Big Ben - fractured wrist? reports are he will still play (1 Viewer)

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2287915-injury-update-ben-roethlisberger-has-fractured-wrist-will-play-in-week-14

 

[shadyridr]

Uh oh, guess he's gonna start hitting the college bars again.

 

[Reegus]

Bump bell

 

[mquinnjr]

Bump bell

Bump down Brown, can't see this as being a positive if Ben doesn't play or plays injured. This week will be telling.

 

[Phenomena]

That sucks =(

Against CIN I don't think they were going to throw a ton anyway.

But Ben did throw a few TDs and a lot of yards after the injury, so that's a good sign. Hopefully the swelling isn't an issue.

 

[Soulfly3]

Ben denied the reports.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

yeah seems odd its not out there more, steeler homer buddy of mine texted me the bleecher report and said a Pitt radio station is saying it as well

 

[Soulfly3]

Ben says no.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/03/roethlisberger-says-his-wrist-isnt-broken/

 

[MattFancy]

That sucks =(

Against CIN I don't think they were going to throw a ton anyway.

But Ben did throw a few TDs and a lot of yards after the injury, so that's a good sign. Hopefully the swelling isn't an issue.

When did it happen in the game? If it was early, seems to be a good sign he can gut it out considering he threw for 432yds and 2 TDs.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Something was definitely up with his non-throwing wrist on Sunday, he was even handing off with the opposite hand when running to that injured side. But he settled down and then got it going, albeit in garbage time.

 

[Jerry Curl]

Uh oh.

 

[joffer]

clear as mud

 

[iamkoza]

threw for 400+ after hurting it . he must be able to tolerate the pain

 

[Braktastic]

Ben says no.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/03/roethlisberger-says-his-wrist-isnt-broken/

I'm not saying he's lying, but what do you expect him to say? "Yeah, my wrist is fractured. Please come gunning for me so it breaks clean off"?

 

[Gottabesweet]

5 Td's

 

[Dizzy]

That sucks =(

Against CIN I don't think they were going to throw a ton anyway.

But Ben did throw a few TDs and a lot of yards after the injury, so that's a good sign. Hopefully the swelling isn't an issue.

When did it happen in the game? If it was early, seems to be a good sign he can gut it out considering he threw for 432yds and 2 TDs.

2nd QTR I believe.

 

[Jerry Curl]

Seeing nothing about it on Twitter.

 

[VikingFrog]

Ben says no.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/03/roethlisberger-says-his-wrist-isnt-broken/

I don't follow the Steelers much. The comments in that article are all over Ben for exaggerating injuries. I've never known that was a thing for him. I've always thought of him as that guy that toughs it out through those injuries.

Learn something new every day.

 

[Futz]

If true some things to consider. Adrenaline and halftime pain killers can go a long way to get you throw A game. If it's truly fractured (doesn't always mean a complete break), you are going to have some swelling and significant inflammation after the fact especially when you consider how much duress he put it under. I would not expect him to be startable this week in FF as they would do their best to protect it IF he even plays. Especially against a Cincy pass D that's pretty good.

 

[Jerry Curl]

Mort said Big Ben did not practice on "The Insiders" and said Ben said his wrist is not fractured just sore.

 

[Milkman]

I remember watching the play where he hurt it. It looked like it could be a potentially serious injury at the time.

 

[belljr]

Something was definitely up with his non-throwing wrist on Sunday, he was even handing off with the opposite hand when running to that injured side. But he settled down and then got it going, albeit in garbage time.

he hurt is throwing wrist during the game

he was handing off to the left with his left non injured non throwing hand (you are supposed to use your right)

He was practicing that pre game too

 

[VikingFrog]

Who is the play to back Ben up with in FF playoffs for those of us that only own Ben? Do we chase Fitzpatrick points? Or no worry no cry?

 

[Godsbrother]

Mort said Big Ben did not practice on "The Insiders" and said Ben said his wrist is not fractured just sore.

It is not uncommon for Ben to sit in a Wednesday practice. He did throw with his receivers yesterday.

 

[Jerry Curl]

Mort said Big Ben did not practice on "The Insiders" and said Ben said his wrist is not fractured just sore.

It is not uncommon for Ben to sit in a Wednesday practice. He did throw with his receivers yesterday.

Maybe our definition of common is different than mine.

This is his first DNP of the year on any day so you are not just a little wrong you are completely inaccurate.

Take the time to look for yourself >>> http://www.steelers....ury-report.html

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Ben says no.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/03/roethlisberger-says-his-wrist-isnt-broken/

I don't follow the Steelers much. The comments in that article are all over Ben for exaggerating injuries. I've never known that was a thing for him. I've always thought of him as that guy that toughs it out through those injuries.

Learn something new every day.

He plays through a lot of injuries. He gets whacked in the Pittsburgh press a lot because he discloses small injuries/ailments that he does play through. He admits to being in pain, basically, instead of pretending to be made of concrete.

So, there's no way to know how bad the wrist is. If I'm him, I could have a sword sticking out of my stomach and would pretend it wasn't there at this point.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Who is the play to back Ben up with in FF playoffs for those of us that only own Ben? Do we chase Fitzpatrick points? Or no worry no cry?

This is the question. We aren't going to know the full extent of injury, and we know Ben will try to play through it, sometimes to his and the team's detriment. The guy is super tough and I respect him a lot -- and he can play through pain. But I'm not betting my FF championship on him -- looking for a quality backup myself.

Snakebit on QB this year, and pickings are slim. Looking at one week options like Bridgewater (NYJ) and Hill (@WAS) and 3-week options like Alex Smith (@AZ, OAK, @PIT), Fitzpatrick (@JAX, @IND, BAL), and Kaepernick (@OAK, @SEA, SD).

 

[WarmUpTheBus]

Who is the play to back Ben up with in FF playoffs for those of us that only own Ben? Do we chase Fitzpatrick points? Or no worry no cry?

This is the question. We aren't going to know the full extent of injury, and we know Ben will try to play through it, sometimes to his and the team's detriment. The guy is super tough and I respect him a lot -- and he can play through pain. But I'm not betting my FF championship on him -- looking for a quality backup myself.

Snakebit on QB this year, and pickings are slim. Looking at one week options like Bridgewater (NYJ) and Hill (@WAS) and 3-week options like Alex Smith (@AZ, OAK, @PIT), Fitzpatrick (@JAX, @IND, BAL), and Kaepernick (@OAK, @SEA, SD).

I'm in the same boat. I'm leaning Kaepernick this week because of the matchup. If the 49ers want to salvage their season and have any hope of winning @ Seattle next week, they have to get Kaepernick going.

This matchup could be the confidence booster Kaepernick needs heading into the final 3 weeks of the season.

If he can't put some points on the board against Oakland, he might as well pack it up and go home.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

full practice for Big Ben today