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McManus hits 41-yard field goal, Broncos trail 13-12 (The Associated Press)

The latest from NFL divisional games on Sunday (all times EST):

6:55 p.m.

Once again, Brandon McManus was summoned when the Denver Broncos offense stalled.

McManus connected on his fourth field goal of the game, a 41-yarder, and the Broncos pulled within 13-12. McManus is now one field goal short of the NFL playoff record, held by seven kickers - most recently Adam Vinatieri in 2006.

Chris Boswell has two field goals for Pittsburgh. The only touchdown was 1-yard score by Fitzgerald Toussaint in the first quarter.