Steelers defeat Broncos

DENVER - Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for thePittsburgh Steelers.

Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as aprecaution Monday night and made the big play that sparked theSteelers to their fifth straight win, taking the first of his twointerceptions 48 yards for a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 28-10 winover the Denver Broncos.

Clark nearly died following a game in Denver two years agobecause of a rare blood disorder that is aggravated by playing inhigh altitude, so Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to hold him outof the game.

He said he didn't want to risk Clark's health or burden histeammates and family members with …