The Latest Breaking News from Ben Roethlisberger

PITTSBURGH — There was a nice moment on the Steelers' sideline after the game Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Once the 24-16 win against the Carolina Panthers was secured, Kenny Pickett found Mitch Trubisky, who had just played his best football of the season. He shook Trubisky's hand and…

The Steelers are going to continue to play Kenny Pickett this season.

Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman addressed the Kenny Pickett conundrum at the opening of Monday night's broadcast, and he was never more accurate.

More than a decade has come and gone since he last blasted a shoulder pad into anyone, last crumpled some luckless defender to the floor of an NFL stadium, last carried his helmet into that Hall of Fame sunset.

The Steelers offense looked rough in the second half against the Bengals and Ben Roethlisberger noticed.

In most games during the previous 18 seasons, the Steelers enjoyed a significant advantage at the sport's most important position. Hall of Famer-to-be Ben Roethlisberger almost always was better than the opponent's quarterback. That edge can't be overestimated.

A lot has changed since the last Saints-Steelers game. Gone are the Hall of Fame quarterbacks, and many of the stars who became household names:

PITTSBURGH — Remember when the Steelers beat up teams in the run game?

The undefeated Eagles and struggling Packers highlight the first half of the season, while the Bills’ championship dreams and the return of Deshaun Watson will be stories in the second half.