Without starting Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger the odds are stacked against the Steelers. The Patriots appear to be the best team in the AFC and prior to the Miami game this seemed like the game that would determine first place in the Conference. The Steelers lost at the Dolphins last week in a classic trap game. More importantly they lost their QB for what looks to be between two and four weeks.
Losing Ben for a few weeks in the season is nothing new but does come at a most inopportune time. The defense has to make significant improvement to keep the game competitive and the coaching staff better have a solid plan.