Tomlin: Ben Roethlisberger (knee) surgery successful; injury 'not long-term'

Oct 17, 2016

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent “successful” arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this morning.

Roethlisberger injured his left meniscus during the second quarter of Sunday's 30-15 loss in Miami. He left the game but returned in the second half and finished the game. Afterward he said he felt “something funny” in the knee.

Roethlisberger is resting at home and is expected to make a full recovery, Tomlin said.

“Though we do not know a specific timetable for when he will be able to return to the field, we are confident this injury is not long-term,” Tomlin added.

Related players: Landry Jones

Fantasy Impact:

The hope is Roethlisberger only misses Week 7 and the team's bye in Week 8 has him ready for Week 9 against the Ravens. Landry Jones will get the start in Week 7 against the Patriots, it appears, although the story said he has yet to be given word he will be the starter.

yesterday

Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.