Posts Tagged ‘Charlie Batch’

Playoff Challenge owners take a pass on bye week players

Even with the lure of double points, most owners shied away from starting players on bye weeks in the first run of the NFL Playoff Challenge. But there were some interesting names that found their way into lineups.

Three and out: No Big Ben? Expect more Mendenhall

It looks like Ben Roethlisberger could sit out the remainder of the regular season. That could put a lot more of the offensive burden on the shoulders of Rashard Mendenhall

Three and out: Grab Steelers Batch, just in case

Ben Roethlisberger is a game-time decision for the Steelers. Hopefully fantasy owners have a contingency plan ready.

Steelers’ Roethlisberger playing through injury

It’s certainly not a welcomed sight for the Steelers any time QB Ben Roethlisberger is limping around the field.

MAC is stacked in Super Bowl XLV

With two teams from middle America in the Super Bowl, it’s only fitting that the Middle American Conference is representing something fierce with 16 total players on both rosters.

Hillis OK to help Browns rookie QB McCoy vs. Steelers

Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy will make his first NFL start Sunday. The bad news? He’ll face the Steelers’ blitz-crazy defense. The good news? He’ll have bruising RB Peyton Hillis at his disposal.

Steelers still perfect as Big Big return looms

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-0, and one week away from getting starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back on the practice field. Imagine that.

Noteworthy nuggets from Week 3

A look at a few of the notes to come off the NFL Network research desk in Week 3.

Steelers QB Dixon carted off with apparent knee injury

Steelers QB Dennis Dixon was carted off the sidelines during the second quarter at LB Field with an apparent left knee injury.

Tuesday bullets: Johnson sets sights on new heights

A quick look at some of the stories on the radar on Tuesday.

Dameshek: Steelers will be fine with Dixon

While I feel bad for QB Byron Leftwich, I don’t think it means Steeler fans should throw in the Terrible Towel.

Steelers’ QB battle heats up off the field, too

Is Dennis Dixon unhappy with his slot in the Steelers’ quarterback pecking order? His agent sure seems to be, according to a published report.

Tomlin cautions not to read too much into OTAs

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin met with the media Wednesday for the first time since QB Ben Roethlisberger returned to the practice field.

Woodson: Dixon is best choice for Steelers

NFL Network analysts Solomon Wilcots and Rod Woodson see Dennis Dixon as the best short-term replacement for Ben Roethlisberger.

Tomlin: Leftwich has ‘bulk’ of Steelers’ first-team reps

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin touched on his quarterback competition Tuesday, acknowledging at this early stage that Byron Leftwich has received “the bulk” of first-team repetitions.

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