When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, Ben Roethlisberger is the straw which stirs the drink. As great as Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant are, they are merely average without Big Ben under center.
The problem has been the Steelers have had to deal without Roethlisberger for extended periods of time the last few seasons. In fact, it has been since the 2014 season when Roethlisberger last played in 16 games throughout the season.
In 2016, Roethlisberger injured his knee against the Miami Dolphins which forced him to miss the New England Patriots game at Heinz Field, and influenced his play in Baltimore against the Ravens following the team’s bye week.
So, what are the odds Roethlisberger stays on the field for the long haul in 2017? The oddsmakers at BookMaker in Las Vegas have placed prop bet odds on Roethlisberger’s starts in 2017, as well as other quarterback odds next season.
How many starts will Ben Roethlisberger make for the Pittsburgh Steelers during 2017-18 NFL regular season?
Over 14.5 (+110) / Under 14.5 (-140)
Now, for the other prop bets on NFL quaterbacks:
Will any player break the single-season passing record of 5,477 yards during 2017-18 NFL regular season?
Yes +400 / No -600
Will any player break the single-season passing record of 55 touchdowns during 2017-18 NFL regular season?
Yes +800 / No -2000
Will Marcus Mariota throw a red-zone interception during 2017-18 NFL regular season?
Yes -110 / No -120
How many times will Andrew Luck be sacked during 2017-18 NFL regular season?
Over 32.5 (-160) / Under 32.5 (+130)
Tom Brady total passing touchdowns during 2017-18 NFL regular season
Over 33.5 (-115) / Under 33.5 (-115)
Aaron Rodgers total passing touchdowns during 2017-18 NFL regular season
Over 34.5 (-115) / Under 34.5 (-115)
Aaron Rodgers total passing yards during 2017-18 NFL regular season
Over 4,350 (-115) / Under 4,350 (-115)
Drew Brees total passing touchdowns during 2017-18 NFL regular season
Over 34.5 (-115) / Under 34.5 (-115)
Drew Brees total passing yards during 2017-18 NFL regular season
Over 5,000 (-115 / )Under 5,000 (-115)