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PositiveNewsSep 12, 2026SleeperNFL

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Recent QBs to have a 5,000 Passing Yard season: 2022 - Patrick Mahomes (5,250) 2021 - Tom Brady (5,316) 2021 - Justin Herbert (5,014) 2019 - Jameis Winston (5,109) 2018 - Ben Roethlisberger (5,129) 2018 - Patrick Mahomes (5,097) 2016 - Drew Brees (5,208)

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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ben Roethlisberger recorded 3,938 passing yards with 21 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in just 11 starts for the 2015 Steelers, contributing to the league's fourth-best scoring offense averaging 26.4 points per game. The source characterizes the 2015 team as 'as talented as any team' Tomlin had coached.

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PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

2015 season in 11 starts: 3,938 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 16 interceptions; strong efficiency despite limited games played, supporting the Steelers' fourth-best scoring offense.

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Big Blue View

Roethlisberger was a likely future Hall of Famer who quarterbacked the Steelers to a Super Bowl victory over Holmgren's Seahawks; he had a poor game, contributing mainly via a controversial TD on a keeper.

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Roethlisberger was a likely future Hall of Famer who quarterbacked the Pittsburgh Steelers to a Super Bowl victory over Holmgren's Seahawks, though he had a poor game and contributed mainly via a controversial touchdown on a keeper.

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NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026Buffalo Rumblings

First-time eligible in 2027 Hall of Fame voting; will compete against 13+ other candidates for 13 semifinalist spots, including returning finalists and fellow first-time eligible players.

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NegativeProjectionAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Roethlisberger threw for over 400 yards and two touchdowns in the 2016 game against Dallas, keeping the Steelers within striking distance throughout the afternoon; he connected with Brown for a 15-yard touchdown with 42 seconds remaining to give Pittsburgh a 30-29 lead before Dallas answered with the game-winning score.

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NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Roethlisberger is eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027, but there is significant debate among analysts and fans about whether he merits first-ballot entry, indicating uncertainty about his Hall of Fame candidacy despite eligibility.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Roethlisberger is listed as a first-time eligible candidate for the Hall of Fame Class of 2027.

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NegativeProjectionAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Roethlisberger carries a Hall of Fame-worthy resume but faces uncertainty about first-ballot selection in 2027. The source notes that while three first-ballot selections in a single class have occurred in 2021, 2019, and 2018, that composition hasn't re-emerged since then, making it "entirely possible" that the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback could be left to wait at least another year—potentially longer given Tom Brady's projected 2028 first-ballot entry. The source suggests Roethlisberger may not make the cut in his first year of eligibility.

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PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Roethlisberger seems like a good bet to get into the Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility in 2027. He is a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion, making him an easier call than some other candidates.

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NegativeProjectionAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ben Roethlisberger was a headliner of the 2004 NFL Draft alongside Eli Manning and Philip Rivers, but Larry Fitzgerald beat all of them to the Hall of Fame.

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PositiveProjectionJul 27, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Ranked #8 on the source's Top 30 Greatest Steelers of all time list. Career stats: 64,088 passing yards, 418 passing touchdowns, 93.5 passer rating, 41 fourth-quarter comebacks, 53 game-winning drives. Accolades: 6-time Pro Bowler, 2-time passing yards leader, 2-time Super Bowl champion, 2004 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Former Steelers Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley calls him arguably the most naturally gifted thrower he ever coached, praising his arm strength, touch, accuracy, pocket feel, size, and athleticism, concluding he was a Hall of Fame player without a doubt.

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