Steelers Injury Report Highlighted By Ben Roethlisberger, LaMarr Woodley

by Joel Thorman on Nov 26, 2011 12:00 PM CST

The Kansas City Chiefs injury report had four players listed -- three are questionable and one has been ruled out -- and once again that's less than their opponent. The Pittsburgh Steelers have seven players listed on the injury report including some big names like LaMarr Woodley, Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Poalmalu.

Three Steelers players are questionable: WR Arnaz Battle (hamstring), LB Stevenson Sylvester (calf), LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring).

The big name there is Woodley and he's expected to miss this game. (That scream you just heard was Tyler Palko jumping for joy.) Woodley has missed two games in a row so this is expected to make three.

And there are four players that are probable: LB James Harrison (back), S Troy Polamalu (ribs), QB Ben Roethlisberger (right thumb), WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee).

OK, let's go in order here. 1.) Harrison had an eye injury but returned to the field in Week 9 but the Steelers are listing this as a back injury. He should be good to go. 2.) Polamalu's ribs don't seem to be a problem. 3.) Roethlisberger suffered a crack thumb in Week 10 against the Bengals but they've been saying all week he's going to play. 4.) Sanders hasn't played since Oct. 30 but it sounds like this is the week he'll return.

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Hasn't Harrison had issues with his back before?

I can’t say with the injury report it brings much hope to the game though

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by BAMFSpecialOps on Nov 26, 2011 12:07 PM CST reply actions

I have a feeling the Steeelers could lose their top 2 Qb's and still have the best QB on the field Sunday.

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by saskwatch on Nov 26, 2011 12:33 PM CST up reply actions

He had 2 back surgeries

in the off-season and then the fractured orbital in the Texans game. His first game back was Nov. 6th (where he had a monster game; the man is just relentless.) Woodley is chomping at the bit to play, but hamstring injuries really can be aggravated easily. We need Woodley more down the stretch, Jason Woirlds is his back up and does a nice job.

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by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 26, 2011 5:19 PM CST up reply actions

anything helps

CHIEFS DYNASTY – we’re kind of a big deal

by kabrink on Nov 26, 2011 12:23 PM CST reply actions

This Steelers team is dangerous.

If you make a mistake they will burn you and score a long TD.

by rdlvegas85 on Nov 26, 2011 12:41 PM CST reply actions

This is true.

I still look for a good showing from the Chiefs, though. It’s a national stage and it seems like everyone really prepares well for us.

I will admit; I’m hoping for a 40+ yarder from Ben to Mike Wallace for a TD. We haven’t had a WR line-up like this in, well, forever. Cover Wallace (if possible) and Antonio Brown will step up. Overlook Sanders and it spells trouble. Never count Ward out if he’s on the field and Cotchery has been a nice addition.

We will trade Cotchery for Eric Berry though… even on crutches. Think about it ….

by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 26, 2011 5:29 PM CST up reply actions