The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to have their starting quarterback back as Ben Roethlisberger is expected to start against the Cincinnati Bengals. The quarterback has been dealing with a knee injury that has kept him off the field and while he is currently listed as probable according to ESPN, Roethlisberger is expected to get the ok to play which certain playmakers will be very happy about.

Roethlisberger admits there is a bit of rust as he continues to go through his first sets of full practice with the Steelers in preparation for Sunday. Missing four games since Sept. 27, Roethlisberger told the media that he has missed a few throws in practice, but things are getting better as offensive coordinator Todd Haley expects the quarterback to be just fine this week.

"He's doing a good job,'' Haley said, via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "It's great to have him back. He's obviously been champing at the bit to get back. As coach said, he's full go and that's the way we're expecting it."

Several players will be happy Roethlisberger and his big arm will be back on the field, especially Antonio Brown who saw a drop in production with Michael Vick and Landry Jones under center. The receiver made some headlines when he said he told Vick to throw him the ball more often. Brown later admitted to WDVE radio that Heath Miller pulled him aside and told him to stop complaining. Head coach Mike Tomlin noted that Brown needs to channel his frustration into getting team wins.

"It's uncomfortable for him, no doubt. It's obvious," Tomlin said, via PennLive.com. "He's got a great rapport with Ben Roethlisberger and Ben's not playing. What are we going to do to win the game? When you're hunting what he's hunting, his career will be defined on how many Lombardis he contributes to our stash. He realizes he's seen everything he's going to see in professional football, from an individual recognition and accolades standpoint."

The Steelers need the Roethlisberger-Brown connection to be on point against the undefeated Bengals. The unit's defense will be focused in on Le'Veon Bell along with Brown. Players like Martavis Bryant and Markus Wheaton will be prepared to have big games under the arm of Roethlisberger as well. Sitting at 4-3 on the season, getting a win over the Bengals while having Roethlisberger back and healthy will be solid momentum for the Steelers moving forward.