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Roethlisberger expected to be out 4 weeks

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was carted off after injuring his left knee on a sack in the third quarter against the St. Louis Rams.

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Roethlisberger did not return as the Steelers went on to win 12-6.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports "Big Ben" is expected to miss at least four weeks and will undergo an MRI. 

The Steelers and Browns do not play each other for seven weeks. 

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Safety Mark Barron tripped up Roethlisberger by getting a hand on his leg.

Roethlisberger was 20 for 24 for 192 yards and an interception.

Roethlisberger hasn't missed a game since 2012 when he was out for three games late in the season because of a shoulder injury.

Michael Vick made his first appearance of the season.

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