GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 30: A Pittsburgh Steelers's fan watches the pregame activities before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball against the Cleveland Browns during their season opening game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Septmber 9, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Ben Roethlisberger #7 and Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during their season opening game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Septmber 9, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 9: Deshea Townsend #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers taunts the fans of the Cleveland Browns after his first quarter interception during their season opening game at Cleveland Browns Stadium September 9, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 9: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Cleveland Browns during their season opening game at Cleveland Browns Stadium September 9, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 9: Ryan Clark #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a play against the Cleveland Browns during their season opening game at Cleveland Browns Stadium September 9, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 9: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers waves to his teams fans after their victory against of the Cleveland Browns in their season opening game at Cleveland Browns Stadium September 9, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 9: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after the game against the Cleveland Browns during their season opening game at Cleveland Browns Stadium September 9, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 9: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after the game against the Cleveland Browns during their season opening game at Cleveland Browns Stadium September 9, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 16: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a catch for a first down against the Buffalo Bills on September 16, 2007 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 26-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 16: James Farrior #51 and James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate Harrison's sack against the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field September 16, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won 26-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 16: A young fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers shows his support during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field September 16, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won 26-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 16: John McCargo #97 of the Buffalo Bills gets a hold of Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field September 16, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won 26-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 23: Allen Rossum #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs back to his sideline after returning a kick 98 yards for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Heinz Field September 23, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 23: Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs ahead of Hannibal Navies #55 of the San Francisco 49ers at Heinz Field September 23, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Smith #50 of the San Francisco 49ers gets a grip on Najeh Davenport #44 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 23, 2007 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won 36-17. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Ben Roethlisberger has emerged as a No. 1 fantasy quarterback. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

DENVER - OCTOBER 21: Selvin Young #35 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by James Farrior #51, Clark Haggans #53 and Nick Eason #93 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Invesco Field at Mile High October 21, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 31-28. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 28: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on October 28, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 28: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers fends off the pressure of Landon Johnson #59 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on October 28, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 28: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Marvel Smith #77 celebrate a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on October 28, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 28: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lunges for the goal line while defended by Deltha O'Neal #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on October 28, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 28: Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium on October 28, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 05: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass in the rain against the Baltimore Ravens on November 5, 2007 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 05: Charlie Batch #16 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens on November 5, 2007 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 05: Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher (L) talks with Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Joe Greene before kickoff against the Baltimore Ravens on November 5, 2007 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 11: Heath Miller #83 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stiff arms Sean Jones #26 of the Cleveland Browns on November 11, 2007 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 31-28. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 11: Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches play against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field November 11, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 31-28. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Patriots' Week 14 opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers might be the one team left on the Patriots' schedule that is built similarly to New England. Tough, hard-nosed defense with a no-nonsense coach and an efficient offense run by a top-notch quarterback. Can Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers pull off the upset? (Photo by Luc Leclerc-US PRESSWIRE)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 18: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball against Hank Poteat #31 of the New York Jets at Giants Stadium November 18, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Steelers 19-16 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 26: Nate Washington #85 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tries to escape the tackle of Jason Allen #32 of the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field November 26, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 26: Jeff Reed #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his game winning kick that beat the Miami Dolphins 3-0 at Heinz Field November 26, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 26: Jeff Reed #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his game winning kick against the Miami Dolphins with the Steelers' Daniel Sepulveda #9 and Greg Warren #60 at Heinz Field November 26, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won the game 3-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 26: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers battles for yards while being tackled by Michael Lehan #22 and Cameron Worrell #44 of the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field November 26, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won the game 3-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 26: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tries to gain his footing after a catch during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field November 26, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won the game 3-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Dec 2, 2007; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver (86) Hines Ward is brought down by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end (91) Robert Geathers during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-US PRESSWIRE

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 02: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his second touchdown catch against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 2, 2007 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 24-10.(Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 9: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs for a first down against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium December 9, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 34-13. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 16: Nate Washington #85 of the Pittsburgh Steelers can't make a catch in the snow against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field December 16, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Jaguars won 29-22. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS - DECEMBER 20: Najeh Davenport #44 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is shoved out of bounds by randon Chillar #54 of the St. Louis Rams on December 20, 2007 at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS - DECEMBER 20: Jeff Reed #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the St. Louis Rams on December 20, 2007 at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 20: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams on December 20, 2007 at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Steelers defeated the Rams 41-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 20: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a pass in front of Jonathan Wade #20 of the St. Louis Rams on December 20, 2007 at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Steelers defeated the Rams 41-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 20: Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers leaves the field following the game against the St. Louis Rams on December 20, 2007 at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Steelers defeated the Rams 41-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Charlie Batch #16 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium December 30, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 05: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is is tackled by Sammy Knight #26 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card game on January 5, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 5: A general view inside of Heinz Field as fireworks explode over the field during the National Anthem prior to the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the AFC Wild Card Game at Heinz Field on January 5, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 05: Heath Miller #83 of the Pittsburgh Steelers jumps over Clint Ingram #51 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half of the AFC Wild Card game on January 5, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 05: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a touchdown in front of Daryl Smith #52 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of the AFC Wild Card game on January 5, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 05: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a pass over Reggie Nelson #25 of the Jacksonville Jaguars for a two-point conversion that was called back during the AFC Wild Card game on January 5, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 05: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks back as he scores a touchdown in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the AFC Wild Card game on January 5, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Jan. 5, 2008; PITTSBURGH, PA USA; A Pittsburgh Steelers fan tries to cheers during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of their NFL Wild Card game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Gardner-US PRESSWIRE

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 05: The Pittsburgh Steeler fans wave the "Terrible Towel" before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card game on January 5, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)