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| Passing | Rushing | Fum | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @BUF, | 188 | 1 | - | 5 | - | - | 12.02 |
| 2 | LV, | 295 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 13.80 |
| 3 | CIN, | 318 | 1 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 13.22 |
| 4 | @GB, | 232 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 9.28 |
| 5 | DEN, | 253 | 2 | - | -1 | - | 1 | 16.02 |
| 6 | SEA, | 229 | 1 | - | -3 | - | 1 | 10.86 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Leads team to victory
Roethlisberger (pectoral/hip) completed 29 of 40 pass attempts for 229 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over Seattle.
Analysis: Roethlisberger has been battling injuries and declining production this entire season, but he managed to limit his mistakes and look like his old self at times in this contest, standing tall in the pocket on multiple occasions and keeping drives moving. The 39-year-old may never return to the vertical throwing style that made him a fantasy stalwart for many seasons, but perhaps the extra rest of the upcoming bye week may help Big Ben settle somewhere in between there and the ugly play we saw…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 11:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full practice
Roethlisberger (pectoral/hip) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Roethlisberger didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to all activity Thursday puts the veteran signal-caller on track to start Sunday night's game against the Seahawks, who will be turning to Geno Smith at QB, with Russell Wilson sidelined following finger surgery. Though JuJu Smith-Schuster is out for the season with a shoulder injury, the Steelers' Week 6 wideout corps could welcome James Washington (groin) back to the mix, in which case he'd operate as the team's No. 3 WR behind top…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice
Roethlisberger (hip/pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger will likely continue playing through the pair of injuries Sunday night against Seattle, coming off a 253-yard, two-touchdown outing in Pittsburgh's Week 5 win over Denver. Security blanket JuJu Smith-Schuster suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the contest, but Pittsburgh at least has one of the league's better No. 4 receivers in James Washington (groin) ready to step in, assuming Washington is able to move past his own injury. If not, the team could rely heavily on…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 250 yards in win
Roethlisberger completed 15 of 25 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Roethlisberger had a season-low 25 pass attempts in Sunday's Week 5 matchup as the Steelers relied more on their rushing attack, but the 39-year-old still recorded multiple touchdowns for the first time in 2021. He dealt with pectoral and hip injuries following last week's contest and appeared to hurt his hand in the second half against the Broncos, but he was still able to play every snap. Roethlisberger will have a more favorable matchup against the Seahawks in Week 6.
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice
Roethlisberger (pectoral/hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Roethlisberger sat out Wednesday's practice on account of the two injuries, but the quarterback suggested that he wasn't at any risk of missing Sunday's game against the Broncos. His return to full activity a day later confirms as much, but that doesn't necessarily mean fantasy managers can deploy him with much confidence in a matchup with a tough defense. Though Roethlisberger still has a quality stable of pass-catching weapons at his disposal, poor offensive line play coupled with his decline…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice, plans to play
Roethlisberger (hip/pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday, but he intends to play in Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: The veteran quarterback picked up a hip injury on top of his lingering pectoral injury during the Steelers' Week 4 loss to the Packers. He may continue to have limited practice reps followed by full workloads on Sundays, for however long he's able to maintain that in a Pittsburgh offense with shaky line play.
Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Tending to hip issue
Roethlisberger is dealing with a hip injury in the aftermath of the Steelers' Week 4 loss at Green Bay, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Already this season, Roethlisberger has tended to a left pectoral injury, which kept him out of some practices the past two weeks. Still, he was able to overcome it and suit up Weeks 3 and 4. Coach Mike Tomlin told Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com that Roethlisberger may have his practice reps capped yet again this week.
Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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Lackluster results against Packers
Roethlisberger completed 26 of 40 passes for 232 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Roethlisberger dealt with a pectoral injury early in the week, but his passing volume remained high in Sunday's Week 4 matchup. He's now logged at least 40 pass attempts in each of the last three games. However, the 39-year-old averaged just 5.8 yards per attempt and was unable to generate much fantasy production against Green Bay's defense. Through the first four games of the season, Roethlisberger has passed for 1,033 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. He faces a tough matchup at…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts in full practice
Roethlisberger (pectoral) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger was withheld from Wednesday's practice due to the pectoral injury that first cropped up following a Week 2 loss to the Raiders, but his return to full activity a day later suggests that he may just have been receiving a maintenance day to begin Week 4 prep. Even though Roethlisberger is on track to play Sunday in Green Bay, his early season form hasn't inspired much confidence. Through three games, Roethlisberger has as many touchdowns (three) as interceptions, and his 6.2 yards…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Tending to pectoral injury again
Roethlisberger (pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Roethlisberger missed practice last Wednesday with the same injury before upgrading to limited participation Thursday and full activity Friday. He could follow the same routine this week, as there was no report of him experiencing a setback after his 58 pass attempts in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals. The veteran quarterback likely will tough it out again Week 4 at Green Bay, but it remains to be seen if he'll have Diontae Johnson (knee) and/or JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) available to catch…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 29 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Busy but ineffective in Week 4
Roethlisberger completed 38 of 58 passes for 318 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals. He added five yards on his lone rushing attempt.
Analysis: Roethlisberger got off to an atrocious start, going 3-for-7 for eight yards and an interception over Pittsburgh's first three drives. He settled down after that and adapted to the absence of favorite receiver Diontae Johnson (knee), finding rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth for a four-yard touchdown to tie the game late in the second quarter. Attrition caught up to the Steelers' passing game in the second half, as JuJu Smith-Schuster (ribs) left the game and Chase Claypool needed attention for a…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play Sunday
Roethlisberger (left pectoral) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals after practicing fully Friday.
Analysis: Roethlisberger didn't practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday, but his return to a full session Friday paves the way for him to start at QB for the Steelers this weekend. With Diontae Johnson (knee) having been ruled out for Sunday's contest, the team's Week 3 wideout corps will be led by JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chase Claypool and James Washington.
Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Roethlisberger (left pectoral) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger's return to practice, albeit in a limited capacity, bodes well for his chances of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Bengals. For his part, the QB noted Wednesday that he plans to do "everything he can" to be available this weekend, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether or not Roethlisberger (whose top backup is Mason Rudolph) will approach Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff carrying a Week 3 injury designation.
Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice
Roethlisberger (pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: The Steelers expect Roethlisberger to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals, though he'll presumably be dealing with pain and discomfort in his left pectoral. It's unclear if that will impact his arm strength or accuracy, and the Steelers likely will limit his workload even if he returns to practice Thursday and/or Friday. Roethlisberger said Wednesday that he'll do "everything he can" to play in Sunday's game, adding that he doesn't yet know if the injury will impact his throwing motion,…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Should be able to play
The Steelers expect Roethlisberger (pectoral) to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: While he's expected to play through the injury to his left pectoral, Roethlisberger likely will be limited in practice to start the week. Steelers wideout Diontae Johnson (knee) is also expected to appear on Wednesday's injury report, with his status for Week 3 in serious question.
Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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Nursing pectoral injury
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Roethlisberger is tending to a left pectoral injury that will affect the quarterback's preparation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network reports. "We'd better be ready to be adjustable," Tomlin said of Roethlisberger's injury situation.
Analysis: Roethlisberger presumably sustained the injury during one of the 10 hits -- including two sacks -- he took in the Steelers' Week 2 home loss to the Raiders. Based on how Tomlin talked about Roethlisberger's injury, the Steelers still anticipate that the veteran quarterback will be ready to play Sunday, though his practice reps will likely be affected while he manages the sore pec. Through Pittsburgh's first two games, Roethlisberger has completed 62.5 percent of his throws for 6.7 yards per…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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Unspectacular in loss
Roethlisberger completed 27 of his 40 passes for 295 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Roethlisberger showed some ability to throw the deep ball, as he connected with both Chase Claypool and Diontae Johnson for long receptions. However, the Steelers offense struggled to get going at any point in the game, in part due to Roethlisberger's 7.4 yards per attempt. Despite his own struggles, Roethlisberger largely did enough to sustain his receiver's ability to produce, as Claypool totaled 70 receiving yards and Johnson 105. Roethlisberger will now have a positive Week 3 matchup…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Helps tough out Week 1 upset
Roethlisberger completed 18 of 32 passes for 188 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Steelers' 23-16 win over the Bills on Sunday. He also fumbled once, but it was recovered by the offense.
Analysis: Neither offense could get much of anything going in the first half, but Roethlisberger was able to do enough in the second half to help the Steelers gut out a big upset victory. His one touchdown pass put Pittsburgh ahead for good as well, with Big Ben finding Diontae Johnson for a highlight-reel scoring connection in the back corner of the end zone early in the fourth quarter. Roethlisberger also got help from his defense's formidable second-half effort and a blocked punt that was recovered…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting for exhibition finale
Roethlisberger won't play in Friday's preseason game against Carolina, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger made one appearance this preseason, completing eight of 10 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns against the Lions. He'll have a far greater challenge on his hands when the Steelers travel to Buffalo in Week 1, facing a solid defense that's particularly strong on the back end with cornerback Tre'Davious White and safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer.
Published: Wed, Aug 25 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Impresses in preseason debut
Roethlisberger completed eight of 10 passes for 137 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Steelers' 26-20 preseason win over the Lions on Saturday night.
Analysis: Big Ben had been a spectator for Pittsburgh's first two preseason contests, but he looked in mid-season form during his time on the field Saturday night. The 18-year veteran got cooking on Pittsburgh's second possession, authoring a nine-play, 82-yard march that he capped off with an 11-yard touchdown toss to rookie Pat Freiermuth. Roethlisberger went right back to the towering tight end to cap off the Steelers' third drive, connecting with the Penn State product from eight yards away for his…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 7:59pm by Rotowire.com
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To play preseason Week 2
Coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger will suit up in preseason Week 2 against the Lions, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: With two exhibitions behind the Steelers, Roethlisberger has yet to see the field, so it appears the team's annual dress rehearsal for the regular season will come Saturday, Aug. 21. Typically, that equates to at least a handful of possessions and potentially means the veteran quarterback plays into the second quarter. Once Roethlisberger yields the offense to reserve QBs, Tomlin likely will go with Mason Rudolph, Dwayne Haskins and Joshua Dobbs, in order, to close out the game.
Published: Thu, Aug 12 at 8:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting for second preseason game
Roethlisberger won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger didn't take the field in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against Dallas, and he'll continue to rest early in the preseason as he prepares for his age-39 campaign. Mason Rudolph will start Thursday's game once again, while Dwayne Haskins will finish the first half before Joshua Dobbs enters the game to close out the matchup.
Published: Tue, Aug 10 at 11:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Not in line to play Thursday
Roethlisberger will travel with the Steelers for Thursday's preseason opener versus Dallas, but he'll be rested for the contest, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette reports.
Analysis: The same applies to other key veteran players like Cam Heyward and Joe Haden, among others. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Mason Rudolph will start against the Cowboys and Dwayne Haskins will finish the first half under center, while Josh Dobbs will enter the contest in the second half.
Published: Wed, Aug 4 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Looks slimmer to begin camp
Roethlisberger appeared to have slimmed down when he arrived at training camp Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger has been one of the heaviest quarterbacks in the league during his 13-year career, but he was sporting a visibly slimmer physique in what could be his final year in the NFL, according to Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com. The 39-year-old ranked third in the league with 608 pass attempts in 2020, but he averaged just 6.3 yards per attempt and threw four interceptions during Pittsburgh's playoff loss to the Browns.
Published: Wed, Jul 21 at 8:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to retire after 2021?
Roethlisberger seems likely to retire after the 2021 season, according to Dale Lolley of DK Pittsburgh Sports.
Analysis: The 39-year-old quarterback took a pay cut in early March, agreeing to a new contract with four voidable seasons after 2021. There was some thought he might retire following the playoff loss to Cleveland in January, but Roethlisberger waited only a few weeks before openly discussing his plans to return. He'll again have a talented group of pass catchers at his disposal, and the Steelers hope the addition of rookie RB Najee Harris will help create a more balanced offense after Roethlisberger led…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 6 at 6:25am by Rotowire.com
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Takes pay cut
Roethlisberger's re-worked contract with the Steelers frees up about $15 million in immediate salary cap space for the team, NFL.com's Nick Shook reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger, whose 2021 salary went from $19 million to $14 million per his new agreement, had been slated to carry a $41.25 million cap hit this coming season. The veteran QB's restructured deal helps the Steelers salary cap situation as free agency approaches and should help the franchise better address its needs at other positions.
Published: Thu, Mar 4 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Signs new deal for 2021
The Steelers have signed Roethlisberger to a new contract for the 2021 season.
Analysis: While the details of his 2021 compensation have yet to be released, it's assumed that the QB's existing contract was re-worked in order to reduce his salary cap hit, which was previously scheduled to be $41.25 million. With Roethlisberger's services having been secured for the coming season, the Steelers will now have decisions to make with regard to other key offensive cogs, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster and RB James Conner, who are both eligible to become free agents later this month.
Published: Thu, Mar 4 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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Expected back for 2021
Steelers president Art Rooney II said Wednesday that Roethlisberger will stay with the team for 2021, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Rooney met with Roethlisberger on Tuesday and released a statement about the franchise quarterback Wednesday. While his statement acknowledges that Roethlisberger's contract situation still needs to be addressed, Rooney all but confirmed that the soon-to-be 39-year-old will be the Steelers' starting quarterback for at least one more season. Roethlisberger is currently scheduled for a $41.25 million cap hit in 2021, the second season of a two-year extension. Reducing his cap charge requires…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 24 at 6:52am by Rotowire.com
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Will start for Steelers in 2021
Roethlisberger is expected to be the Steelers' starting quarterback in 2021, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network reports. "[The Steelers] want Ben back and will contact me soon to address his cap situation," Roethlisberger's agent Ryan Tollner said. "We are happy to creatively adjust his contract to help them build the best team possible."
Analysis: As it stands, Roethlisberger will carry a $41.25 million cap hit, but he has already signaled that he's willing to restructure his deal to bring that number down as the Steelers look to defend their AFC North title. In his first season after elbow surgery, Roethlisberger was clearly less than 100 percent, particularly with the deep ball. He still completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,803 yards (6.3 YPA), 33 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Roethlisberger turns 39 years old in March, and…read more
Published: Tue, Feb 23 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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May not be lock to return
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert didn't give a strong endorsement for Roethlisberger being the team's starting quarterback in 2021, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. "As we sit here, Ben is a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers," Colbert said Wednesday. " He reiterated to us that he wants to continue to play. We told him we have to look at this current situation."
Analysis: Roethlisberger hasn't publicly declared his intention to play another season, but he strongly hinted at it in late January, when he said he "doesn't care" about his 2021 compensation and is willing to restructure his contract to help the Steelers stay under the salary cap. He's scheduled for a $41 million cap hit, and while the Steelers shouldn't have too much trouble lowering that number, it might have a cost in terms of future cap ramifications. Colbert seemingly prefers to keep all options…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 17 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Planning to play another season?
Roethlisberger told Ed Bouchette of The Athletic that he "doesn't care" about his 2021 compensation and is willing to restructure his contract to help the Steelers stay under the salary cap.
Analysis: Roethlisberger certainly won't play for free, but it sounds like he wants to work something out to lower his $41 million cap hit for 2021. It'll be the second and final season of a two-year extension, so reducing the cap charge requires another extension or an outright pay cut. Details aside, Roethlisberger's comments on Thursday give us a solid hint he intends to play at least one more season, assuming he can work a deal out with the Steelers. Meanwhile, Steelers owner Art Rooney II said the…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 28 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Optimism regarding 2021 return
There's reportedly optimism within the Pittsburgh organization that Roethlisberger will return to the team in 2021, Adam Maya of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: With that in mind, coach Mike Tomlin noted this past week that a Roethlisberger return would be welcomed by the team. If the veteran QB does stick around for the 2021 campaign he'd be working with a new offensive coordinator, with Randy Fichtner no longer on the job. Per the report, Roethlisberger's deal for the upcoming campaign is for $19 million but carries a hefty $41 million salary cap hit. That said, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo suggests that "Big Ben and the Steelers shouldn't have issues…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 16 at 10:13am by Rotowire.com
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Record numbers in wild-card loss
Roethlisberger completed 47 of 68 pass attempts for 501 passing yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions in Sunday's 48-37 loss to Cleveland in the wild-card round.
Analysis: Roethlisberger and the Steelers got off to an absolutely dreadful start, as the offense failed to score a point on the team's first six drives of the game, with four of those drives shortened by miscues involving the quarterback (three interceptions and a botched snap). Cleveland capitalized on seemingly every Pittsburgh mistake, going up 28-0 with plenty of time left in the first quarter. The fact that Roethlisberger was able to will his team back into striking distance in the second half…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 10:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Not on injury report
Roethlisberger (not injury related) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger sat out the regular-season finale against the Browns last weekend, but his absence was always viewed as precautionary with the playoffs on the horizon. With Roethlisberger off the report entirely to begin the current week, he's officially in the clear heading into Sunday's wild-card round rematch with Cleveland. Roethlisberger will have history on his side Sunday, as he owns a 24-2-1 career record in his starts versus the Browns.
Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially out for Week 17
The Steelers officially ruled Roethlisberger (not injury related) out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: After head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Mason Rudolph would start the regular-season finale while Roethlisberger rested, the only question that remained was whether the veteran signal-caller would dress for the Week 17 contest as an emergency backup. Now that the Steelers have confirmed that Roethlisberger will be inactive this weekend, Joshua Dobbs is in line to serve as Rudolph's understudy.
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Will sit out Week 17
Coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday that Roethlisberger won't play Sunday at Cleveland, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: The Steelers will opt to get Roethlisberger some rest before the playoffs, turning to Mason Rudolph for the final game of the regular season. Roethlisberger's next appearance will come in the wild-card round against an opponent to be determined.
Published: Tue, Dec 29 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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Three TD passes in win over Colts
Roethlisberger completed 34 of 49 pass attempts for 342 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 28-24 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Roethlisberger struggled early but finished with a stellar 69.4 percent completion rate and averaged 7.0 yards per attempt for the first time in six games. He threw second-half touchdown passes to Diontae Johnson, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Eric Ebron to help his team complete a come-from-behind victory against one of the best defensive units in the AFC. The veteran struggled mightily in Monday's surprise loss to the Bengals, so this was a tremendous bounce-back effort for the Steelers and fantasy…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Takes day off from practice
Roethlisberger (non-injury related) received a veteran's day off at Wednesday's practice, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger has regularly begun his practice weeks with rest days, so his availability for Sunday's game against the Colts doesn't appear to be in any question. That said, the poor form Roethlisberger has showed in recent weeks will make him difficult to trust in fantasy lineups, especially with a matchup on tap with a tough Colts pass defense. During Pittsburgh's three-game losing streak, Roethlisberger has completed only 57.8 percent of his throws for 5.2 yards per attempt and a 5:4 TD:INT.
Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Roethlisberger didn't practice Wednesday, Dale Lolley of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger is likely just getting a day off to rest his joints after he attempted 38 passes in Monday's loss to the Bengals. While there doesn't seem to be an injury concern here, there's certainly reason to be worried about Roethlisberger and the entire Pittsburgh offense, which has failed to crack 20 points in any of its last four games. The Steelers have a matchup on tap with a stingy Colts defense Week 16.
Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Reaches milestone in upset loss
Roethlisberger completed 20 of 38 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Monday's 27-17 loss to the Bengals. He also rushed twice for minus-1 yard and lost one of two fumbles.
Analysis: Roethlisberger got off to an excruciatingly slow start, completing six of 15 passes for seven yards with a fumble and an interception over Pittsburgh's first seven possessions. A meaningless 12-yard completion on 3rd-and-18 to cap the Steelers' eighth and final drive of the first half accounted for more than half of his yardage, but Big Ben still finished five yards short of his previous career low for a half (24). He bounced back with a 23-yard touchdown to Diontae Johnson in the third quarter…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 8:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Wants to play in 2021
Roethlisberger wants to continue playing in 2021, league sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Analysis: Roethlisberger has contemplated retirement in previous years, but as his 17th professional season nears its end, the quarterback doesn't appear to be considering stepping away from the game just yet. The 38-year-old remains under contract through 2021, the final season of the two-year, $68 million extension he inked in April 2019. After missing most of the 2019 campaign while recovering from elbow surgery, Roethlisberger has suited up in all 13 games for the 11-2 Steelers, completing 66.2…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 6:07am by Rotowire.com
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Off-target in losing effort on SNF
Roethlisberger completed 21 of 37 pass attempts for 187 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 26-15 loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Roethlisberger and the Steelers took their second consecutive loss of the season, but unlike in last week's defeat to Washington, the gunslinger was unable to get any sort of offensive rhythm going against a Bills defense that was clicking on all cylinders. Pittsburgh was nearly held scoreless for the entirety of the first half before Big Ben connected with JuJu Smith-Schuster late in the second quarter. This was arguably the 38-year-old's worst fantasy output this year, which actually…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 11:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Tosses two touchdowns in loss
Roethlisberger completed 33 of 53 passes for 305 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Roethlisberger connected with eight different pass catchers to top 300 yards for the fourth time this season. His biggest play came on a 50-yard touchdown to James Washington, but he also found favorite target Diontae Johnson for a three-yard score to open the game. Unfortunately, one of Roethlisberger's final passes was batted into the air before being intercepted, giving him a pick in three straight games. A tough matchup against the Bills awaits in Week 14.
Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing Week 13
Roethlisberger (knee) is listed as active Monday against Washington, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: For maintenance-related reasons, the Steelers listed Roethlisberger as a non-participant on each of their official injury reports this week. Still, his ability to practice Sunday in some capacity indicated an absence Monday wasn't in the cards, per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Indeed, Roethlisberger will be out there versus Washington's second-ranked pass defense (194.6 yards per game).
Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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In line to play Monday
Roethlisberger (knee) participated in practice Sunday and is in line to play Monday against Washington, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger was listed as a non-participant on all three of the Steelers' official injury reports this week, which was done for maintenance-related reasons. Still, there wasn't much worry in Pittsburgh about the veteran quarterback's odds to suit up Monday, and his ability to fit in some on-field work Sunday backs up that optimism. Look for Roethlisberger's status to be clarified about 90 minutes before Monday's 5:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 8:07am by Rotowire.com
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Team unconcerned about availability
The Steelers are planning on having Roethlisberger (knee) start Monday's game versus Washington, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Though Roethlisberger is listed as questionable for the Week 13 contest with the knee injury, the team apparently isn't overly concerned about him potentially sitting out the contest, despite having not practiced Thursday through Saturday. Due to the quicker turnaround for the Week 13 contest after the Steelers played the Ravens this past Wednesday, the 38-year-old was seemingly just receiving some extra maintenance. As Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com points out, Roethlisberger previously started Week…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 6:43am by Rotowire.com
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Earns questionable designation
Roethlisberger (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Washington.
Analysis: Roethlisberger hasn't practiced all week, but all indications seem to suggest it's just for maintenance-related reasons as opposed to anything serious. Coach Mike Tomlin has not hinted that the veteran quarterback could be in danger of missing Monday's contest, but fantasy managers may want to keep on eye on his status ahead of Monday's 5:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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Gets maintenance day Friday
Roethlisberger sat out Friday's practice due to a listed combination of not injury-related/knee, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: That's also how Roethlisberger was listed on Thursday's practice estimate, with Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette characterizing the QB's absence Friday as a maintenance day. With that in mind, we'd expect Roethlisberger to return to a full practice Saturday and approach Monday's game against Washington minus an injury designation.
Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Meager results against Ravens
Roethlisberger completed 36 of 51 pass attempts for 266 yards, one touchdown and one interception Wednesday in the Steelers' 19-14 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Roethlisberger struggled to get in a rhythm and averaged only 5.2 yards per attempt. He managed only two completions of over 20 yards and also failed to throw a touchdown pass until 13 minutes remained in the fourth quarter. Consistently high volumes of pass attempts continue to mask Roethlisberger's inefficiency as a thrower, as he's failed to surpass six yards per attempt in four of his last six contexts. He'll look to bounce back in a Week 13 matchup against Washington on Monday.
Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Steelers-Ravens moved to Wednesday
The NFL has moved Roethlisberger and the Steelers' upcoming matchup against the Ravens from Tuesday to Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Week 12 divisional contest was initially meant to be played Thanksgiving night, but repeated COVID-19 cases on Baltimore's end have since resulted in the game being moved to last Sunday, then Tuesday, and now to Wednesday after another Ravens player tested positive. As a result, Pittsburgh's scheduled Week 13 matchup against Washington this Sunday could also be at risk of postponement, per Schefter.
Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Steelers-Ravens rescheduled
Roethlisberger and the Steelers won't play Sunday against the Ravens after the NFL announced the game was rescheduled for Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: With the Baltimore roster and staff ravaged by positive COVID-19 tests at the moment, this key AFC North matchup already was in peril. The Ravens have closed their team facilities until Monday, so it'll be interesting to see if this game is played at all.
Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Practicing fully
Roethlisberger (quadriceps) practiced fully Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Seelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger was listed as a limited participant Tuesday, but he'll be available for the Steelers' Week 12 game against the Ravens. The game was initially scheduled for Thanksgiving Day before the NFL pushed it back to Sunday at 1:15 p.m. ET due to a surge of positive COVID-19 test results within the Baltimore camp.
Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Ravens-Steelers moved to Sunday
Roethlisberger (quadriceps) and the Steelers won't play the Ravens on Thursday after the game was postponed until Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The scheduling change arrives after several Baltimore players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week. The Ravens-Steelers game is now scheduled to kick off at 1:15 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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Limited by quad issue
Roethlisberger was listed as a limited participant during Tuesday's practice due to a quadriceps injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: As Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com notes, Roethlisberger is showing up on the Steelers' report for the first time all season with an actual injury, as his previous absences or limitations during practice have been for rest or non-injury reasons. While Rothlisberger may be a bit more banged up than normal following the team's Week 11 win over the Jaguars, the quarterback is still expected to tough it out and play in the Steelers' Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Ravens this week.
Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Steers team to 10-0
Roethlisberger completed 32 of 46 pass attempts for 267 yards, throwing two touchdowns and committing one interception during Sunday's 27-3 win against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Roethlisberger worked from a clean pocket for much of the Week 11 victory, as he absorbed zero sacks and just three total QB hits on the afternoon. Jacksonville hung around for much of the first half, as did seemingly overmatched Dallas in a more enduring Week 9 effort. However, Roethlisberger and the Steelers were able to fortify the lead to 14 points with a seven-play, 61-yard drive in the final three minutes of the first half Sunday, culminating the possession with a one-yard Benny Snell TD…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks apart Bengals
Roethlisberger completed 27 of 46 passes for 333 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 10 against the Bengals.
Analysis: Roethlisberger started the game slowly, as the offense generated only six points on the first four possessions. However, he caught fire from there, connecting for touchdowns of 12, 8, 11 and five yards. Despite not practicing all week after close exposure to Vance McDonald (COVID-19), Roethlisberger managed his highest yardage and touchdown totals of the campaign. Roethlisberger will look to keep things rolling in Week 11 in another positive matchup against the Jaguars.
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 6:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated off reserve/COVID-19
Roethlisberger (illness/knee) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: This seemed to be the plan as soon as Roethlisberger was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday. It also appears as if the knee injury which forced the veteran quarterback to leave a portion of last Sunday's game is also not bothering him, which is overall good news for his fantasy prospects this Sunday against the Bengals.
Published: Sat, Nov 14 at 6:59am by Rotowire.com
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Likely off COVID list Saturday
Coach Mike Tomlin indicated Friday that the expectation remains that Roethlisberger (illness/knees) will come off the COVID-19 list Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tomlin added that if all goes as planned, the Steelers will have an extended walk-through with the QB and his teammates to help give Roethlisberger what Pryor describes as "an in-helmet perspective" in advance of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Additionally, Tomlin relays that Roethlisberger was able to receive treatment on his knees throughout the week, while noting that the signal-caller's knees "weren't an issue at all anyway."
Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
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Heads to COVID-19 list
The Steelers placed Roethlisberger (knees) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger was one of four Steelers added to the list on the heels of tight end Vance McDonald testing positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The new players added to the list aren't believed to be COVID-19 positive themselves; instead, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relays that Roethlisberger, running back Jaylen Samuels, linebacker Vince Williams and offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins were deemed "high-risk" close contacts of a positive individual. Roethlisberger will now have to self-isolate and…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 7:09am by Rotowire.com
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Hurts knees in Week 9
Though Roethlisberger injured both of his knees in Sunday's win over the Cowboys, "there is cautious optimism" that the Steelers' starting QB will be able to play Week 10 against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: That assessment arrives after Roethlisberger underwent tests Monday, and with this news his status will need to be monitored closely in the coming days. Next up for the Steelers' QB reps if Roethlisberger misses practice time or game action is Mason Rudolph.
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Big day in Dallas
Roethlisberger completed 29 of 42 passes for 306 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: In a surprisingly close contest between the undefeated Steelers and two-win Cowboys, Roethlisberger was forced to air it out, topping 300 passing yards for the second time in 2020 and throwing three TDs for the third time. The veteran quarterback also left the game briefly at the end of the second quarter after a hard hit, but he was back under center to begin the second half. Roethlisberger could be headed for another big performance if Week 10's clash with Joe Burrow and the Bengals turns…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 8:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on field Sunday
Roethlisberger (knee) returned to Sunday's contest at Dallas, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger left the field near the end of the first half, but not before throwing a 17-yard TD to James Washington. A knee injury was the culprit, but after getting treatment on the affected region Roethlisberger has been cleared to return by the Steelers. He'll look to lead the team back from a 16-9 deficit.
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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In line to return Sunday
Roethlisberger (knee) is slated to return at the start of the second half Sunday at Dallas, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: After he was knocked to the turf near the end of the first half, Roethlisberger clutched at his right knee, but he stayed in the game and finished the drive with a 17-yard touchdown to James Washington. Roethlisberger went to the locker immediately afterward, however, and Lauten confirmed the quarterback is dealing with a knee issue. Still, Roethlisberger will attempt to gut it out in the second half of a close contest with the Cowboys.
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes to locker room before halftime
Roethlisberger (undisclosed) went to the locker room just before halftime of Sunday's game in Dallas, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: On the Steelers' second-to-last possession of the first half, Roethlisberger was knocked to the ground and immediately grabbed at his right knee, per Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. Roethlisberger proceeded to complete the drive with a 17-yard scoring strike to James Washington, but he promptly left the field thereafter. Mason Rudolph took the field when the Steelers got the ball back quickly due to a CeeDee Lamb fumble, so it'll be interesting to see who among Roethlisberger or…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Tosses two TDs, reins in turnovers
Roethlisberger went 21-for-32 passing with 182 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions during Sunday's 28-24 win against the Ravens.
Analysis: Roethlisberger endured a three-interception effort as the Steelers squeaked by the Titans 27-24 last Sunday, but his Week 8 outing was much cleaner in another very closely contested game. The two-time Super Bowl champion has thrown interceptions in just two of his seven appearances this season, leading Pittsburgh to its second 7-0 start in franchise history. A Week 9 matchup against the Cowboys is ultra enticing, as Dallas is tied for 28th in the NFL with 2.3 passing TDs surrendered per game.
Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 5:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles with turnovers
Roethlisberger completed 32 of 49 pass attempts for 268 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 7 against the Titans.
Analysis: Roethlisberger and the Steelers were blistering on offense to begin the game, scoring on their first four possessions. That included a pair of touchdown tosses by Roethlisberger, both of which went to Diontae Johnson (ankle). However, after that, Roethlisberger struggled to take care of the ball, throwing interceptions to end three of the team's final six drives. His inability to take care of the ball spoiled what looked to be the makings a of a strong performance, particularly given that…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 6:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by game script
Roethlisberger completed 14 of 22 pass attempts for 162 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Browns.
Analysis: Roethlisberger turned in an efficient performance but also attempter a season-low 22 pass attempts as the Steelers' cruised to victory. Even with the limited opportunity, Roethlisberger connected with James Washington for a long 28-yard touchdown. He also continued to develop rapport with Chase Claypool for big gains of 36 and 23 yards. With a Week 7 matchup against the Titans on tap, Roethlisberger will likely return to more volume in short order.
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws for three scores
Roethlisberger completed 27 of 34 pass attempts for 239 yards and three touchdowns in Week 5 against the Eagles.
Analysis: Roethlisberger largely played game manager, as he averaged only seven yards per attempt but kept the Steelers' offense moving throughout the game. His longest completion of the day came on a 35-yard touchdown toss to Chase Claypool. Roethlisberger has topped 300 passing yards only once this season, but he boasts 10 passing scores and has thrown only one interception through four games. He'll look to add to that tally in Week 6 against the Browns.
Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Week 4 game called off
Roethlisberger and the Steelers will not take the field Week 4 against the Titans following additional positive COVID-19 tests within the Tennessee organization, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The initial plan was to move the game from Sunday to either Monday or Tuesday, but with reports of additional positive tests from another Titans player and personnel member surfacing, the league ultimately decided it would be best to postpone the contest. The Steelers were originally in line for a Week 8 bye, but it remains to be seen if that will stay intact with a new Week 4 bye now on the calendar.
Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 6:43am by Rotowire.com
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Steelers-Titans to be rescheduled
Roethlisberger and the Steelers won't be in line to play Sunday against the Titans after the NFL announced the game would be rescheduled for Monday or Tuesday.
Analysis: The postponement of Sunday's scheduled game arrives after four Titans players and five team personnel members tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN.com. As a result of the outbreak, the Titans have closed their team facilities until Saturday.
Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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Throws two TD passes
Roethlisberger completed 26 of 36 pass attempts for 237 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 28-21 win over the Texans.
Analysis: Roethlisberger completed 72 percent of his pass attempts while spreading the ball around to seven different receivers. He completed touchdown passes to Eric Ebron and JuJu Smith-Schuster in the second quarter but deferred to the running game a bit more in the second half. Although the yardage total was nothing to hang his hat on, it was a rather efficient performance from Roethlisberger against what has been a surprisingly adept Texans pass defense to this point. He will look to take advantage…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws two TD passes
Roethlisberger completed 29 of 41 pass attempts for 311 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 26-21 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Roethlisberger completed 70 percent of his throws and spread the ball around to nine different receivers. He made use of all his weapons as rookie Chase Claypool caught an 84-yard touchdown pass and second-year wideout Diontae Johnson added a 28-yard score of his own. The veteran took some time to get into the season opener against the Giants, but he's now posted a 5:1 TD:INT and has piled up 540 yassing yards on 73 attempts through two weeks. Roethlisberger will look to continue his bounceback…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Roethlisberger was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Roethlisberger didn't take part in Wednesday's practice for maintenance purposes, which is expected to be the norm over the next 15 weeks of the regular season as the Steelers look to limit the strain on the veteran's surgically-repaired elbow. His ability to take every rep Thursday suggests that Roethlisberger came out of the Steelers' 26-16 win over the Giants on Monday feeling no worse for the wear. In his first competitive action in just under a year, Roethlisberger appeared to settle in…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 17 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets rest day
Roethlisberger (rest) did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Per Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site, Roethlisberger's absence from practice to begin the week is due to the general soreness that comes packaged with suiting up for NFL action at age 38, rather than any specific injury. Using Wednesday as a rest day will be the norm for Roethlisberger this season, Matthews reports. The veteran signal-caller remains on track for Sunday's tilt against the Broncos, though it's notable that top offensive weapons JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), Diontae…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 16 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Tosses three touchdowns in return
Roethlisberger completed 21 of 32 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns in Monday night's 26-16 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Making his first appearance in a calendar year, the veteran QB understandably looked rusty to start, but he found his rhythm in the second quarter and rode that out for the remainder of the game. Roethlisberger's first touchdown came on a 10-yard pass on third down to top wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster, then shortly afterwards he found James Washington for a 13-yard score just before halftime. On the back of steady, turnover-free play and a healthy dose of the running game in the second half, Big…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Been playing in pain for years
Roethlisberger recently relayed that he's been playing with nagging pain in his throwing arm for over 13 years, Terez Paylor of Yahoo Sports reports.
Analysis: It is not a surprise that NFL quarterbacks endure a lot of pain, but it is a bit shocking to learn that Roethlisberger has suffered arm pain for almost his entire professional career. On the bright side, Big Ben says the pain has not returned since having elbow surgery during the offseason. Given the subpar performances of Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges in relief of Roethlisberger in 2019, the Steelers would likely settle for a fraction of the career-high 5,129 passing yards and 34 touchdowns…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 25 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
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Struggling with throwing motion?
Roethlisberger appeared to be short-arming some of his throws during Monday's practice, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
Analysis: Kaboly said the velocity looked fine, but he also mentioned that some of the deep throws reminded him of Philip Rivers' unconventional delivery. Roethlisberger is about 11 months removed from major elbow surgery, and coach Mike Tomlin mentioned a few weeks ago that the veteran quarterback's spirals weren't quite as tight as he'd like them to be. Roethlisberger remains on track for the Week 1 start, but there's no guarantee his arm strength and accuracy return to pre-injury form. Pittsburgh beat…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 6:11am by Rotowire.com
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Feels good after throwing
Roethlisberger (elbow) did a lot of throwing Monday and said he felt great Tuesday morning, Ed Bouchette of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Nearly 11 months removed from elbow surgery, Roethlisberger is on track for the Week 1 start. He's been throwing footballs in some capacity since February, with no report of any setbacks along the way. The 38-year-old quarterback provided some details on his surgery Tuesday morning, noting that he tore three of the five flexor tendons in his throwing elbow. It was a unique injury for an NFL quarterback, but Roethlisberger says his current physical condition is the best he's felt in 13 or 14…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 4 at 8:19am by Rotowire.com
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Looking slim, healthy
Roethlisberger's (elbow) teammate, JuJu Smith-Schuster, said in Wednesday's episode of the "Pardon My Take" podcast that the quarterback is "pretty much back to 100 percent" and should benefit from losing some weight over the offseason, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Coming back from major elbow surgery last September, the 38-year-old said in March that he was throwing without pain for the first time in years. The Steelers have given every indication Roethlisberger will be under center for Week 1, as he's recently been throwing passes to a group that includes Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson, James Washington, Eric Ebron and James Conner. The Pittsburgh offensive line isn't quite what it was a few years ago, but the overall setup remains solidly above…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 29 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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Throwing with teammates
Roethlisberger (elbow) is shown throwing passes to teammates James Conner (quadriceps) and JuJu Smith-Schuster in a video released by the Steelers on Monday.
Analysis: Roethlisberger, who underwent right elbow surgery in September, opens the video stating that he won't cut his hair or shave until he's able to throw a "legit NFL pass" to his teammates. The clip ends with the veteran signal-caller receiving a cut and trim, indicating that his on-field work with Conner and Smith-Schuster represents being able to resume throwing without issues. The Steelers expect the 38-year-old to make a full recovery in time to kick off the 2020 campaign, and being able to…read more
Published: Mon, May 18 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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Doing well in rehab
Roethlisberger (elbow) is expected to be ready when the season begins, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writer Chris Adamski reports. "As we sit here today, we are extremely confident in his readiness," coach Mike Tomlin said.
Analysis: When asked about Roethlisberger's projected availability for the Steelers' season opener September 14 at the Giants, Tomlin added "He's throwing on a rehab schedule, and it's going well, and we fully anticipate him being ready to go for that opener." The Steelers will need Big Ben to stay healthy this season for the offense to improve after being one of the worst in the league last year.
Published: Sat, May 9 at 11:03am by Rotowire.com
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To be ready for Week 1
Roethlisberger (elbow) expects to be healthy for Week 1 of the 2020 season, Ed Bouchette of The Athletic reports. "I was going to be ready to go for OTAs and the minicamps," Roethlisberger said Monday. "That was going to be the plan."
Analysis: Roethlisberger has displayed modest progress in his recovery from September surgery to reattach three ligaments in his throwing elbow, lofting passes in late February and throwing pain-free by the end of March. Along the way, there was an expectation he wouldn't do much during the offseason program and even be limited at the start of training camp. With the former happening virtually this year, Roethlisberger will turn his focus to being ready at the height of summer, though it remains to be…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 6 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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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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