Ben Roethlisberger: It’s killing me to watch

Posted by Josh Alper on November 26, 2012, 10:38 AM EST
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Sunday morning brought a report that Steelers quarterback [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] on Monday in hopes of getting on the field for next Sunday’s matchup with the Ravens.

That reports came before the Steelers turned the ball over eight times and lost 20-14 for the Browns. The loss means that the Ravens can knock them out of the race for the division title with a win in Week 13 and the play of the offense made it clear that a loss is the likeliest outcome if Roethlisberger can’t return. Roethlisberger said Sunday that he’s going to give it his best shot.

“I’m [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.],” Roethlisberger said, via Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “It’s killing me to watch.”

He’s not alone. The Steelers have scored just 17 points on offense in the two games that Roethlisberger’s missed with rib and shoulder injuries.

One member of the Ravens is pretty sure that he’ll be seeing Roethlisberger on the field in Baltimore next week.

“I don’t know what kind of medicine the Steelers will put Ben Roethlisberger on this week, but they’re going to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.],” Ravens running back [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] said, via Peter King in his Monday Morning Quarterback column for SI.com.


The decision on Roethlisberger will likely come down to the wire and the same is true of the Steelers’ chances of making the playoffs if they aren’t able to snap their two-game skid against the AFC North leaders.

He's better off watching. With this coaching staff,and the ol sometimes,he's putting his career in jeopardy this season with the injury he has

It may kill him to play...not worth it.