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NFL Week 2 Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Denver Broncos 6

2Y426KW Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

For all of the promise that Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix displayed in the preseason, he has been passive and, well, a rookie in the regular season.

Nix threw his third interception of the year, on a crucial red-zone drive, and mustered only six points amid a solid defensive effort by Denver. His fourth pick of the young season came on the game's final play. The 13-6 loss drops the Broncos to 0-2, while the Steelers are off to a 2-0 start behind backup — or, perhaps, new starter — Justin Fields.

PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.

In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.

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PLAYER OF THE GAME

Steelers tackle Troy Fautanu‘s NFL career couldn't have gotten off to a much better start. The first-round pick slotted in at right tackle after missing Week 1, and he allowed no pressure and went unbeaten across 29 pass-blocking snaps.

Fautanu also was beaten on only one of his 26 run-defense snaps, pending final grade reviews.

BOX SCORE

Steelers Broncos
Total points 13 6
Total offensive plays 58 56
Average EPA per play -0.109 -0.291
Total net yards 239 295
Avg yards per play 4.1 5.3
Total first downs 17 13
Rushing first downs 4 4
Passing first downs 8 9
Penalty first downs 5 0
Third-down efficiency 43% 17%
Fourth-down efficiency 0% 10%
Possessions 10 10
Avg plays per drive 6.5 6.1
Avg yards per drive 21.7 26.8
Avg points per drive 1.2 0.6
Red-zone possessions 2 3
Red-zone plays 7 8
Red-zone TDs 1 0
Red-zone FGs 1 2
Red-zone scoring efficiency 100% 67%

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