Pittsburgh Status

Steelers inactives of note:

• RB Duce Staley (coaches' decision)
• OLT Marvel Smith (ankle)

Starters include:

• QB Ben Roethlisberger (right thumb)
• WR Hines Ward (ankle)
• ORT Max Starks (shoulder)
• OLB Joey Porter (elbow)

Also, Backup RB Jerome Bettis (quadriceps) and TE Jerame Tuman (knee) are both active.