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Broncos vs. Steelers: Through the Years

Take a time machine through Broncos history with these photos of Denver's games against the Steelers.

Defensive end Barney Chavous rushes Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during a game at Mile High Stadium.
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Defensive end Barney Chavous rushes Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during a game at Mile High Stadium.

Running back Otis Armstrong runs over some Pittsburgh Steeler tacklers in a September 22, 1974 tie (35-35) at Mile High Stadium.
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Running back Otis Armstrong runs over some Pittsburgh Steeler tacklers in a September 22, 1974 tie (35-35) at Mile High Stadium.

Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg tackles a Steelers ball carrier during a January 7, 1990 playoff win (24-23) over Pittsburgh at Mile High Stadium.
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Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg tackles a Steelers ball carrier during a January 7, 1990 playoff win (24-23) over Pittsburgh at Mile High Stadium.

Running back Steve Sewell runs the ball during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Running back Steve Sewell runs the ball during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Running back Robert Delpino dives into the end zone during a November 21, 1993 win (37-13) against the Steelers.
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Running back Robert Delpino dives into the end zone during a November 21, 1993 win (37-13) against the Steelers.

Center Keith Kartz and receiver Ricky Nattiel block Steeler blitzers as quarterback Gary Kubiak drops back to pass during an October 23, 1988 loss (21-39) in Pittsburgh.
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Center Keith Kartz and receiver Ricky Nattiel block Steeler blitzers as quarterback Gary Kubiak drops back to pass during an October 23, 1988 loss (21-39) in Pittsburgh.

John Elway hands off during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers November 21, 1993.
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John Elway hands off during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers November 21, 1993.

Trevor Pryce sacks Tommy Maddox against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 12, 2003.
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Trevor Pryce sacks Tommy Maddox against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 12, 2003.

Travis Henry tries to turn the corner as Steelers defenders close in during a 2007 game.
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Travis Henry tries to turn the corner as Steelers defenders close in during a 2007 game.

Sam Brandon and Al Wilson converge to stuff a Steelers ball carrier against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 12, 2003.
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Sam Brandon and Al Wilson converge to stuff a Steelers ball carrier against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on October 12, 2003.

Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is flushed out of the pocket by the Denver Broncos defense during a 2007 game.
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Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is flushed out of the pocket by the Denver Broncos defense during a 2007 game.

Denver Broncos Willis McGahee (23) carries for 6 yards in second quarter  action in the  NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Willis McGahee (23) carries for 6 yards in second quarter  action in the  NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) dives in the end on an 8 yard carry for a touchdown in second quarter  action in the  NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) dives in the end on an 8 yard carry for a touchdown in second quarter  action in the  NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

Denver Broncos Dermaryius Thomas (88)stiff arms Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor (24) on a 58-yard reception in second quarter  action in the  NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Dermaryius Thomas (88)stiff arms Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor (24) on a 58-yard reception in second quarter  action in the  NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas on a 80 yard catch and run for a touchdown to win the game during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas on a 80 yard catch and run for a touchdown to win the game during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) prepares to take the snap during fourth quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 9, 2012.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) prepares to take the snap during fourth quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 9, 2012.

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) celebrates after running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) celebrates after running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) hauls in a pass in front of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. The Steelers won 34-27.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) hauls in a pass in front of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ross Cockrell (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. The Steelers won 34-27.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs during a week 15 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, December 20, 2015, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 34-27.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs during a week 15 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, December 20, 2015, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 34-27.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) gets in to the end zone past Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Will Allen (20) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) gets in to the end zone past Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Will Allen (20) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.

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