In the third quarter, the Steelers tried to come back with Roethlisberger completing a 13-yard TD pass to WR Santonio Holmes. Denver answered with Cutler completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Tony Scheffler.
During the third period, the Steelers sought to reclaim their lead when Roethlisberger threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes. In reply, Denver countered with Cutler's 1-yard touchdown toss to Tony Scheffler.