After back to back defensive embarrassments the Steelers defense came to play against the NFL’s top scoring offense forcing six turnovers while sacking Daniel Jones five times in a 27-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts,

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The Broncos are the first team in NFL history with at least 35 sacks on defense and 10 or fewer sacks allowed on offense in the first eight games of a season.

Josh Allen combined for three touchdowns to outduel Patrick Mahomes, and the Buffalo Bills defeated the Chiefs 28-21 in a rematch of last season’s AFC championship game won by Kansas City.

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Hard to find any flaws with the Colts, who rank No. 1 in yards and points scored per game, second in turnover differential, and sixth in points per game allowed. Jonathan Taylor is on pace for more than 1,800 yards rushing and 2,200 yards from scrimmage. Aaron Rodgers has been game and the Steelers defense severely lacking.