Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger may not have a concussion, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Ben Roethlisberger may not have a concussion, per report, fantasy upside remains high
The Steelers’ signal caller had an early exit from Week 12’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Roethlisberger reported concussion symptoms to his team's trainers late in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and was replaced by Landry Jones on the Steelers' final drive. However, having concussion symptoms doesn't necessarily mean that a player has suffered a concussion, and the Steelers' quarterback could quickly be cleared to practice for the team's upcoming matchup with the Indianapolis Colts.
Fantasy impact: It appears that the Steelers have dodged a bullet, as Roethlisberger has had several injury scares throughout the course of the season. He had already missed four games due to a knee injury and was carted off the field with a foot injury in Week 9 but did not miss any subsequent games. Roethlisberger’s presence instantly adds fantasy credibility throughout the Steelers offense, and his absence dashes its upside.
If Roethlisberger is cleared in time for Week 13, he is a no-brainer QB1 once again.
