Steelers Notebook: Big Ben is best of week in AFC
Thursday, November 15, 2007
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thursday, November 15, 2007
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Ben Roethlisberger was named AFC player of the week, yet the biggest surprise is that it's only the second time he has won it in his four-year career.
He's also moving up in the Steelers' record books. He's second with 74 touchdown passes and is on pace to snap his passer-rating record. He has a 110.2 passer rating. His 98.6 rating in 2005 is the team's all-time best, and his 98.1 in 2004 ranks second.
"I honestly don't even know it until people bring it up," Roethlisberger said of the records and honors. "That's not something I've ever focused on. I focus on what the Steelers are doing. Obviously, I hope I can play here for many years, and that will take care of itself as time comes."
The AFC honored Roethlisberger for his performance in a 31-28 victory Sunday against Cleveland.
He completed 23 of 34 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a 30-yard score to rally the Steelers from a 21-6 deficit to victory.
Although coach Mike Tomlin said earlier that minor injuries might prevent Roethlisberger from practicing yesterday, he went through a full drill.
He's also moving up in the Steelers' record books. He's second with 74 touchdown passes and is on pace to snap his passer-rating record. He has a 110.2 passer rating. His 98.6 rating in 2005 is the team's all-time best, and his 98.1 in 2004 ranks second.
"I honestly don't even know it until people bring it up," Roethlisberger said of the records and honors. "That's not something I've ever focused on. I focus on what the Steelers are doing. Obviously, I hope I can play here for many years, and that will take care of itself as time comes."
The AFC honored Roethlisberger for his performance in a 31-28 victory Sunday against Cleveland.
He completed 23 of 34 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a 30-yard score to rally the Steelers from a 21-6 deficit to victory.
Although coach Mike Tomlin said earlier that minor injuries might prevent Roethlisberger from practicing yesterday, he went through a full drill.
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