Costly Win? Big Ben hurt vs. Ravens
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PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- Ben Roethlisberger was knocked out, but the Pittsburgh Steelers still were able to punch their way to another victory.
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The Bus has left town and quarterback  Big Ben has been struck down by appendicitis, but the Super  Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers are keen to show they still  belong in the NFL's fast lane.
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Jamal Lewis made his return to the lineup, but Ed Reed had the historic return for the Baltimore Ravens. Reed returned an interception an NFL-record 106 yards for a touchdown with 26 seconds remaining as the
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens  tackle Jonathan Ogden was hurt during Thursday's pre-season  affair against the New York Giants.
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Once again, we are confronted with the essential difference between Him and Us. We, of course, have been thinking about the Pittsburgh Steelers since the instant that horrendous game of Oct. 31 ended. "We" would include fans, media, and, I am sure, many of the players themselves, and we have been lusting to see a rematch between the Steelers and ...
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There were two players the Giants could not afford to lose to injury. Running back Tiki Barber was one. The other is now done for the season.
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Lake Forest - The Bears victory against Green Bay came with a heavy price. Mike Brown suffered an Achilles tendon injury in the closing minutes of the game that will end his season.
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The Bus has left town and quarterback   Big Ben has been struck down by appendicitis, but the Super   Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers are keen to show they still   belong in the NFL's fast lane.
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SAN ANTONIO -- With big, bad Ben Wallace back in the lineup, the Detroit Pistons almost rallied from a big deficit for a big win. A bigger night from their big man might&#39;ve helped.
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It turns out Ben Roethlisberger didn't need a glove on his right hand as much as extra protection for his right foot. The rookie quarterback broke several toes on his foot during the Pittsburgh Steelers' AFC title game loss to the New England Patriots, but doesn't blame the injury for his erratic play.
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INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- A week after baffling rookie Eli Manning, the Baltimore Ravens face his older brother Peyton Manning, who is on the verge of NFL history, on Sunday night.
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The Eagles' collapse against the New  York Giants on Sunday was more costly than a game in the  standings after Philadelphia learned pass-rushing defensive end  Jevon Kearse could be out for the season with a knee injury.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers had plenty of excuses for losing this season: Kendall Simmons' knee and Kendrell Bell's oft-injured groin. Chad Scott's knee and Plaxico Burress' thigh. Tommy Maddox's elbow and Casey Hampton's knee. So much for excuses. So much for losing.
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Oops. OK, so the big game Jan. 23 will be in Pittsburgh, after all. I mean, that's all we really care about, isn't it?
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1. In a dominating 20-7 win Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers ran roughshod over the Baltimore Ravens to manufacture their 13th consecutive win of the season and cripple the visitors&#39; playoff hopes.
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1. In the Baltimore Ravens&#39; 20-10 defeat Sunday night to the Indianapolis Colts that damages their outlook for an AFC wild-card berth, quarterback Kyle Boller threw critical two interceptions with the team in scoring position.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers got some extra motivation when odds were released for the AFC championship game: They were 3-point underdogs to New England despite having the NFL's best record, despite being at home and despite having beaten the Patriots.