Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is listed as probable on the team's injury report.
Ben Roethlisberger injury update: Steelers QB primed for big fantasy output in Week 13
The Steelers expect to get Ben Roethlisberger back into their huddle on Sunday despite suffering a concussion in Week 12. We break down the fantasy implications.
Roethlisberger was forced to exit in the fourth quarter of the Week 12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and then watched as his backup Landry Jones was promptly intercepted. The Steelers put their franchise quarterback through the NFL's concussion protocol, which he passed through in time to practice at full capacity in preparation for the Indianapolis Colts.
Fantasy impact: Though concussions can easily make the status of an NFL player murky for the following week, there doesn’t appear to be any doubt that Roethlisberger will suit up on Sunday night. It’s especially fortunate for fantasy owners on the verge of making the playoffs that he will not only suit up, but there won’t be any ambiguity over his status with a late game on the docket.
Roethlisberger is a surefire QB1 against a Colts secondary that will likely have fits covering all of the Steelers’ receiving threats.
