Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will rest his injured knee for Week 7. His official status was announced during an interview with head coach Mike Tomlin on Sunday morning. Roethlisberger's absence means that quarterback Landry Jones will take the field against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jones played well in limited time in Week 6, completing 8 of 12 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns. Roethlisberger is only four weeks removed from his MCL sprain. The team is likely resting him in hopes he can suit up for a division rivalry against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8.
Ben Roethlisberger injury update: Steelers QB inactive for fantasy owners Week 7
Ben Roethlisberger will sit out another week. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Roethlisberger owners may be better off knowing that the Steelers are resting their star quarterback for another week. Another week of rest for Roethlisberger means it's more likely that he'll be more effective on the field when he does return. Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant and Le'Veon Bell owners are anxiously awaiting his return as well. All three players will benefit from Roethlisberger's return when it happens. Meanwhile, Landry Jones is a low-end QB2 that is difficult to trust despite the great match up. He can be streamed in two-quarterback leagues if needed.
