Ben Roethlisberger (knee) may not return in time for Steelers' Week 9

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (knee) is "no sure thing" for Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

What It Means:

There was some hope that Roethlisberger would be ready after the Steelers' bye week, but one source told Schefter "we're still a few weeks out." It looks like Landry Jones will draw another start in Week 9. Jones was surprisingly competent against New England in Week 7.

Roethlisberger ranks seventh in Passing Net Expected Points per play among all quarterbacks with at least 100 dropbacks this season.