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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.