Sunday, September 3rd -- Pittsburgh Steeler's quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was feeling ill before practice today which turned out to require an appendectomy. This means he won't be able to play in the season opener against Miami on Thursday. How long he will be out is uncertain at this time. This will likely turn the -4.5 odds Pittsburgh had at Mansion on its ear when the bets go back up in the morning, and make Miami the favorite.

Roethlisberger is no stranger to medical problems this year after a motorcycle accident without a helmet put him in critical condition over the off season. He made a rapid recovery from the accident and was scheduled to play in the NFL regular season opener on Thursday until this surprise. The backup quarterback, Charlie Batch will be playing in Thursday's game. The former Detroit Lions starter was 2-0 in the 2 games he played in last season.