Looking forward to the 2020 NFL season, it’s time to start breaking down how individual players will do statistically. Below, we focus on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger‘s projected passing numbers and how they match up against future odds at BetMGM sportsbook.
Ben Roethlisberger’s stats history
Roethlisberger is coming off a 2019 season ended by injury in Week 2. The 38-year-old underwent surgery and will look to help get the Steelers back to the postseason.
He led the league in passing attempts, completions, yards and interceptions across 16 games in 2018. He topped 4,000 passing yards in four of his last six full seasons.
Arm strength is a valid concern for Big Ben following the injury and as one of the oldest starting quarterbacks in the NFL. He’ll also be playing his first full season without former No. 1 receiver Antonio Brown. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster took a large step backward last season while working with QBs Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges. WRs James Washington and Diontae Johnson have also underwhelmed to this point in their respective NFL careers.
Plus, RB James Conner offers little help in the passing game compared to Roethlisberger’s former running mate Le’Veon Bell.
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Ben Roethlisberger’s projected stats and odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Saturday, April 18 at 1:20 p.m. ET.
Passing Yards: 3,999.5 / OVER: -110 / UNDER: -110
There was no passing touchdown total listed as of this posting.
Last season showed Roethlisberger’s value to the Steelers, even at an advanced age. The entire offense struggled mightily with the two replacement quarterbacks, and it’s unfair to judge the receiving corps or Conner on their performances last season.
Still, take the UNDER (-110) on Big Ben’s projected yardage total. His supporting cast is underwhelming with no one yet added to help replace Brown’s Pro Bowl production. The defense is strong and is expected to help keep the Steelers in contention in the AFC North.
Playing with leads will put the ball in the hands of Conner and limit Roethlisberger’s passing attempts in a dream season for Pittsburgh.
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