Having Ben Roethlisberger back in the pocket is vital for the Steelers. Nearly as important will be the return of two other starters.
The Steelers are 0-2 without the pair of Cam Heyward and Marcus Gilbert, and their defense and offense just were not the same in those games. Both played at a Pro Bowl level last season and were on that kind of pace this year.
Heyward’s absence at right defensive end has been the most obvious; Gilbert at right tackle has been a more subtle loss, yet as crucial.
“Easily,” guard Ramon Foster said.