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Game balls: 5 outstanding moments from the Steelers’ victory over the Broncos

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For the second week in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers fought their way to victory with a strong defense. Several players stepped up to the plate and we saw several career milestones in the win over the Denver Broncos. Let’s hand out some game balls after the win.

Safety Damontae Kazee lost his starting spot to DeShon Elliott, but his game-winning interception secured the Steelers’ victory.

DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 15: Cory Trice Jr. #27 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 15: Cory Trice Jr. #27 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 15: Cory Trice Jr. #27 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass intended for Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, it was great to see Cory Trice make his first NFL interception on Sunday.

(Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)(Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

(Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

The Steelers brought in Corliss Waitman off the street to replace Cameron Johnston, and he scored on eight punts and averaged 53 yards per punt.

DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 15: Darnell Washington #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 15: Darnell Washington #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 15: Darnell Washington #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The Steelers have scored one touchdown in eight quarters and this one happened to be Sunday and was the first NFL touchdown for tight end Darnell Washington.

September 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (90) during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Photo Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesSeptember 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (90) during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Photo Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

September 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (90) during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Photo Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Watt finished Sunday’s game with a sack, two defended tackles, two quarterback hurries and a pass defense. He continues to be the team’s best defensive player and one of the best in the entire NFL.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Game Balls: 5 standout players from the Steelers’ win over the Broncos

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