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Cowboys-Chiefs, Colts-Bills highlight Week 11 By The Numbers

There are some great matchups in the NFL's Week 11, including Cowboys-Chiefs. Here are the numbers to know ahead of the games.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Roethlisberger to return in key matchup vs Chargers Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was cleared Saturday to start after passing the NFL's COVID-19 protocols

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Ben Roethlisberger - Set to be activated Roethlisberger will be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and will fly to Los Angeles in anticipation of starting Sunday's prime-time contest against the Chargers, B...

Impact Roethlisberger is expected to fly separately from his teammates, but the expectation is that he'll start Sunday's contest after testing positive for the virus Nov. 13 and missing last week's tie to the Lions. Coach Mike Tomlin previously stated the veteran quarterback is capable of executing the game plan without practicing, so it seems like all systems go for the 39-year-old.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Roethlisberger will start, moved off COVID-19 list

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will start against the Los Angeles Chargers after being removed from the COVID-19 list

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Windows 11 Behind the Curtain: Alex Highsmith Craig Wolfley chats with Steelers Linebacker, Alex Highsmith on Microsoft Teams

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • STEELERS.COM

Ben Roethlisberger Update Boosts Fantasy Outlook for Najee Harris and Diontae Johnson It's no secret that Mason Rudolph is not good, and he showed last week that he's "16 points against the Detroit Lions" level not good. That...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Ben Roethlisberger back from COVID-19 list, expected to start Sunday for Steelers Less than a week after he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is returning to the active roster...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Chargers seek improved play, execution against Steelers The Chargers are 5-4 and straining to remain on pace for a playoff berth, with their offensive rhythm missing and defensive mistakes adding...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

What to watch in NFL Week 11: Do Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes have their swagger back? Aaron Rodgers is dealing with a toe injury, and in the day’s nightcap, the Steelers and Chargers each have something to prove.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Steelers stock watch: Ray Fittipaldo's midseason roster analysis Whose stock is up and whose stock is down at the midway point of the season?

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Joe Haden - Out Week 11 Haden (foot) will not play in Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Haden suffered a foot injury in the Steelers' Week 10 tie with the Lions. His absence in Sunday's upcoming matchup with the Chargers means Justin Layne and James Pierre will presumably be in line for increased snaps.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Watt - Out versus Chargers Watt (hip/knee) will not play in Sunday's Week 11 matchup with the Chargers.

Impact No surprise here, as Watt was unable to practice all week. An MRI earlier in the week revealed no structural damage to his hip. In his absence, Derrek Tuszka will presumably replace him at outside linebacker opposite Alex Highsmith.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 11 injury report: What to know about Chase Young, T.J. Watt, more

Dr. Matt Provencher analyzes injuries to Chase Young, T.J. Watt, Aaron Jones and more as the NFL heads into Week 11.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Isaiahh Loudermilk - Not facing Chargers Loudermilk (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, according to Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site.

Impact Loudermilk played just 32 percent of the snaps last Sunday against Detroit but has already been ruled out of this upcoming contest. His absence shouldn't affect Pittsburgh's defensive plans heavily, though, as he's to play 35 percent of the defensive snaps on any given game this season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Dotson - Ruled out for Sunday Dotson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, according to Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site.

Impact Dotson suffered what appeared to be a high-ankle sprain last Sunday against the Lions, and the fact that he's already been ruled out for the Chargers matchup suggests the issue might be a bit severe. With Dotson out, look for B.J. Finney to replace him at the left guard role.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Roethlisberger - Staying prepared for Week 11 start Roethlisberger (illness) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Friday, but he's taken part in virtual meetings this week and is staying prepared to start Sunday against the Ch...

Impact Roethlisberger tested positive for the virus Nov. 13 and sat out the Steelers' 16-16 tie with the Lions a day later, but because he's vaccinated, he'll be eligible to rejoin the team as soon as he's symptom-free for 48-hour period and submits two negative COVID-19 tests taken 24 hours apart. As Pryor notes, the Steelers can activate Roethlisberger from the reserve/COVID-19 list before Saturday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for Week 11 roster moves even if he hasn't fully cleared all protocols, but he would still need to exit the protocols at some point after that and then arrange separate travel to Los Angeles for the game, as the Steelers' team flight is scheduled to leave Saturday morning. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger is capable of executing the Steelers' game plan even without practicing, so expect him to start if he clears the necessary protocols prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. In the event Roethlisberger is forced to miss another game, Mason Rudolph -- who has taken all the first-team reps in practice this week -- would pick up his 11th career start.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minkah Fitzpatrick - Not playing in Week 11 Fitzpatrick (illness) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Fitzpatrick was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday and head coach Mike Tomlin had already signaled the 24-year-old was not likely to feature this weekend, so his absence shouldn't be surprising. This might lead Tre Norwood to play a bigger role against Los Angeles.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Staley: 4 players on COVID list could play Sunday

Coach Brandon Staley left open the possibility that all four players on the Los Angeles Chargers' reserve/COVID-19 list could be available Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steel...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers at Chargers spread, odds, picks and trends: Expert predictions for Week 11 Sunday Night Football See odds, expert selections and storylines for the Week 11 Sunday Night Football game between the Steelers and the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chase Claypool - Good to go Week 11 Claypool (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Claypool cleared up any concern about his ability to return this weekend from a one-game absence by practicing fully Friday. With Claypool back in the fold, Ray-Ray McCloud is the most likely candidate to see a downsized role after playing a season-high 69 percent of the snaps in last week's 16-16 tie with the Lions. Expect Claypool, Diontae Johnson and James Washington to compose most of the Steelers' three-receiver sets in Los Angeles.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Watt, Haden or Dotson for Steelers as they head to LA

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without star outside linebacker T

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers officially rule out T.J. Watt, Joe Haden, Kevin Dotson for Chargers game While the status of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger remains in limbo, and theoretically could be up in the air until Sunday due to t...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

What Are the Pittsburgh Steelers Saying About the Chargers? Notable comments from Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, Cameron Heyward and more in the lead up to the Week 11 game vs. the Los Angles Charge...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Steelers C Kendrick Green: 'No excuse' for miscues on snaps Rookies will make rookie mistakes and Steelers center Kendrick Green made plenty of them in Pittsburgh’s tie with the Detroit Lions on Sunda...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Green on preparing to face the LA Chargers Kendrick Green speaks with the media about the upcoming Chargers game

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • STEELERS.COM