NFL News:Steelers QB Dennis Dixon Expected To Replace Leftwich After Injury: Steelers starting quarterback Byron Leftwich will miss 2-4 weeks with an MCL injury and will not be Ben Roethlisberger’s replacement during his suspension. With Leftwich down the team is expected to go with dynamic 2nd year QB Dennis Dixon. Leftwich was mostly unimpressive this preseason and the more mobile Dixon could be the better option.
 

NFL Picks Analysis: Dennis Dixon is an elite athlete with a big-time arm and outstanding scrambling ability. Dixon had a big game last season as a starter and his pure athleticism makes him difficult to prepare for. Dixon still is learning how to read defenses and execute the playbook but the tools are there to be a difference maker. The Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 1 Total is at 38.0 points.
 
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The Steelers O-line is leaky and having the lead footed Leftwich dropback would have been an injury waiting to happen anyway. Atlanta, Tennessee, Tampa Bay and Baltimore will be the Steelers first four opponents while Big Ben is suspended. If Dixon does not go then the team will go with old standby Charlie Batch. Batch is a consummate pro but he is not a playmaker.
 
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