| 2/28/2013 8:04:00 PM |
Description: Similar to what Tom Brady did for the Patriots earlier this week, Ben Roethlisberger freed up cap room for the Steelers by agreeing to restructure his contract. | Insight: Pittsburgh can use the extra money to re-sign free agent wideout Mike Wallace later this offseason. Roethlisberger racked up 26 touchdowns and 3,265 passing yards in 13 games in 2012. | | |
| 12/30/2012 5:34:00 PM |
Description: He didn't throw for many yards, but Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's three touchdowns with zero turnovers Sunday against the Browns will do just fine for fantasy owners. | Insight: Roethlisberger's 26 passing touchdowns tied 2009-10 for the second-most in his career, but this season will mostly be remembered for the three weeks Big Ben missed due to injuries, causing Pittsburgh's offense to shut down. | | |
| 12/23/2012 5:46:00 PM |
Description: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was picked twice Sunday against the Bengals, which basically canceled out his 220 yards and one touchdown. | Insight: Roethlisberger missed three games with injuries from Week 11-13 but returned to throw for 624 yards and five scores over the last two games. | | |
| 12/9/2012 7:33:00 PM |
Description: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger returned to the lineup Sunday against the Chargers and threw for 285 yards and three scores with two turnovers. | Insight: Roethlisberger was on the sidelines for about a month while recovering from rib and shoulder injuries suffered during a Week 9 win over Kansas City. His presence immediately gives Pittsburgh's receivers fantasy value again. | | |
| 12/6/2012 9:35:00 PM |
Description: Head coach Mike Tomlin has officially announced that Ben Roethlisberger will be the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Chargers. | Insight: Roethlisberger was on the sidelines for about a month while recovering from rib and shoulder injuries suffered during a Week 9 win over Kansas City. Charlie Batch will head mercifully back to the bench as Big Ben gets set to take on San Diego's 21st ranked pass defense. | | |
| 12/5/2012 4:37:00 PM |
Description: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, ribs) made all the throws in Wednesday's practice according to coach Mike Tomlin and is expected to start in Week 14. | Insight: We will know more when we see how his body rebounds for Thursday, but it's looking good for him to play Sunday. The return of Big Ben would also signal to fantasy owners that Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Heath Miller could be viable fantasy receivers. | | |
| 12/4/2012 11:47:00 AM |
Description: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, ribs) is expected to start in Week 14, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. | Insight: We will know more when we see him on the field at Wednesday's first practice of the week. The return of Big Ben would also signal to fantasy owners that Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Heath Miller could be viable fantasy receivers. | | |
| 11/30/2012 2:08:00 PM |
Description: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, ribs) has been ruled out for Week 13, according to beat writer Gerry Dulac. | Insight: This is not surprising considering the way Roethlisberger practiced this week. Week 12 starter Charlie Batch (38.7 QB rating) was as bad as Byron Leftwich, but Batch will get one more chance Sunday against the Ravens. All Pittsburgh receivers should be benched until Big Ben makes his comeback. | | |
| 11/27/2012 3:43:00 PM |
Description: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, ribs) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Ravens. Coach Mike Tomlin said he will "leave the door open," but a source told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he would be "shocked" if Roethlisberger played. | Insight: Week 12 starter Charlie Batch (38.7 QB rating) was as bad as Byron Leftwich and if the Steelers are going to make a run at the playoffs they must have Roethlisberger under center. Batch will get one more chance Sunday against the Ravens. All Pittsburgh receivers should be benched until Big Ben makes his comeback. | | |
| 11/26/2012 11:30:00 AM |
Description: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, ribs) is apparently going to try and return for Week 13, according to Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. | Insight: Week 12 starter Charlie Batch (38.7 QB rating) was as bad as Byron Leftwich and if the Steelers are going to make a run at the playoffs they must have Roethlisberger under center. Fantasy owners of Big Ben and Mike Wallace are praying for his return to the field. | | |
| 11/22/2012 1:27:00 PM |
Description: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, ribs) is "expected back" for Week 13 and hasn't been ruled out as the emergency quarterback Sunday. SOURCE: Jason La Canfora, CBSSports.com | Insight: Charlie Batch will start but Roethlisberger is making fantastic progress in his recovery, sources said. Brian Hoyer is expected to back up Batch Sunday. | | |
| 11/19/2012 4:02:00 PM |
Description: Team doctors believe Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger could be ready to play by Week 13 according to ESPN. Roethlisberger missed Sunday's game against Baltimore with rib and shoulder injuries. | Insight: Byron Leftwich also got hurt on Sunday, meaning that Charlie Batch is likely to get the start Sunday in Cleveland. Roethlisberger was originally expected to miss at least three weeks but it wouldn't be surprising to see the veteran jump back into the fold a week early. He does have a history of playing through injuries. | | |
| 11/18/2012 11:49:00 AM |
Description: The earliest Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger could return from his rib and shoulder injuries would be Week 14 against San Diego according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. | Insight: That means the Steelers will have to suffer through at least three more weeks with Byron Leftwich at quarterback. Assemble your lineup accordingly. | | |
| 11/14/2012 11:34:00 AM |
Description: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a rib injury along with the shoulder problem and won't play Sunday, according to Adam Schefter. | Insight: Big Ben has a well documented history of playing through injuries but this could be the one that knocks him out for one or more games. Fantasy owners should plan a strategy which doesn't include Roethlisberger in Week 11. | | |
| 11/13/2012 5:11:00 PM |
Description: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) is "doubtful" to play Sunday against the Ravens. SOURCE: Jason La Canfora, CBSSports.com | Insight: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin called Big Ben "questionable" due to a sprained SC joint, but a source told La Canfora "doubtful" is more realistic. Big Ben has a well documented history of playing through injuries but this could be the one that knocks him out for one or more games. The good news is that there's no separation to the shoulder. | | |
| 11/13/2012 12:54:00 PM |
Description: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a "sternoclavicular sprain" according to coach Mike Tomlin. It is a trauma to the joint connecting his clavicle to his sternum. Surgery is not usually required, but it is very painful. | Insight: Tomlin said that Big Ben is questionable for Sunday night against Baltimore, but then began talking about backup Byron Leftwich. He'll have more MRIs and we should get a clearer picture later. | | |
| 11/13/2012 11:59:00 AM |
Description: We are still awaiting official confirmation, but Ed Werder is reporting that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sustained a significant injury to his right shoulder in Pittsburgh's win over Kansas City. | Insight: Roethlisberger couldn't have picked a worse time with the Pittsburgh facing Baltimore twice in the next three weeks. Big Ben has been known to come back sooner than expected from injuries, but at this point we are thinking he'll miss a few games. | | |
| 10/28/2012 4:38:00 PM |
Description: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns with zero picks in Sunday's game against the Redskins. | Insight: Roethlisberger tossed short touchdowns to Leonard Pope, Heath Miller and Will Johnson, which should frustrate owners of Mike Wallace (7-62) and Antonio Brown (4-38). | | |
| 10/20/2012 10:27:00 AM |
Description: ESPN's John Clayton confirmed on SportsCenter that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will suit up for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Roethlisberger sprained his ankle in practice earlier in the week. | Insight: Pittsburgh will probably rely on Roethlisberger a little more than usual Sunday without the aid of star running backs Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) and Isaac Redman (ankle). | | |
| 10/18/2012 3:14:00 PM |
Description: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger left Thursday's practice after suffering a right ankle injury. | Insight: Another day, another injury for Big Ben. We've seen this guy play through almost everything football has thrown his way, so an ankle injury team beat writer Mike Bires described as minor shouldn't be a problem. | | |
