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Ben Roethlisberger had an unforgettable start to the season in 2018, going through five turnovers against the Browns in Week 1 draw. We found out later that the Steelers veteran suffered an elbow injury at the end of overtime, coach Mike Tomlin described it as part of the "bumps and bruises" associated with normal play.
But Roethlisberger did not practice Wednesday, which is not necessarily unusual, as Tomlin is known to give some of his veterans this day off during the season. But Big Ben did not train on Thursday either, which raises questions about his ability to play Sunday at home against the Chiefs.
"We'll see how I feel tomorrow," Roethlisberger told reporters.
Typically, if a player does not practice on Friday, Tomlin does not play it on Sunday.
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In case you forgot, the Steelers cut veteran backups Landry Jones just before the season and kept the fourth round pick Joshua Dobbs with 2018 third round Mason Rudolph. Neither quarter beat the regular season, although first-year offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner insisted Dobbs is ready if necessary.
But before the Chiefs tear up their defensive play plan, it's instructive to remember that Roethilsberger has a history of, say, exaggerating injuries to play and play well.
There is also this: For some reason, Andy Reid is fighting against the teams coached by Mike Tomlin. The Steelers beat the Chiefs twice in 2016 (including the playoffs) and again last season. Pittsburgh is 4-1 since coming to Kansas City in 2013. Since 2007, when Tomlin was hired, Pittsburgh is 6-2 to the Chiefs, including 3-0 at Heinz Field.
The Steelers' only loss came in a 2015 match, when a wounded Roethlisberger was replaced by Landry Jones in the lineup. For the moment, six of the eight CBSSports.com experts choose Pittsburgh to win.
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