Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Chukwuma Okorafor was not only a surprise start in Week 12 against the Denver Broncos but he played all the 78 offensive snaps. Starting right tackle Marcus Gilbert was again inactive for his fifth consecutive game. Backup tackle Matt Feiler, who many thought would start, was active but seemingly only available in case of an emergency due to a pectoral injury sustained the week before against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Fans were already anxious due to Broncos strongside linebacker Von Miller. Miller would see extensive action against the right tackle position.