It certainly wasn’t a pretty sight, but the Pittsburgh Steelers secured their second win of the 2024 season in Week 2 by beating the Denver Broncos 13-6.

Pittsburgh started off promisingly on offense, but that momentum didn’t carry into the second half. Fortunately, the defense was able to get back on its feet, limiting the Broncos to just 295 total yards and six points.

Now the Steelers turn their attention to Week 3, when they will be tied against the Los Angeles Chargers, who are also 2-0. The Steelers may also have to make a decision at quarterback if Russell Wilson is healthy enough to play.

Justin Fields has done enough to help the Steelers get off to a 2-0 start, but the offense has been less than impressive. We continue to believe that head coach Mike Tomlin will turn the ball over to Wilson once he is ready to play. Pittsburgh needs to see what they have in the veteran signal-caller and if he can improve the offense.

Now that we’ve secured the win, let’s take a look at where the Steelers land in the experts’ Week 3 NFL rankings. One of them puts them in the top five.

Steelers NFL Power Rankings Week 3

Vinnie Iyer, Sports News: 5 (+4)

I: “The Steelers have won big on defense and special teams, with statement wins in Atlanta and Denver before facing a tougher challenge at home in Week 3 against the 2-0 Chargers. Justin Fields makes the formula work by protecting the ball and leaning heavily on a complementary running game.”

Taylor Wirth, NBC Sports: 13 (-1)

Of: “Justin Fields played OK in place of Russell Wilson, but this offense needs an upgrade at quarterback. Is DangerRuss still that guy? The defense can carry them until they have an answer.”

Lou Scataglia, NFL Spin Zone: 13

Treasure chest: “The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season, but it wasn’t a pretty win, and even though they’re 2-0, the manner in which they’re winning these games isn’t sustainable. They’ve scored 31 points in two games, which just isn’t enough, but some Steelers fans would have you believe that QB Justin Fields is a franchise QB and can continue to win these types of games.”