The results of Ben Roethlisberger’s surgery this week indicate that Ben will miss four to six weeks of the season. That means he may not return until after Thanksgiving. The Steelers host New England Sunday. (the latest Super Bowl odds after week seven show New England as the AFC favorite (7-2). Minnesota and Seattle as favorites in the NFC (6-1). The Steelers have dropped from a pre-season favorite to sixth overall, but still second in the AFC (12-1 down from 6-1).
Tonight in Thursday Night Football: Green Bay will host Chicago. Kick-off is 8:25pm. The Packers are beat up like the Pittsburgh Steelers, with seven players ruled out tonight. The Packers will be missing running backs Eddie Lacy and James Starks. They had to acquire Knile Davis from Kansas City this week, who will join Don Jackson from their practice squad. Their top three cornerbacks and a safety are also out.
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