The Steelers traveled to Denver at 12–4 to face the 8-8 Broncos, who'd lost their last three games (by a combined score of 88-40). The Broncos behind Tim Tebow raced to a 20-6 halftime lead but despite an interception Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers to tie the game 23-23 following a Willis McGahee fumble. The Steelers got the ball back in the final 1:37 but Roethlisberger was sacked twice and also penalized for delay of game; the game thus went into overtime.