers defense. Playing at home should provide an advantage, especially considering Denver’s strong track record at Mile High against Pittsburgh. For the Broncos to win, they will need to protect the football better and capitalize on scoring opportunities, especially against a Steelers team that has shown vulnerability in road games against AFC opponents. Conversely, the Steelers will rely on their strong defense to disrupt Denver’s rookie quarterback and create short fields for their offense. With both teams showing defensive strengths and offensive uncertainties, this game is likely to be low-scoring and could come down to a few key plays or turnovers.