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Broncos' offense lets down defense in loss to Steelers

PITTSBURGH – The biggest question of the Denver Broncos season has been, can the offense be there if the defense needs it?

Because going into Sunday game at 10-3, the Broncos defense hadn't ever really needed it.

And, against the hottest offense in the league, the answer was no. The Pittsburgh Steelers used an interception by linebacker Ryan Shazier with 4:20 left in the game to earn a 34-27 victory at Heinz Field.

The Steelers came into the game having piled 500 yards on opposing defenses three times in the previous five games.