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Share + Nov 29, 2009 7:43 pm US/Eastern The Pittsburgh Steelers placed quarterback Ben Rothlisberger and backup Charlie Batch on the inactive list for Sunday night's game, leaving third-stringer Dennis Dixon as the starter against the Baltimore Ravens.

Travis Kirschke returned to full practice yesterday and pronounced his torn calf muscle ready to play against Baltimore tomorrow, even if it means he and fellow left defensive end Nick Eason will spend much of the night bashing into the subject of a box-office smash.

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From Good Morning America to USA Today to Entertainment Tonight it has been a 24/7 week of Steelers over Bengals.

For the first time during the Mike Tomlin era, the Steelers are struggling to win key head-to-head battles in the AFC North.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 174 yards yesterday. This performance was so early 2008 for Ben Roethlisberger , so unusual for his recent vintage.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson DENVER Pre-game notes: New Denver cornerback Ty Law is active and is expected to play some.

On Monday night in Denver, the Steelers were without three starters on defense because of injuries or organizational diligence.

They've had running backs named Ickey and Rocky, quarterbacks named Bubby and Boomer.

Coach Mike Tomlin offers some insight on the Steelers' opponent this week the Denver Broncos.

Three defensive starters for the Steelers were scratched for tonight's game against the Denver Broncos: Safety Ryan Clark, defensive end Travis Kirschke and linebacker Lawrence Timmons, all for health reasons.

The question about if Ryan Clark is going to go in Denver appears now to be answered, as Sporting News is reporting that he, along with Lawrence Timmons and Travis Kirschke will all be out for the Monday night affair: The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is expected to be without three starters against the Denver Broncos: DE Travis Kirschke, ILB ...

Defensive end Travis Kirschke did not practice again on Friday, and his status in Denver, like safety Ryan Clark is up in the air.

Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels often will say an offense can't force the ball to specific spots or players, that it has to go where the openings are against any defense.

The thin air in Denver isn't as much of a concern to the Pittsburgh Steelers as their rapidly thinning defensive line.

At his weekly news conference Steelers coach Mike Tomlin announced that safety Ryan Clark has medical clearance to play in the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos.

The Steelers took veteran defensive end Nick Eason for granted so much at the beginning of the season that he was inactive for their first three games and released prior to the fourth.

By Teresa Varley Steelers.com After a morning meeting on Tuesday Steelers veterans were headed for five days of rest and relaxation as they were given off until Monday for their bye week.

Steelers linebacker Keyaron Fox picks up a loose ball and returns it for touchdown as Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is blocked by safety Ryan Clark.

The Steelers have allowed more than 100 yards rushing to a team only once this season and that was to the Detroit Lions, but the Steelers will get its toughest test when they take on Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings.