The Steelers take on the Chiefs on Saturday night at Heinz Field in the second preseason game of 2019.
Much to no one’s surprise, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be held out for a second straight week. Going by recent exhibition season trends, you can expect Roethlisberger to play a few series next week in the all-important dress rehearsal third preseason game and no series at all a few days later in the fourth.
The question comes up every preseason: should Steelers starters—specifically, Roethlisberger—play more as a means to get ready for the regular season?