Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4-0)
AFC North players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each AFC North team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Ravens QB Joe Flacco.
PLAYER NEWS
Batch, Charlie (QB)
The Steelers re-signed Batch to a one-year contract on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Batch, a Pittsburgh native who was drafted by Detroit in 1998 out of Eastern Michigan, will enter his 15th NFL season and 11th with the Steelers. He threw for just 208 yards last season, but is 5-2 as a Pittsburgh starter.
Batch, a Pittsburgh native who was drafted by Detroit in 1998 out of Eastern Michigan, will enter his 15th NFL season and 11th with the Steelers. He threw for just 208 yards last season, but is 5-2 as a Pittsburgh starter.
Roethlisberger, Ben (QB)
Roethlisberger has dropped consecutive playoff games after Sunday's 29-23 OT loss at Denver.
The two-time Super Bowl champion was 22 for 40 for 289 yards with one TD, one interception and five sacks. He is 10-4 all-time in the postseason.
The two-time Super Bowl champion was 22 for 40 for 289 yards with one TD, one interception and five sacks. He is 10-4 all-time in the postseason.
Sanders, Emmanuel (WR)
Sanders had six catches for 81 yards in Sunday's 29-23 OT loss at Denver.
Sanders stepped up a day in which Pro Bowler Mike Wallace was blanketed by Denver.
Sanders stepped up a day in which Pro Bowler Mike Wallace was blanketed by Denver.
Redman, Isaac (RB)
Redman carried 17 times for 121 yards in Sunday's 29-23 OT loss at Denver.
Redman filled in admirably for an injured Rashard Mendenhall.
Redman filled in admirably for an injured Rashard Mendenhall.
Roethlisberger, Ben (QB)
A sprained left ankle won't keep Roethlisberger out of Sunday's AFC wild card game in Denver.
Roethlisberger practiced Friday and was listed as probable despite a high ankle sprain that's bothered him for the last month. He originally hurt the ankle Dec. 8 in a win over Cleveland then missed a start against St. Louis on Christmas Eve. He started against the Browns last Sunday and acknowledged the ankle suffered a "setback" sometime in the second half.
Roethlisberger practiced Friday and was listed as probable despite a high ankle sprain that's bothered him for the last month. He originally hurt the ankle Dec. 8 in a win over Cleveland then missed a start against St. Louis on Christmas Eve. He started against the Browns last Sunday and acknowledged the ankle suffered a "setback" sometime in the second half.
2011 STANDINGS
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0.750 |
| Pittsburgh | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0.750 |
| Cincinnati | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0.563 |
| Cleveland | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0.250 |
2011 SCHEDULE
| Wk | Opp | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Cleveland | 12/08/11 @ 8:20 p.m. | W 14-3 |
| 15 | @ San Francisco | 12/19/11 @ 8:30 p.m. | L 3-20 |
| 16 | St. Louis | 12/24/11 @ 1 p.m. | W 27-0 |
| 17 | @ Cleveland | 1/01/12 @ 4:15 p.m. | W 13-9 |
| Post | @ Denver | 1/08/12 @ 4:30 p.m. | L 23-29 (OT) |
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Roethlisberger, Ben |
| Rushing | Mendenhall, Rashard |
| Receiving | Wallace, Mike |
| Defense | Clark, Ryan |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Woodley, LaMarr | LB | hamstring | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Scott, Jonathan | T | back | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Roethlisberger, Ben | QB | ankle | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Pouncey, Maurkice | C | ankle | Did Not Participate in Practice |
| Fri | Polamalu, Troy | S | calf | Full Participation in Practice |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen, Cortez | 1/08/12 | shoulder | out |
| Woodley, LaMarr | 1/08/12 | hamstring | Probable |
| Moore, Mewelde | 1/08/12 | knee | out |
| Pouncey, Maurkice | 1/08/12 | ankle | questionable |
| Harrison, James | 1/08/12 | toe | Probable |
| Keisel, Brett | 1/08/12 | groin | Probable |
| Legursky, Doug | 1/08/12 | shoulder | Probable |
| Polamalu, Troy | 1/08/12 | calf | Probable |
| Roethlisberger, Ben | 1/08/12 | ankle | Probable |
| Scott, Jonathan | 1/08/12 | back | Probable |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| McFadden, Bryant | 2/08/12 | cut |
| Battle, Arnaz | 2/08/12 | cut |
| Rolle, Myron | 2/08/12 | From Titans to Steelers signed |
| Stewart, Juamorris | 2/08/12 | From Cardinals to Steelers signed |
| Hicks, Brandon | 2/08/12 | From Bills to Steelers signed |
| Saunders, Weslye | 2/07/12 | suspended - 4 games (undisclosed) |
| Colon, Willie | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - triceps |
| Leftwich, Byron | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - fractured left arm |
| Mendenhall, Rashard | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - torn right ACL |
| Sepulveda, Daniel | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - right knee |
Poll
In the fourth matchup of PFW's video series "Best Offense Battle," which offense do you believe is better?
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