Javonte Williams takes the snap, pitches it to Courtland Sutton, who pitches it to Bo Nix. Heaved DEEP to Josh Reynolds for a pickup of 50 yards.

Nix picked off in the end zone. Was looking for Sutton. Cory Trice Jr. made the play. Steelers take over at their own 20.

Surtain whistled for pass interference against Pickens. Pittsburgh into Denver territory after the 37-yard gain.

Boswell tacks on three more points. Pittsburgh 13, Denver 0.

Steelers bring pressure on fourth down, but Bo Nix knows where his outlet is. Big gain to Josh Reynolds, and the Broncos are back in the red zone.

Broncos opt to kick a field goal on fourth-and-6. Denver cuts Steelers lead to 13-3 with 10:42 to play.

Pittsburgh's third-down conversion is wiped out by an offensive holding call. Steelers facing third-and-15.

And the defense gets off the field. Broncos' offense to take over at its own 31-yard line.

Broncos cut the lead to 13-6. 1:54 to play in the game. One timeout for Denver. Looks like Denver is electing to kick it deep.

Bo Nix is picked off, and the Broncos will fall to the Steelers. 13-6 is the final. Denver drops to 0-2.

Broncos HC Sean Payton: "Obviously, a disappointing loss." Said the Broncos entered the game expecting a low-scoring game. "Offensively, we weren't near good enough."

Sean Payton on the Broncos' offense: "That side of the ball needs to get cleaned up, and that starts with me."

HC Sean Payton said there were multiple "dirty hands" on Bo Nix's end-zone pick. Said there was a mistake in the route, as well.

HC Sean Payton on keeping Bo Nix's confidence up: "I think he's got the right makeup and personality. ... He's been through it."

Broncos QB Bo Nix on his end-zone interception: "That falls on me. That was just a bad decision. Can't have that."

Broncos QB Bo Nix after today's loss: "I think I took a good step. Sometimes good steps don’t turn into wins though." One area of growth? Downfield passes. Vs. Seattle, Nix completed 3 passes of 10+ yards. Vs. Pittsburgh? He had eight such passes, including 3 of 25+ yards.

HC Sean Payton on where QB Bo Nix took a step from Week 1 to Week 2: "I thought he processed pretty quickly yesterday." Payton said he agreed with Nix's assessment that he took a "good step" against the Steelers. Said he was encouraged by some things he saw on tape.

Broncos HC Sean Payton: "We've got to look right into the teeth of this and get better quickly." Said the next two weeks aren't make or break, but the Broncos will know a lot more about where they stand.

WR Josh Reynolds on how the Broncos' offense can find more consistent success: "We've got to stop shooting ourselves in the foot."

"He's someone that I think by nature is confident in his preparation, in his ability and is not going to be discouraged easily." HC Sean Payton sees progress from rookie QB Bo Nix in Week 2 » bit.ly/3Zu1MPg