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.

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

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers proved in Week 1 they have Dennis Dixon’s back. Veterans Hines Ward and James Farriorcalled upon their teammates to pick up the young quarterback in his second career start.

Much is being said about coach Mike Tomlin’s unwillingness to guarantee that Ben Roethlisberger will be the Steelers’ starting quarterback when he returns from a four-game NFL suspension.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said on Sirius NFL Radio (via USA Today) that he is not committed to starting QB Ben Roethlisberger when he returns from suspension.

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

I think you can actually use Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension to your advantage. Here’s how.

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

This is what I get for being so high on Steelers WR Mike Wallace. Second-year QB Dennis Dixon could end up starting for the Steelers in the wake of Byron Leftwich’s knee injury. Leftwich went to the hospital for an MRI.

Has Dennis Dixon done enough to unseat Byron Leftwich as the interim starter in Pittsburgh?

Steelers Mike Tomlin said Dennis Dixon will take some first-team reps against the Broncos on Sunday.

Which quarterback is the better option to start for the Steelers — Byron Leftwich or Dennis Dixon?

With each passing day, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback blueprint (for lack of a better term) becomes a little bit more clear. Sort of.

Following his performance in the preseason opener, Dennis Dixon is gaining support to get a shot to be the (interim) starter for the Steelers.