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@BAL: #2 vs opposing QB - 12.02 FPA
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| 1 | @NE, | 276 | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | 9.74 |
| 2 | SEA, | 75 | - | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 3 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | IND, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Throwing pain-free
Roethlisberger (elbow) indicated Friday that he's "throwing without pain for the first time in years," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Kevin Patra of NFL.com, the QB also relayed that he's throwing about 40 passes per day from about 20 yards. With that in mind, Roethlisberger plans to gradually increase the volume and velocity of his throws, with an eye toward being ready for Week 1 on the 2020 NFL season.
Published: Fri, Mar 20 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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Facing lengthy rehab
Roethlisberger (elbow) isn't expected to do much during the offseason program and likely will be limited early in training camp, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While he's said to be ahead of his initial rehab timeline, Roethlisberger only recently resumed throwing footballs, lofting some passes inside a gym in late February. The Steelers still haven't confirmed specifics of his injury, but this report suggests the Sept. 23 surgery reattached three ligaments in his throwing elbow. A previous report described the injury as a muscle tear, so there at least seems to be agreement that Roethlisberger didn't have Tommy John surgery. Steelers general manager…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 3 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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Three months away from clearance
Roethlisberger (elbow) believes he's about two and a half or three months away from receiving full medical clearance, Ron Cook of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: The Steelers posted a short video Saturday of Roethlisberger lofting a pass inside a gym. The quarterback notes he was able to bypass tennis-ball throwing and instead moved right to footballs, but his timeline estimate suggests he won't be ready for strenuous activity any sooner than the end of the offseason program or the beginning of training camp. Roethlisberger will turn 38 in May, looking to rebound from Sept. 23 surgery to repair a torn muscle in his throwing elbow. Steelers coach Mike…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 24 at 7:00am by Rotowire.com
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Spotted throwing
Roethlisberger (elbow) was shown lofting passes in a performance center Saturday.
Analysis: The Roethlisberger recovery tour continued Saturday, with the Steelers teasing a five-second video showcasing the veteran quarterback attempting passes in the performance center. Both head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert have expressed certainty in Roethlisberger's status for the 2020 season in recent days, although the exact rehab timeline remains unknown. The 37-year-old underwent surgery on his throwing elbow Sept. 23.
Published: Sat, Feb 22 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected back for Week 1
Head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that he has "no hesitation" that Roethlisberger (elbow) will be ready for the 2020 regular-season opener, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tomlin echoed the sentiment shared by GM Kevin Colbert last Thursday, despite the long recovery underway by Roethlisberger following season-ending elbow surgery. Roethlisberger played just six quarters in 2019, and with Mason Rudolph, Devlin Hodges and Paxton Lynch the only current options besides Roethlisberger, the Steelers need Tomlin and Colbert to be right if they are to reach the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
Published: Mon, Feb 17 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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On track for full recovery
General manager Kevin Colbert said Thursday that Roethlisberger (elbow) is "on course" to make a full recovery, Bob Labriola of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger continues to recover from elbow surgery undergone on his throwing arm Sept. 23, and all reports regarding his progress have been optimistic thus far. The 37-year-old signal-caller will need to clear stages in his rehab process before receiving full medical clearance, and it remains to be seen whether he'll manage to attain a clean bill of health in time to kick off training camp, but it currently looks as though Roethlisberger is trending in the right direction for the start of…read more
Published: Thu, Feb 13 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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Update coming in February
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Roethlisberger (elbow) will meet with doctors in early February for what amounts to a "significant" checkup, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger hasn't hit any reported snags in his recovery since undergoing surgery on his throwing elbow Sept. 23, but the Steelers won't be able to map out the final stages of his rehab process until he's re-evaluated. The 37-year-old indicated last week that he intends to continue his career in 2020, so if he gets a clean bill of health from doctors heading into training camp, Roethlisberger should reclaim his familiar perch atop the Steelers' depth chart. Tomlin suggested Monday that the…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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Affirms commitment to play in 2020
Roethlisberger (elbow) announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he's rehabbing his injury with the intention of continuing his career in 2020.
Analysis: Roethlisberger's 16th NFL season came to an end in Week 2, when he required surgery to reattach three tendons in the elbow on his (right) throwing arm. The veteran will turn 38 in March and carries a hefty $33.5 million cap figure for 2020, but assuming his recovery continues as anticipated, the Steelers will probably be willing to keep him in the fold. Neither undrafted rookie Devlin Hodges nor second-year signal-caller Mason Rudolph (shoulder) showed much promise directing the offense after…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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Expecting full recovery
Roethlisberger is expected to be fully recovered from September elbow surgery and play during the 2020 season, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger was shut down after the first two games of the current campaign and underwent a procedure Sept. 23 to reattach three tendons in his right elbow. The 16-year pro hasn't been cleared to throw but has made enough progress to date to raise hopes that he'll suit up next fall and potentially beyond that point. During his absence, the Steelers have put themselves in position to reach the postseason based on the strength of their defense. On the other side of the ball, both Mason Rudolph…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Undergoes elbow surgery
Roethlisberger had surgery on his right elbow Monday in Los Angeles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: In the wake of the procedure, the Steelers released a statement. Per Schefter: "Once Ben returns to Pittsburgh, he immediately will begin working with the Steelers' medical staff on his rehabilitation, and he is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field for the 2020 NFL season." Fortunately for Roethlisberger, he didn't undergo Tommy John surgery, so that goal certainly is attainable. While he enters recovery mode, the Steelers offense will ride the coattails of Mason Rudolph.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't need Tommy John surgery
Roethlisberger (right elbow) won't require Tommy John surgery and is expected back for the 2020 NFL season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger still is expected to undergo season-ending surgery this week, but Schefter notes via a source that "there is complete optimism that (the signal-caller) will be ready to roll next season. No one is concerned that next year is going to be a problem." In the meantime, Mason Rudolph will serve as the Steelers' starting QB.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Should resume throwing in spring
Roethlisberger (elbow) is expected to receive clearance to resume throwing at some point during the spring, a source tells Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger will soon go under the knife for season-ending surgery on his right elbow, but those close to the situation believe the signal-caller avoided any ligament or tendon damage when he was injured in the Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. As a result, Roethlisberger's impending procedure will merely address a torn muscle, which puts him on track for a shorter recovery timeline than would have been the case if he had needed surgery to repair ligaments. An official timetable for…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 6:11am by Rotowire.com
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Receives second opinion
Roethlisberger got a second opinion on his injured right elbow Thursday, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger has yet to undergo the procedure that has been ordered up, but his appointment with Dr. Neal ElAttrache likely was done to hone in on the exact nature of the season-ending issue. As Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Tuesday, Roethlisberger won't undergo Tommy John surgery with the expectation that he'll be fully healthy by Week 1 of the 2020 campaign. Look for Roethlisberger's recovery timetable to become more clear once he goes under the knife.
Published: Sat, Sep 21 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Expects to be healthy for 2020
Though the exact nature of the right elbow procedure Roethlisberger will undergo later this week isn't known, he won't be in line for Tommy John surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Tommy John surgery is a rather common procedure for baseball pitchers and often carries a recovery timeline of more than 12 months, but Roethlisberger's surgery isn't expected to keep him sidelined nearly that long. In fact, the quarterback has said that he anticipates being back to full strength in advance of the 2020 season, with a more specific timeline likely to come once the surgery is completed. Roethlisberger has already dismissed any notion that he'll retire and plans to play out the…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 17 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Plans to play next year
Roethlisberger, who will require season-ending elbow surgery, has no plans to retire. "I am completely determined to battle through this challenge and come back stronger than ever next season," Roethlisberger noted in a statement posted by the team Monday. "The Steelers committed three years to me this offseason and I fully intend to honor my contract and reward them with championship level play."
Analysis: In Roethlisberger's absence, Mason Rudolph will start at QB for the Steelers, with Devlin Hodges currently the team's top backup. It's way too early to get a handle on a timetable for Roethlisberger's recovery, but the 37-year-old now will set his sights on being available for the start of the 2020 NFL season.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially placed on IR
The Steelers placed Roethlisberger (elbow) on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: It was already announced Monday that Roethlisberger will require season-ending elbow surgery, so his placement on injured reserve is simply a formality. In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh promoted fellow passer Devlin Hodges to the 53-man roster to back up Mason Rudolph, who will start under center in Roethlisberger's absence.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Done for season
Coach Mike Tomlin relayed Monday that Roethlisberger will require season-ending elbow surgery.
Analysis: An MRI on Roethlisberger's right (throwing) elbow revealed that the QB will need surgery and is now in line to be placed on IR. With Roethlisberger ruled out for the remainder of the 2019 campaign, the Steelers will proceed with Mason Rudolph as their starting signal-caller. It's unclear who will back up Rudolph with Joshua Dobbs having been traded to the Jaguars last week.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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May need surgery
Roethlisberger (elbow) may need surgery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger wants to avoid surgery at all costs, but it isn't clear that will even be an option, with a decision expected at some point Monday. Dianna Russini of ESPN reports Roethlisberger dealt with inflammation in his throwing elbow at practice last week, though he wasn't listed on the injury report. He grabbed for his arm after a completion late in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, then stayed in the game for a few more plays before bowing out at halftime. The…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 5:38am by Rotowire.com
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Throwing elbow being evaluated
Dianna Russini of ESPN relays that Roethlisberger dealt with some elbow inflammation at practice this past week.
Analysis: Roethlisberger was forced out of Sunday's 28-26 loss to the Seahawks due to an issue affecting his right throwing elbow, with Mason Rudolph replacing him to start the second half of the contest. Per coach Mike Tomlin, the QB is still being evaluated at this stage, which also is the case for starting running back James Conner, who exited the game with a knee injury.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 2:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits game with right elbow injury
Roethlisberger was forced out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a right elbow injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As a result, Mason Rudolph will start the second half of the contest at QB for the Steelers. Prior to his exit, Roethlisberger had completed 8 of 15 pass attempts for 75 yards.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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Shaky in 2019 debut
Roethlisberger completed just 57 percent of his pass attempts (27 of 47) for 276 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 33-3 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Roethlisberger and the rest of his teammates simply did not show up for this primetime matchup, getting outclassed in nearly every facet of the game. The 37-year-old was uncharacteristically inaccurate, missing several open targets we are used to seeing him nail without fail in the past. Chemistry aside, the loss of talents like Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell this past offseason may affect Big Ben more than initially expected. That said, the All-Pro signal caller has developed enough goodwill…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 10:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores in preseason debut
Roethlisberger completed eight of 13 pass attempts for 63 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's preseason win over Tennessee.
Analysis: Roethlisberger made his preseason debut and was limited to just one quarter (three drives) of action. The 37-year-old connected with JuJu Smith-Schuster for a 17-yard touchdown on his final drive of the game. The Roethlisberger to Smith-Schuster connection figures to be the most efficient source of offense in Pittsburgh this season with Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell long gone. The All-Pro quarterback is not expected to play in the team's preseason finale Thursday.
Published: Sun, Aug 25 at 8:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Will see action Sunday
Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Roethlisberger will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Titans, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: It's unclear how long Roethlisberger will be out there in what will be his only exhibition action this summer, but we suspect that it won't be long enough for him to merit DFS consideration in the most random of preseason weeks to project.
Published: Fri, Aug 23 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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Not in line to play Saturday
Roethlisberger is expected to see his only preseason action in the Steelers' third exhibition tilt, Aug. 25 versus the Titans, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis: With Roethlisberger sitting out last week's preseason opener, Josh Dobbs got the start. This Saturday against the Chiefs, Mason Rudolph will get the nod, followed by Dobbs, with Devlin Hodges also also expected to see some action.
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Friday
Roethlisberger won't play in Friday's preseason opener against the Bucs, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: As a result, Josh Dobbs will get the starting nod and will be followed in the contest by Mason Rudolph. The Steelers' decision to sit Roethlisberger in their first preseason contest isn't a surprising one, given the downside of exposing the veteran quarterback to unnecessary contact. His next chance to suit up in an exhibition game will arrive Aug. 17, when the team faces the Chiefs.
Published: Wed, Aug 7 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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Gets $67.5M guaranteed in new deal
Roethlisberger will be guaranteed $67.5 million through the 2021 season after agreeing Wednesday with the Steelers on a two-year, $68 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger will earn $12 million in salary in 2019 before the extension goes into effect next March at the start of the new league year. Upon putting pen to paper on the deal, Roethlisberger will receive $37.5 million as part of a signing bonus, with another $30 million guaranteed in the event of an injury. The extension essentially ensures that Roethlisberger, who turned 37 in March, will finish his career with the only franchise he's ever known.
Published: Thu, Apr 25 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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Reaches two-year extension
The Steelers and Roethlisberger came to terms Wednesday on a two-year contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The value of the deal isn't yet known, but it's expected that the extension will make Roethlisberger one of the NFL's highest-paid players on an annual basis while he's on the Steelers' books through 2021. Though the veteran signal-caller had hinted at retirement in previous offseasons, Roethlisberger confirmed shortly after the Steelers' 2018 campaign wrapped up that he would be back for 2019. Roethlisberger is coming off a productive season in which he established new career highs in passing…read more
Published: Wed, Apr 24 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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Could get extension soon
The Steelers hope to sign Roethlisberger to a contract extension before the beginning of the 2019 NFL Draft, ESPN.com's Adam Schefter reports.
Analysis: There doesn't seem to be any real concern about the two sides failing to reach an agreement, though it won't necessarily happen by Thursday. The 37-year-old quarterback is entering the final season of a four-year, $87.6 million extension and faces the issue of leading an offense without Antonio Brown (Raiders) or Le'Veon Bell (Jets). The Steelers still have an above-average collection of talent on offense, led by an excellent O-line and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Published: Tue, Apr 23 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Still in contract talk
Roethlisberger is still in the process of working out a contract extension with the Steelers, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: A January report suggested the matter would be finalized before the start of the new league year, but it apparently went on the back burner while the Steelers focused on securing a pair of mid-round draft picks in exchange for a 30-year-old wideout with 11,207 career receiving yards. Roethlisberger will need to adjust to life without Antonio Brown, though it at least should be a positive in terms of team chemistry, and the remaining talent on offense is still above league average thanks to JuJu…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 25 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to have contract restructured
The Steelers and Roethlisberger are expected to restructure his contract before the new league year starts March 13, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: In the past, the Steelers have come to an agreement on extensions for Roethlisberger with two years and one year remaining on existing deals, so the veteran signal-caller is on pace for another with one year left on his current contract. This time around, the Antonio Brown (knee) saga is precipitating the potential need for cap space. With the Steelers perhaps contemplating moving on from Brown, a trade would include a dead-cap hit of $21.25 million, and a high-priced player like…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 5 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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Says he'll be back for 2019
Roethlisberger said he will return for the 2019 season, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports. "I have another year on my contract," Roethlisberger said Sunday. "And if No. 53 (Maurkice Pouncey) is coming back, I'm coming back."
Analysis: While the comment probably shouldn't be taken literally, the 29-year-old Pouncey does have one season remaining on a long-term contract -- same as his close friend Roethlisberger. The 36-year-old quarterback has openly pondered retirement in past seasons, drawing unnecessary attention from the media when there was little chance he would actually hang up his cleats. He's taking a different approach this time around, putting an end to the discussion before anyone can start it. Roethlisberger set…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 31 at 8:23am by Rotowire.com
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Win keeps slim playoff hopes alive
Roethlisberger completed 31 of 45 passes for 287 yards with one touchdown and one interception during Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati. He also had three carries for three yards.
Analysis: Pittsburgh struggled on offense the first half -- managing just three points -- but the defense kept the game close enough to pull out a victory in the final two minutes. This was a must-win game for Pittsburgh, which needs the game between Indianapolis and Tennessee to end in a tie in order to make the playoffs. Roethlisberger finishes the 2018 season completing 452 of 675 passes for 5,128 yards with a 34:16 TD:INT ratio. He also ran for 98 yards on 31 carries and caught one pass -- from…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 5:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts up 50 pass attempts in loss
Roethlisberger completed 33 of 50 passes for 380 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 31-28 loss to New Orleans.
Analysis: The Steelers have thrown 35 more passes than any other team this year -- the Colts are second with 609 -- as Roethlisberger has chucked up 45-plus attempts in four of his past six games. The issue is, the veteran quarterback has been characteristically vulnerable to turnovers down the stretch, throwing five interceptions over the past five games as Pittsburgh has gone 1-4 to fall out of playoff positioning headed into Week 17. The fantasy production had been lacking somewhat of late prior to…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Does enough for critical victory
Roethlisberger completed 22 of 34 passes for 235 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Steelers' 17-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday. He also lost three yards on two rushes.
Analysis: While the two interceptions were certainly a blemish, Roethlisberger made enough key plays to help the Steelers to the critical victory over a conference rival that had often bedeviled them in the past. Big Ben notably spread the ball around, connecting with eight different receivers. He found Vance McDonald and Antonio Brown for touchdowns of five and 17 yards in the first and second quarter, respectively, and just missed two others to McDonald and JuJu Smith-Schuster. The veteran gunslinger…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing through rib issue
Roethlisberger, who does not carry an official injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Patriots, reportedly suffered cracked ribs in Week 14's loss to the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: In the wake of his rib issue, which the Steelers ' official site referred to as contusions, Roethlisberger did not practice Wednesday, but was able to work fully both Thursday and Friday. As a result, his Week 15 status isn't in doubt, but the QB figures to contend with and play through a degree of discomfort until his ribs are completely healed.
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 7:20am by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Thursday
Roethlisberger (ribs) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Roethlisberger understandably dealt with some soreness after sustaining rib contusions in Week 14, but his status for Sunday's game against the Patriots is not in doubt. On the heels of three straight losses, the Steelers head into the weekend at 7-5-1, a context that makes Sunday's contest critical with regard to the team's playoff hopes. While it's known that Roethlisberger will be a go against New England, the status of top running back James Conner (ankle) remains in question.
Published: Thu, Dec 13 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't practice Wednesday
Roethlisberger (ribs) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: The Steelers have routinely given the quarterback Wednesdays off this season mainly for maintenance purposes, but he could benefit from the rest more than usual after coach Mike Tomlin revealed Roethlisberger was dealing with multiple rib contusions in the aftermath of Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Raiders. Roethlisberger noted that the injury has presented some soreness that has made sleeping difficult the past couple of days, but it's nothing that will prevent him from suiting up Week 15 against…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 12 at 7:00am by Rotowire.com
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Gets precautionary MRI
Roethlisberger said Tuesday on his weekly radio show that he required an MRI for the rib injury he picked up in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Raiders but reiterated he doesn't expect to miss time, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. "I'll be on the field [Week 15 against the Patriots], that's all that matters."
Analysis: Roethlisberger missed 19 of the Steelers' 60 offensive plays in the Week 14 loss after team trainers decided to hold him out for a spell when initial X-rays on the rib injury he sustained were inconclusive, per Fowler. The Steelers ultimately signed off on Roethlisberger's return to action, with the signal-caller giving the team a four-point lead on a touchdown pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster with 2:55 remaining in the contest before Oakland answered for the game-winning score with 21 seconds left.…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 11 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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Expecting to play in Week 15
Roethlisberger (ribs) said following Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Raiders that "he assumes he will be good to go for (Week 15)," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger exited Sunday's game in the first half after injuring his ribs, and he did not take the field for the majority of the second half until the Raiders scored a touchdown with just over five minutes left in the contest. Roethlisberger quickly led the Steelers down the field to reclaim the lead, which the Pittsburgh defense relinquished with just 21 seconds to go. Roethlisberger then threw the ball on a successful hook-and-ladder play to put the Steelers in position to tie, but kicker…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 5:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to game
Roethlisberger (ribs) returned to Sunday's game against the Raiders in the fourth quarter, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger was held out for nearly the entire second half because of his injury, but he returned in an effort to lead the Steelers back late in the contest.
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits Sunday's game
Roethlisberger was forced out of Sunday's game against the Raiders with a rib injury.
Analysis: With Roethlisberger -- who took a big hit at the end of the first half -- on the sideline, Josh Dobbs has taken over at QB for the Steelers. Prior to his exit from Sunday's contest, Roethlisberger had completed 18 of 22 passes for 164 yards and a TD.
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Drops second straight game
Roethlisberger completed 29 of 45 passes for 281 yards with two touchdowns and an interception during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: The Steelers jumped out to a 23-7 lead before the half but could have gone in to the locker room leading by more had Roethlisberger not been intercepted by safety Derwin James on a pass intended for Vance McDonald deep in Chargers territory. Big Ben has now thrown six interceptions in his last three games, losing the last two. He'll look to return to his winning ways in Week 14 against Oakland, which has allowed 28 passing touchdowns and has just nine interceptions this season.
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 9:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Massive output in losing effort
Roethlisberger completed 41 of 56 attempts, accounting for 462 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos. He added two rushes for 18 yards on the ground as well.
Analysis: The veteran quarterback had a solid fantasy outing despite loose care for the football, exceeding 20 points (standard scoring) for the sixth time over his past seven games but committing a fate-clinching interception in the end zone when down a touchdown with under 1:30 to go in regulation. Pittsburgh has thrown the ball more than any other team in the NFL (43.3 attempts per game), a key reason Roethlisberger sits fewer than 20 yards behind Matt Ryan for the league lead in passing yardage…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads Week 11 comeback
Roethlisberger completed 27 of 47 passes for 314 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions, while rushing twice for one yard and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: The Jacksonville defense had Roethlisberger's number early, as he was 8-for-19 with 53 yards and two interceptions in a first half that ended with the Jaguars leading 9-0. Roethlisberger was able to uncork a nice deep ball late in the third quarter, resulting in a 78-yard Antonio Brown touchdown. He added an 11-yard score to Vance McDonald with 2:28 left in the fourth, then got the ball over the goal line himself with five seconds left, just after a would-be interception was nullified by a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Fires five touchdowns in blowout win
Roethlisberger completed 22 of 25 passes for 328 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions in the Steelers' 52-21 win over the Panthers on Thursday. He also rushed three times for 27 yards and fumbled once but recovered.
Analysis: Roethlisberger shook off a minor finger injury to post his fifth 300-yard game of the season and complete a season-best 88.0 percent of his throws. Big Ben finished with a perfect 158.3 rating for the contest as well, and he spread the wealth by connecting with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Antonio Brown, Vance McDonald, Jesse James and Jaylen Samuels for his scores. The 36-year-old now boasts a sparking 21:7 TD:INT through nine games, and he's thrown just one pick in the last four contests. He'll face…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 8:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play Thursday night
Roethlisberger (finger) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Roethlisberger will thus continue to manage and work through a fractured finger on his left (non-throwing) hand when the Steelers -- winners of four straight -- take on the 6-2 Panthers. Meanwhile, Roethlisberger is coming off a Week 9 effort in which he shrugged off his aches and pains to complete 28 of 47 passes for 270 yards and two scores while adding another touchdown on the ground in a 23-16 win in Baltimore.
Published: Wed, Nov 7 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as non-participant again
Roethlisberger (finger) was listed as non-participant in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Roethlisberger continues to nurse a fractured finger on his left (non-throwing) hand, but it didn't prevent him from delivering a quality outing Sunday in the Steelers' road win over the Ravens. The signal-caller played turnover-free football for just the third time in eight games this season, completing 28 of 47 passes for 270 yards and two scores while picking up a rushing touchdown on one of his two carries. The Steelers have listed his non-participation the last two days as a result of the…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 6 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed on Week 10 injury report
Roethlisberger (finger) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: The Steelers didn't actually practice Monday, but the report cites a finger issue for Roethlisberger. The QB did come out of Sunday's 23-16 win over Baltimore a little banged up, and Roethlisberger acknowledged getting the wind knocked out of him during that contest. That said, there's little doubt that he'll be a go Thursday night against the Panthers.
Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws two TDs, runs for another
Roethlisberger completed 28 of 47 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns while adding four yards and a touchdown on two rushing attempts in Sunday's 23-16 win over Baltimore.
Analysis: After touchdown passes of seven and six yards to James Connor and Antonio Brown, respectively, in the first half, Roethlisberger called his own number from one yard out in the third quarter. He appeared to injure his right shoulder or possibly just had the wind knocked out of him after getting tackled awkwardly on a scramble early in the fourth quarter, but he was able to return after missing just one snap. The veteran quarterback has posted a 15:4 TD:INT through the air over his last seven…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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May wear splint on non-throwing hand
Roethlisberger, who is dealing with a fractured index finger on his left (non-throwing) hand, may wear a splint during Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The quarterback's availability for the weekend isn't a concern after he practiced Thursday and Friday while sporting a glove on the injured hand, but Roethlisberger could opt for a splint if he thinks the finger requires extra protection. While the finger issue could make ball security somewhat more challenging, Roethlisberger's output in the passing game likely won't be impacted while he manages the injury. Instead, the matchup against one of the league's top defenses is the more pressing…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 2 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Thursday
Roethlisberger (finger) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Roethlisberger sat out practice Wednesday, which has normally been a weekly off day for the QB. He is, however, dealing with a fractured index finger on his left hand that he suffered in Week 8's win over the Browns. It's an issue he played through in that contest, with coach Mike Tomlin noting Wednesday that he didn't anticipate the injury impacting Roethlisberger's availability for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Published: Thu, Nov 1 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney swats down Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's third-down throw.
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New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty intercepts Big Ben deep ball.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner makes strong cut for 23-yard catch and run.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger connects deep over middle with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for first down.