Roethlisberger "Weathers" His First Start

Ben Roethlisberger literally faced a storm in his first NFL start. Hurricane Jeanne stuck around long enough for torrential downpours to hit during the Pittsburg Steelers - Miami Dolphins game on Sunday night.

But after a rough start, when he came out and threw and interception on the first play from scrimmage, he bounced back and weathered the storm just fine.

"Talk about getting thrown into the fire. To come out playing in a hurricane and against that type of defense was a challenge for us, but we came out and did some good things" Roethlisberger said.

He completed 12 of 22 passes for 163 yards, one touchdown and the early interception when he was trying to throw the ball away.

"I thought he played well," said head coach Bill Cowher. "He made some plays; he never lost his composure. He played like we thought he would play."

Roethlisberger led the Steelers on a seven-play, 61-yard drive in the fourth quarter for the only touchdown of the night.

Fantasy Football Analysis: Props to Ben for not shooting himself in the foot - but I don't think he's ready for your fantasy football team yet.