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Roethlisberger exits with rib injury, returns

Pittsburgh suffered another disappointing loss on Sunday, this time at Oakland, but for much of the game that eventual result seemed like it might be of secondary concern. Quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER left the field before halftime with a rib injury, and though he reappeared on the sideline thereafter he did not immediately check back into the game, merely watching as the offense scuffled and the Raiders took the lead. So call this a bad news, good news situation. It's obviously not great that Pittsburgh dropped a third straight game, falling to 7-5-1 on the season and finding itself closely pursued not only for the AFC North lead but also (should the Steelers lose the division) for a Wild Card berth. On the other hand, Roethlisberger did reenter eventually, sparking the offense and providing hope that he will be available for next week's crucial home matchup against New England.

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